The Gastric HormonE BioMarkers of Preneoplastic Lesions Study (NCT06085677) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Gastric HormonE BioMarkers of Preneoplastic Lesions Study
600 participantsStarted 2023-11-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of the study is to understand whether blood levels of hormones produced or metabolized in the stomach reflect the health of the stomach lining.
Specifically the study will determine whether the concentration of ghrelin, gastrin, pepsinogens and vitamin B12 reflect the condition of the stomach lining. Hormone concentrations for people with normal/mild gastritis will be compared to people with long-term inflammation of the stomach (chronic atrophic gastritis), and people with pre-cancerous cellular changes (intestinal metaplasia).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult patients (18-80 years old) attending upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
. Patients able to read and comprehend English.
. Patients willing and able to provide informed consent.
. Patients willing and able to provide a venous blood sample.
Exclusion criteria
. Any individual diagnosed with gastric cancer, or with a history of gastric cancer, prior gastrectomy or bariatric surgery.
. Any individual with a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
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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Serologic concentrations of ghrelin, gastrin, pepsinogens and vitamin B12
Timeframe: Measurements will be made on conclusion of the study, one year after enrollment begins