๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-06

Response Adapted Neoadjuvant Therapy in Gastroesophageal Cancers (RANT-GC Trial) (NCT05733689)

Response Adapted Neoadjuvant Therapy in Gastroesophageal Cancers (RANT-GC Trial) - a Phase Ib Feasibility Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of California, Irvine

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a phase 1b prospective, single arm, open-label trial determining the efficacy and feasibility of using a response-guided approach to help guide neoadjuvant chemotherapy in subjects with Stage IB, II or Stage III adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction (GEA).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University โ€” Orange, California

Age range: 18 Years

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 (1 Sites)

  • Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University โ€” Orange, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (877) 827-8839

Email: ucstudy@uci.edu

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.

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†—