Quality of Life After Billroth II or Roux-en-Y for Gastric Cancer (NCT06768164) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
Quality of Life After Billroth II or Roux-en-Y for Gastric Cancer
France250 participantsStarted 2026-03-20
Plain-language summary
The treatment of a local distal gastric cancer remains surgical before or after chemotherapy. Partial gastrectomy is recommended for distal location cancer The recommendations for restoring continuity are less evident. There are two main techniques: the Roux-En-Y (REY) requiring 2 anastomoses (gastro-jejunostomy and entero-enterostomy) and the Billroth 2 (B2) with a single anastomosis (gastro-jejunostomy). The choice remains matter of debate.
There was no difference on the global health status score from the QLQ-C30 questionnaire. However, the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was significantly improved only in the REY group between pre- and post-gastrectomy. A significant difference for endoscopic gastritis in favor of the REY group was reported.
The purpose of this study is to determine which surgical technique improve the health related quality of life after distal gastrectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged ≥ 18 years, men or women
* Patients treated for adenocarcinoma of the antrum accessible to a surgical treatment with curative intent by distal gastrectomy. If patients present a linitis plastica, negative proximal and distal margin will be evaluated at the beginning of the surgery before randomization in order to perform a R0 resection
* Patients with a registration in a national health care system (CMU included) (registered or being a beneficiary of such a scheme)
* Patients able to understand and fulfill questionnaires in French language
* Patients having given their written informed consent prior to participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with preoperative peritoneal metastasis or distant metastasis
* Palliative surgery patients
* Patients under tutorship or curatorship and protected adults
* Patients on AME (Aide Médicale de l'Etat = State Medical Assistance)
* Patients deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision and patients under psychiatric care (admitted to a health or social care establishment)
* Patients unable to give their consent
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Women of childbearing age without effective contraception
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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.