Clinical Research Directory

Symbiotic-GI-03: A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-08634404 in Combination With Chemotherapy in Adult Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

The purpose of this study is to learn more about a new medicine called PF-08634404, and how well it works in people with cancer of the colon or rectum (CRC)). The goal is to understand if the new study medicine, combined with chemotherapy that is approved for colorectal cancer, can help people whose cancer has spread or returned after treatments taken before. To join the study, participants must meet the following conditions: * Be 18 years or older. * Have colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of your body. * Be in good enough health to receive study treatment. * Should not be pregnant before starting treatment. Participants will be randomized (like flipping a coin) to one of 2 different treatment arms. The first arm (Arm A) will include the new medicine PF-08634404 in combination with chemotherapy that is approved for colorectal cancer, and the second arm (Arm B) will include an approved medicine for colorectal cancer, called Bevacizumab, in combination with chemotherapy that is approved for this type of cancer. Participants and their doctors will not know which arm they are being assigned to. Participants will receive all the study medications through intravenous (IV) infusions, which means the medicine is given directly into a vein. The treatment will be given in cycles, and participants may continue receiving it if it is helping and they are not experiencing serious side effects. The medicine will be given at a clinical site, where trained medical staff will check participants during and after each treatment. * The study is expected to last approximately 33 months for each participant. * Participants will have regular visits to the study site for treatment, health checks, and tests. * After stopping treatment, participants will return for a final visit about 30 to37 days later to check their health and review any side effects. * Follow-up will continue every 12 weeks by phone or in person or by reviewing health records to check on health status and any new treatments.

A Study of IDRX-42 (GSK6042981) Versus (vs) Sunitinib in Participants With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors After Imatinib Therapy

The purpose of this study is to find out if a new drug, called IDRX-42 (also known as GSK6042981), is effective in treating adults with a type of cancer called Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) when compared to another drug named sunitinib. The study will see if IDRX-42 works well and is safe for participants whose GIST has spread or cannot be surgically removed, and who have already taken the drug imatinib.

Monopolar Current Cutting Knife vs Bipolar RFA Knife

This is a prospective, randomized trial that aims to study the efficacy and clinical outcomes of a novel Bipolar Knife vs. Monopolar Knives on patients who undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) procedure at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.

Clinical Outcomes of the Endoscopic Resection of Premalignant and Malignant Gastrointestinal Lesions

To evaluate clinical outcome for patients receiving treatment of suspected premalignant and malignant gastrointestinal lesions at Interventional Endoscopy Services. The primary outcome is curative endoscopic resection. Secondary outcomes include resection technique utilized, rates of en bloc resection and adverse event rates, including infection, bleeding, perforation and death, and one-year survival rates.

Avatrombopag vs. Placebo for CIT in GI Malignancies

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of two study drugs, Avatrobopag versus placebo, to treat persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia (CIT) in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: * Avatrombopag (a thrombopoietin receptor agonist) * Matching placebo

A Study of JNJ-89402638 for Metastatic Colorectal and Gastric Cancers

The purpose of this study is to determine the putative recommended phase 2 dose(s) (RP2Ds) of JNJ-89402638 and to determine the safety of JNJ-89402638 at the RP2D(s) in participants with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and metastatic gastric cancer (mGAC) and to determine the safety and tolerability of JNJ-89402638 in combination with bevacizumab or biosimilar with or without chemotherapy in participants with mCRC.

