Stomach cancer surgery combo trial fizzles: only 6 patients enrolled
NCT ID NCT03042169
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding surgery to chemotherapy helps people with stage IV stomach cancer that has spread to only one other area. The goal was to see if surgery could improve survival and quality of life. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 6 participants, so no strong conclusions can be drawn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
chemotherapy and surgery
What this could lead to
If it had succeeded, this could have shown that surgery plus chemotherapy improves survival for some patients with stage IV gastric cancer that has spread to only one other site.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 6 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the approach is truly beneficial, and surgery carries risks like complications and recovery time.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ico - Site Gauducheau - St Herblain
Saint-Herblain, France