๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-08-19
Trans-Pacific Multicenter Collaborative Study of Minimally Invasive Proximal Versus Total Gastrectomy for Proximal Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers (NCT05205343)
๐ข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐ Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
To compare the symptoms of patients who have a MIPG to the symptoms of patients who have a MITG.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic in Rochester โ Rochester, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
- Standard of Care (OTHER)
- Control Group (OTHER)
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester โ Rochester, Minnesota
- M D Anderson Cancer Center โ Houston, Texas
- Keio University School of Medicine โ Tokyo,
- Yonsei University College of Medicine โ Soeul,
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (832) 729-2675
Email: nikoma@mdanderson.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.