Clinical Research Directory

Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Radical Surgery for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer

This \[Study Type: Clinical Trial\] aims to \[Primary Objective: evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of robotic gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer\] in \[Participant Population: patients with locally advanced gastric cancer, aged \>18 years and \<75 years\]. The primary questions it seeks to answer are: Is the 3-year disease-free survival rate of robotic gastrectomy non-inferior to that of laparoscopic gastrectomy? Is the perioperative safety of robotic gastrectomy superior to that of laparoscopic gastrectomy? Researchers will compare \[Intervention Groups: Robotic Gastrectomy vs. Laparoscopic Gastrectomy\] to determine whether \[robotic surgery offers advantages in long-term efficacy and perioperative safety\]. Participants will: Sign an informed consent form and be randomly assigned to either the robotic surgery group or the laparoscopic surgery group. Undergo the assigned surgical procedure and receive regular follow-up visits (at 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 21 months, 2 years, 2.5 years, and 3 years postoperatively). Complete physical examinations, blood tests (including complete blood count, biochemical markers, and tumor markers), and imaging studies (such as abdominal CT, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and chest X-ray) during the follow-up period.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) Retreatment in Second-line Treatment of Advanced Gastric Cancer: a Retrospective, Real-world Study

This is a single-center, retrospective, observational, real-world study. We collected general and clinical data of patients with advanced gastric cancer who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2018 to July 2024.

The Relationship of Psychological Stress With Therapy Efficacy and Prognosis of Gastric Cancer

This is the prospective, observational cohort study (G-Distress) to explore the associations of psychological stress with treatment and prognosis of gastric cancer. The participants including the patients diagnosed with gastric cancer who received surgery, chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors.

A Prospective Cohort Study on the Treatment of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer

The clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of Tislelizumab combined with the SOX regimen and HIPEC in treating locally advanced gastric cancer. The primary and secondary objectives are as follows: To evaluate the 3-year disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer treated with systemic SOX chemotherapy plus Tislelizumab and HIPEC. To assess the major pathological response (MPR) in these patients. Secondary objectives include safety, pathological complete response (pCR), progression-free survival (PFS), tumor regression grade (TRG), overall survival (OS), incidence of adverse reactions during treatment, postoperative adverse reactions, and treatment efficacy. Participants will: Be willing to receive SOX plus Tislelizumab combined with HIPEC treatment (exposure group), undergo HIPEC followed by SOX and Tislelizumab to achieve stable disease (SD), partial response (PR), or complete response (CR). Patients who can undergo surgery after the second exploration will receive surgery and HIPEC treatment. If surgery is not possible, a multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion will follow to determine the next treatment plan. Patients with progressive disease (PD) will also have an MDT discussion to determine the subsequent treatment. Be willing to receive SOX combined with HIPEC treatment (observation group), undergo HIPEC followed by SOX to achieve SD, PR, or CR. Patients who can undergo surgery after the second exploration will receive surgery and HIPEC treatment. If surgery is not possible, an MDT discussion will follow to determine the next treatment plan. Patients with PD will also have an MDT discussion to determine the subsequent treatment. Treatment details: SOX: S-1 dosage based on body surface area (BSA): \<1.25m², 40 mg bid orally, 1.25-1.5m², 50 mg bid orally, ≥1.5m², 60mg bid orally, days 1-14; Q3W; Oxaliplatin 130mg/m² IV day 1, for a total of 3 cycles. Tislelizumab: 200mg IV, day 1, Q3W, for a total of 3 cycles. HIPEC: Docetaxel: 120mg, day 1, day 3.

IMmune Proteomics to Predict neoAdjuvant Chemotherapy and immunoTherapy Response in Gastric Cancer

The overall efficacy of neoadjuvant treatment for advanced gastric cancer is limited due to significant heterogeneity in patient responses. While neoadjuvant therapy offers hope for improved clinical outcomes, the key challenge is accurately predicting individual treatment responses. Identifying reliable biomarkers to guide treatment decisions is therefore critical. Immune factors are pivotal in the efficacy of gastric cancer treatment, but most research has predominantly focused on the tumor immune microenvironment. This study aims to validate the predictive value of systemic immune markers in predicting neoadjuvant treatment responses in advanced gastric cancer. Building on our previous research, where we established a retrospective cohort of patients with advanced gastric cancer undergoing preoperative chemotherapy, we employed a novel serum proteomics platform based on proximity extension assays (PEA) to measure key immune protein levels in patient serum. This led to the development of the PSRscore system, a serum immune protein score that effectively predicted tumor regression after preoperative chemotherapy (published in Cell Reports Medicine, doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.100931). In this prospective cohort study, we will enroll 166 patients with resectable advanced gastric cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Baseline serum samples will be collected prior to treatment, and the PSRscore will be used to predict tumor regression. Pathological evaluation post-chemotherapy will confirm tumor response, helping to further validate and refine the PSRscore system. Additionally, an exploratory cohort of 40 patients receiving combined neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy will be included to evaluate the correlation between PSRscore and clinical benefit from immunotherapy. This research is expected to lead to the development of a predictive diagnostic kit based on the PSRscore for advanced gastric cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy, with the ultimate goal of improving clinical decision-making and enhancing treatment outcomes for gastric cancer patients.

MRI and CT in Gastroesophageal Junction or Upper Gastric Adenocarcinoma

Accurate preoperative Siewert classification, precise assessment of the extent of esophageal involvement, and staging is crucial for determining the appropriate surgical approach and achieving negative resection margins. The purpose of this study is to investigate the diagnostic performance of the Multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and computed tomography (CT) in gastroesophageal junction and upper gastric cancers.