Virtual Reality for GI Cancer Pain to Improve Patient Reported Outcomes

Patients with digestive tract malignancy often experience severe and unremitting abdominal pain that negatively affects physical, emotional, and social function, as well as health related quality of life (HRQOL). Therapeutic virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising and evidence-based treatment modality for cancer pain. Users of VR wear a pair of goggles with a close-proximity screen in front of the eyes that creates a sensation of being transported into lifelike, three-dimensional worlds. To date, VR has been limited to short-term clinical trials for cancer pain. Moreover, limited research exists on theory-based VR modalities beyond mere distraction, such as VR that employs acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with components of biofeedback and mindfulness. To bridge these gaps, this study seeks to: (1) assess the impact of immersive VR on patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including pain, activity metrics, and opioid use among patients with visceral pain from a digestive tract malignancy; (2) assess differences in PROs, activity metrics, and opioid use between skills-based VR therapy vs. distraction VR therapy; and (3) determine patient-level predictors of VR treatment response in visceral cancer pain. To address these aims, the study will measure PROs and opioid use in 360 patients randomized among 3 groups and follow them for 60 days after enrollment: (1) an enhanced VR group receiving skills-based VR; (2) a distraction-based VR group receiving patient-selected VR videos; and (3) a VR sham control group using a VR headset with 2-D content. The results will inform best practices for the implementation of VR for visceral cancer pain management and guide selection of patient-tailored experiences.

Impact of Oral Versus Intravenous 5-FU-Based Adjuvant Regimens on Sleep Quality and Depression in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers

This prospective, non-randomized, single-center observational study is designed to investigate the effects of oral versus intravenous (IV) 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based adjuvant chemotherapy regimens on sleep quality and depression levels in patients with non-metastatic gastrointestinal system (GIS) cancers. Eligible adult patients (aged 18 years or older) who are scheduled to receive adjuvant chemotherapy at the Ankara Etlik City Hospital Medical Oncology Department will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). These evaluations will be conducted at baseline (prior to chemotherapy), on day forty-five, and on day ninety of treatment. This study will not interfere with standard oncologic care. Instead, sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms will be monitored during routine clinical follow-up. Patients identified with significant psychological distress will be referred to psychiatry or sleep medicine departments for further evaluation. The results of this study may provide insights into how different routes of 5-FU administration impact patients' mental health and quality of life, potentially informing future supportive care strategies during adjuvant chemotherapy.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI)-Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) Study

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) (also called "immunotherapy") are an effective family of anti-cancer drugs, but they can cause serious side effects. Some evidence suggests these side effects might happen because ICIs interact with other drugs that you may already be taking, making those drugs work differently, or causing more side effects. The purpose of this study is to see whether ICIs impact how the liver processes other drugs. To do this, participants will be given a probe cocktail of 7 different FDA-approved drugs that are processed in different ways in the liver.

A Real-World Study of Fecal Transplants for Cancer Therapy Side Effects

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if fecal microbiota transplantation can treat in Gastrointestinal cancer patients with chemotherapy / targeted gastrointestinal symptoms. The main question it aims to answer is: To evaluate the effect of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) on gastrointestinal tract in patients with gastrointestinal tumors.

Assessing Durvalumab and FLOT Chemotherapy in Resectable Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer

This is a Global Study of Neoadjuvant-Adjuvant Durvalumab or Placebo and FLOT Chemotherapy Followed by Adjuvant Durvalumab or Placebo in Patients with Resectable Gastric and Gastroesophageal Cancer (GC/GEJC) (MATTERHORN).

Evaluation of Neoplasia With Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

This study aims to validate and evaluate AI algorithms for detection and characterization of early GI neoplasia.

PPG vs. ICG in Gastrointestinal Resections

This randomized controlled trial compares a novel optical technique against the standard of care for assessing tissue perfusion in gastrointestinal surgery. Participants are randomized to receive either intraoperative imaging photoplethysmography (iPPG) or indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging. In the ICG group, the fluorescence data are comprehensively analyzed in two distinct ways: (1) Qualitative Assessment: real-time visual interpretation of the angiogram flow by the operating surgeon; and (2) Quantitative Assessment: software-based analysis of fluorescence kinetics (e.g., time-to-peak, maximum intensity) to generate objective perfusion parameters. The study aims to determine the agreement between the iPPG-based evaluations and both the qualitative and quantitative dimensions of the ICG standard.

