Could a simple patch make stomach cancer surgery safer?
NCT ID NCT06464978
First seen Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study compares using a reinforcement patch on surgical staplers versus standard staplers during stomach surgery (gastrojejunostomy) for gastric cancer. The goal is to see if the patch lowers the risk of leaks, bleeding, or narrowing at the connection site. About 382 patients will take part across multiple hospitals.
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Yunhong Tian
RECRUITINGNanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
stapler reinforcement patch (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce serious complications like leaks after stomach surgery, making recovery safer for gastric cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a device comparison, not a new drug or cure. The benefit may be small, and results may not apply to all surgery types or hospitals.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.