Observational Study of Upper Gastrointestinal Carcinoma

This observational study is looking into the biology of upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, which include stomach and esophageal cancers. Researchers are studying tissue samples from biopsies and blood samples to understand the role genes and proteins play in these cancers. You might be able to join if you are over 18 and have been diagnosed with gastric (stomach) or esophageal cancer, or if you have a high inherited risk for these cancers. The study aims to understand how p53 and NER activity, which are related to cell processes, are involved in these cancers. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is an observational study with a planned enrollment of 100 participants. It is not a treatment study, but rather focuses on understanding the biology of the cancers.
What's involved
Participants will undergo a blood draw and/or a tissue tumor biopsy. The record does not specify the number of visits or the duration of participation.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoints (p53 and NER activity) are measured at the time of sample collection. No further follow-up is specified.

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NCT01048281

Clinical & Pathological Studies of Upper Gastrointestinal Carcinoma

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
Stanford University
~100 participants
Updated 2025-12-18 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Blood drawTissue tumor biopsy

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
p53 activity by routine pathologic analysis
Measured over time of collection
+1 more outcome measured
Stomach Cancer
Gastro-Esophageal(GE) Junction Cancer
Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
1 sites across 1 states
California1
  • James M Ford · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Stanford University

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  • p53 activity by routine pathologic analysistime of collection
  • NER activity by routine pathologic analysistime of collection