Tissue Collection Protocol for Gastroesophageal Cancers
Recruiting now NCT02495337
Run by University Health Network, Toronto · for 18 and older · All sexes
What this study is about
This proposed collection of primary tumor cells lines will benefit esophageal cancer research within the University Health Network. This collection of gastro-esophageal tumor samples will be used to grow primary tumor cell lines, which will provide researchers with ready samples of various gastro-esophageal cancers. This will help to address the issue of access to these cell lines due to the limited number of patients with gastro-esophageal tumors, and high rates of contamination.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Patients with esophagogastric cancer and/or GERD +/- Barrett's esophagus who will undergo surgery and/or EGD as standard of care.
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Patients who are not well enough to undergo surgery or EGD as standard of care.
Where this trial is running
- University Health Network: Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who to contact
Frances Allison · 416-340-5446 · Frances.Allison@uhn.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT02495337.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.