New study aims to find best surgery for stomach cancer to prevent heartburn
NCT ID NCT07635836
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two different ways to reconnect the stomach after surgery for upper stomach cancer. The goal is to see which method causes less acid reflux and helps patients feel better and eat better. About 52 adults with early-stage stomach cancer will take part across six hospitals.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 52 people
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- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pathologically confirmed gastric adenocarcinoma by biopsy * Carcinoma of the upper gastric body or Siewert type II/III adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG), with a clinical stage of cT1-3N0-1M0 * Age 18-75 years, with a performance status (PS) score of 0-2 * Candidates for planned surgical resection, eligible for either double-tract reconstruction or tubular gastric anastomosis based on preoperative assessment * No severe dysfunction of vital organs (liver, kidney, heart, lung, or brain), and no severe infection or uncontrolled chronic diseases Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other malignant tumors or severe chronic diseases (e.g., severe diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, decompensated cirrhosis, etc.) * Preoperative endoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus * Severe preoperative malnutrition (albumin \<30 g/L, prealbumin \<150 mg/L) * History of prior upper abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal malformation, or psychiatric disorders * Preoperative diagnosis of obstructive motor disorders of the cardia (including achalasia spectrum disorders) * Inability to cooperate with or complete the required postoperative examinations
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Locations
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Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
RECRUITINGJinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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