Clinical Research Directory

Multimodal AI for Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Gastric Cancer (PRISM-GC)

Gastric cancer is a major global health challenge. Currently, a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitors) is frequently used before surgery to shrink tumors, a strategy known as neoadjuvant therapy. While this approach is effective for many patients, responses vary significantly, and there are currently no reliable tools to predict which patients will benefit the most before treatment begins. The PRISM-GC study aims to develop and validate a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to address this need. This is a prospective, observational study that will collect data from patients diagnosed with locally advanced gastric cancer who are scheduled to receive standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy in a real-world clinical setting. The specific choice of immunotherapy drug is determined by the treating physician and is not dictated by the study. Researchers will analyze standard preoperative CT scans and pathological tissue slides using advanced deep learning algorithms. The goal is to create a "multimodal" AI model that can accurately predict how well a tumor will respond to treatment (specifically, whether the tumor will disappear or shrink significantly). If successful, this AI tool could help doctors personalize treatment plans in the future, ensuring that each patient receives the most effective therapy while avoiding unnecessary side effects.

The Safety and Efficacy of Robotic Assisted Surgery Using Vessel Sealer Extend in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer

Gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignancy and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Surgical resection is the primary treatment, with laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy (LG) being a minimally invasive option. However, LG is limited by restricted instrument mobility and hand tremors, which affect precision. The Da Vinci robotic system enhances surgical precision with 3D magnification, improved hand-eye coordination, tremor filtration, and flexible instruments. It is especially beneficial in complex procedures like D2 lymph node dissection and lower mediastinal lymph node clearance. Unlike laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery offers superior flexibility and reduced pancreatic injury during dissection. Robotic-assisted gastrectomy (RG) offers advantages over LG, such as reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and improved lymph node dissection. However, its short-term benefits remain debated, and most studies focus on early gastric cancer. The safety and efficacy of RG for advanced gastric cancer are not well-established. Vascular coagulation is crucial in minimally invasive surgery. Ultrasonic devices, though widely used, can cause thermal damage due to high temperatures. In contrast, the Vessel Sealer Extend (VSE) offers greater flexibility and precision. It allows 540° instrument rotation, coagulates vessels up to 7 mm in diameter with lower energy, and minimizes thermal injury. Retrospective studies show RG with VSE may have faster recovery and fewer complications than LG. However, further prospective, multicenter studies are needed to confirm these benefits for advanced gastric cancer. The investigators propose a multicenter, observational study to evaluate RG with VSE in advanced gastric cancer, assessing safety, recovery, and oncological outcomes.

Efficacy and Safety of Neoadjuvant Sintilimab Plus FLOT Versus Sintilimab Plus SOX Phase II Clinical Trial for Patients With Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer

This study aims to investigate the efficacy and safety of Sintilimab combined with FOLT versus Sintilimab combined with SOX in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer. The research design is intended to observe the comparison of conversion therapy effects, disease-free survival, R0 resection rate, and safety evaluation between the two groups.

Proximal Gastrectomy Vs Total Gastrectomy in Locally Advanced Upper Gastric Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy

We plan to evaluate the efficacy and safety of proximal gastric vs. total gastric radical resection after SOX combined with anti-PD-1 neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced upper gastric cancer

Clinical Efficacy in Neoadjuvant Treatment of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer With Different Immunotypes

To evaluate the clinical efficacy of albumin paclitaxel combined with carelizumab and FLOT in the neoadjuvant treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer with different immune types

Clinical Study of Camrelizumab, Apatinib Mesylate and Nab-paclitaxel Combined With Oxplatin and S-1 in the Neoadjuvant Treatment of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer With Different Genotypes

To evaluate the clinical efficacy of camrelizumab, apatinib Mesylate and nab-paclitaxel combined with oxplatin and S-1 in the neoadjuvant treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer with different genotypes

Standard Versus Super-extended Lymphadenectomy After Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy for Gastric Cancer

In this study the patients with histological evidence of adenocarcinoma of the stomach will be screened and, if eligible, submitted to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). After conclusions of NAC and obtaining informed consent, they will be registered and randomized to receive surgical D2 vs. D2plus lymphadenectomy.