Submucosal Tumor Removal by Endoscopic Excision Therapy
Stopped: interim analysis
Germany200 participantsStarted 2020-03-10
Plain-language summary
Smaller submucosal tumors (SMT) in the stomach are usually seen as an incidental finding during a gastroscopy, although current diagnostics usually do not clearly indicate what type of tumor it is. In summary, there is no good evidence for dealing with SMT. In this study, an endoscopic full-thickness resection, primarily with the FTRD device, is to be offered to all patients with gastric SMT without a confirmed histology seen in a certain period of time . Patients who do not want to take advantage of this are included in a systematic follow-up program.
The investigators hope to learn about the rate of so-called GIST tumors and other histologies, as well as the rate of change in the follow-up group.
Also, study contents will be accuracy of endosonographic imaging and puncture in comparison with resection histology, technical feasibility and histological completeness of the FTRD- based endoscopic (full-wall) resection option, complications of such a resection (secondary bleeding and dehiscences), and patient preferences with standardized information.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with endoscopically diagnosed and endosonographically confirmed submucosal tumors of 0.5 to 2 cm in the stomach without definitive histology / cytology
* Initial diagnosis less than 2 years ago
* No contraindication to endoscopic resection
* Patient's informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Tumor size \> 2 cm
* Tumors with proven / suspected malignancy for which oncologically no endoscopic resection should be performed, i.e. for which oncological or surgical therapy is planned
* SMT known \> 2 Years
* Patients with severe general illnesses (limited operability) or malignancies
* Clotting disorders
* Pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Rate of GIST tumors
Timeframe: through study completion, approximately 2 years