A Study to Test the Safety and Effectiveness of GSK5764227, Alone or With Other Treatments, in Participants With Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancers That Cannot be Surgically Removed

This study will check how well a new medicine, GSK5764227, works, how safe it is and how the body handles it in participants all around the world with advanced inoperable or metastatic gastrointestinal cancer who have previously received treatment.

Crossover Trial of Systemic Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic Well-Differentiated Mucinous Appendiceal Adenocarcinomas With Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Appendiceal cancer is a rare disease that does not cause many symptoms. As such, doctors are not sure if chemotherapy actually has an effect on the disease. The goal of this clinical research study is to learn more about the effects that chemotherapy may have on appendiceal cancer.

First-in-human Study of IDRX-42 in Participants With Metastatic and/or Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

This is the first clinical trial of IDRX-42. The study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, and preliminary antitumor activity of IDRX-42 in adult participants with advanced (metastatic and/or surgically unresectable) GIST.

CRC Detection Reliable Assessment With Blood

The CRC DRAW study will assess the sensitivity and specificity of the blood-based, Next-Gen CRC Screening Test for the detection of CRC.

Multidisciplinary Approach to Nutritional Support for Oncological Patients - NUTRACARE PROJECT

Malnutrition correlated to increased perioperative morbidity occurs in patients with gastrointestinal malignancies. Adherence guidelines for nutritional assessment and support in oncological patients is unfortunately very low. The aim of the study is to improve clinical practice by using and testing the digital platform NUTRACARE in 5 different Centers.

Feasibility and Prospective Study of a Dynamic Traction Device for Use During ESD

The goal of this prospective study at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is to investigate the the efficacy and safety of using the novel TTS helix tack suture device as a dynamic traction device during colon and gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The investigators of this study hypothesize that a dynamic traction during ESD can be less traumatic than with other traction devices.

ctDNA-guided Surveillance for Stage III CRC, a Randomized Intervention Trial

IMPROVE-IT2 is a randomized multicenter trial comparing the outcomes of ctDNA guided post-operative surveillance and standard-of-care CT-scan surveillance. The hypothesis of this study is that ctDNA guided post-operative surveillance combining ctDNA and radiological assessments could result in earlier detection of recurrent disease and identify more patients eligible for curative treatment.

SGM-101 in Colorectal Brain Metastases.

This study assesses the feasibility of SGM-101, a fluorochrome-labeled anti-carcinoembryonic antigen monoclonal antibody, for intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging of colorectal brain metastases by injecting SGM-101 intravenously 3 - 5 days prior to surgery.

Evaluate the Efficacy of Adding Intraluminal Brachytherapy After CCRT for Local-regional Thoracic Esophageal Cancer.

The purpose of this study is to observe the safety and effectiveness of the add-on of intraluminal brachytherapy with BRAXX esophageal brachytherapy applicator after definitive CCRT in patients with thoracic esophageal cancer.

XELOX Combined With Anlotinib and Penpulimab vs XELOX as Adjuvant Therapy in ctDNA Positive Gastric and Esophagogastric Junction Adenocarcinoma

This is an open label, randomized, phase Ⅱ, multi-cohort study to treat subjects with ctDNA Positive Gastric and Esophagogastric Junction Adenocarcinoma. The patients will be randomized into two arms consist of Penpulimab + Anlotinib (3 weeks/cycle) + XELOX and XELOX at a ratio of 1:1. This study is conducted to assess safety and anti-tumor activity of the monoclonal antibody Penpulimab in combination with Anlotinib and standard chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment for ctDNA-positive Gastric, or Gastroesophageal Junction Carcinoma.

Spanish Series of Patients Treated With the Radionuclide Lutetium177

This study aims to pool the clinical experience of Spanish centers treating patients with 177Lu-DOTATATE to evaluate the efficacy, tolerance, and safety of the drug in routine clinical practice and to learn about the profiles of patients and tumors treated and the results in each type of patient and tumor.