Plain-English translation of NCT06967571 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
When the entire stomach is removed due to cancer or hereditary cancer risk, surgeons need to reconnect the digestive system. This trial tests a newer reconstruction technique called a jejunal pouch — a pouch made from part of the small intestine — to see if it helps patients feel better, maintain their weight, and have fewer side effects after surgery compared to the standard method currently used in most European hospitals.
Patients who have their entire stomach removed often struggle with weight loss, poor nutrition, and bothersome side effects like reflux and dumping syndrome (rapid stomach emptying causing dizziness or weakness) that affect their quality of life. This trial exists because the new reconstruction technique has shown promise in Asian countries and France for reducing these problems, but European doctors need more evidence to know if it works well for their patients.
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You will undergo total stomach removal surgery performed either through traditional open surgery or minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, followed by reconstruction using the new jejunal pouch technique. After your surgery, you will have follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery, nutritional status, weight, and any side effects over the coming months.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
Italy
Sponsor
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Enrollment target
~26 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
January 2028
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Annamaria Agnes, MD
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
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