๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-05-13

Chemoimmunotherapy Followed by Surgery for Oligometastatic Esophagogastric Cancer: (TORO Protocol) (NCT06668454)

Chemoimmunotherapy Followed by Surgery for Oligometastatic Esophageal and Gastric Cancer: A Phase II Clinical Trial (TORO Protocol)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

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

Esophageal cancer and cancers of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) are among the most common malignancies worldwide. The outcome for these patients remains very poor. Patients with limited spread of their cancer (oligometastatic disease) have a better prognosis than those with widespread disease. Recent advances in treatment therapies, including use of pre-operative immunotherapy, surgery and/or targeted radiation (SBRT) may help to prolong lifespan in patients with oligometastatic disease. Patients will undergo treatment for their oligometastatic esophageal or gastric cancer with pre-operative chemoimmunotherapy followed by surgery and possibly SBRT to evaluate the value of adding surgery and possibly SBRT to their treatment.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network โ€” Toronto, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Surgical resection followed by preoperative chemoimmunotherapy for oligometastatic esophagogastric cancer (PROCEDURE)

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)

  • Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network โ€” Toronto, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (437) 233-4303

Email: Frances.Allison@uhn.ca

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†—