๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-19

Trans-Pacific Multicenter Collaborative Study of Minimally Invasive Proximal Versus Total Gastrectomy for Proximal Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers (NCT05205343)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ 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

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Standard of Care (OTHER)
  • Control Group (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ 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,

๐Ÿ“ž 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.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—