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Detection of Peritoneal Micrometastasis in Gastric and Pancreatic Cancer in Peritoneal Wash Samples

NCT00582062 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 144

Last updated 2023-05-06

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Summary

We are undertaking a study of patients with gastric or pancreatic cancer. A common place for cancer to return after surgery for gastric or pancreatic cancer is the inside lining of the abdomen, called "peritoneal metastasis". At the time of surgery, washing the abdomen with a mild salt solution may reveal free cancer cells in the abdomen which could develop into peritoneal metastasis. Recently, surgeons here at Memorial Sloan-Kettering have found that patients who have these cells develop peritoneal metastases and are better treated with chemotherapy rather than surgery. Sometimes, though, these cells might be present but cannot be found by using current techniques. We are trying to figure out a better way to find these free cancer cells. This could improve our treatment of patients with gastric and pancreatic cancer. We need "negative control" population to which we can compare the peritoneal washings of these cancer patients.

Conditions

  • Gastric and Pancreatic Cancer

Interventions

OTHER

washings for experimental marker testing

During the laparoscopy, a small amount of a mild salt solution will be introduced to gently wash the inside of the abdomen. The fluid will be removed and sent to the laboratory for two analyses: 1) washings for cytology (routine), and 2) washings for experimental marker testing (experimental).

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Daniel Coit, MD · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-03-31
Primary Completion
2023-05-02
Completion
2023-05-02

Countries

  • United States

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