Triple threat before surgery: could a new combo wipe out stomach cancer cells?

NCT ID NCT05941481

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving a three-part treatment before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The treatment combines an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with standard chemotherapy and a short course of radiation. The goal is to see if this approach can completely eliminate the tumor before surgery, potentially leading to better long-term results. The trial enrolls adults with specific stages of the disease who are healthy enough for surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Tislelizumab (PD-1 antibody) combined with chemotherapy (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) and hypofractionated radiotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could increase the chance of complete tumor removal during surgery and improve long-term survival for patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small Phase 2 trial, so results may not apply broadly. Combining treatments raises risks of side effects like immune reactions, fatigue, or digestive issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric adenocarcinoma gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jiangsu Cancer Hospital

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China