Optimal Nutritional Palliation of Obstructed GEJ Cancer
Opening soon NCT06876454
Run by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · for 18 and older · All sexes
What this study is about
The main goal of this trial is to assess whether it's feasible to conduct a larger, full-scale study comparing the use of gastrostomy (g-tubes) and stents in patients with unresectable cancer of the stomach and/or esophagus, and to evaluate their impact on patients' quality of life. Additional objectives include examining the rates of complications, the need for additional treatments, and the total number of hospital days over a three-month period.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Patients aged 18 years of age and older who present with an obstructing metastatic or unresectable gastroesophageal cancer.
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Patients under the age of 18 years.
- Prior Esophageal Stent or gastrostomy tube
Where this trial is running
- London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada
Who to contact
Samantha So, MSc · 15196858500 · Samantha.so@lhsc.on.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT06876454.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.