Active clinical trials for "Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors"

Comparison of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Resection for Small Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

The exact incidence of subepithelial tumors (SETs) in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is unknown, but the prevalence of gastric SETs detected during routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy is 0.36%. GI SETs may include leiomyoma, GI stromal tumor (GIST), schwannoma, lipoma, cyst, or ectopic pancreas. Surgical resection is the principal diagnostic and therapeutic method for SETs, especially for large and symptomatic ones. Preoperative pathological diagnosis of SETs may facilitate clinical decision making, but conventional endoscopic forceps biopsy does not yield adequate amounts of subepithelial tissue for definitive diagnosis. Although endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is the best imaging modality for the evaluation of SETs, it cannot substitute histopathological diagnosis. EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) may provide adequate amounts of tissue for the diagnosis of SETs, but it does not always afford adequate samples for immunohistochemical analysis because of the often small number of cells obtained by aspiration. Since some SETs, especially GI mesenchymal tumors such as GIST or schwannoma, have varied morphologic appearances, and diagnosis using a small biopsy is not straightforward, immunohistochemical analysis is strongly advisable, if not essential. EUS-guided Trucut biopsy (EUS-TNB) may overcome the limitations of EUS-FNA in procuring sufficient core tissue specimens. Although EUS-TNB is more accurate than EUS-FNA for diagnosing GI mesenchymal tumors, the rigidity of its 19-gauge (G) caliber and the mechanical friction of the firing mechanism produced by the torqued echoendoscope limit its use for SETs located in the gastric antrum and duodenum. Therefore, a needle facilitating adequate histological core sampling with easy maneuverability needs to be established. A 19G EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) device with ProCore reverse-bevel technology was recently introduced. A multicenter study revealed that histological samples could be successfully obtained using this needle in most patients having GI SETs, with a diagnostic accuracy of >80%.10 However, because of technical difficulties with this needle in the gastric antrum and duodenum, the same FNB device was recently developed in a 20 G platform with coiled sheath. This prospective, multicenter study aimed to evaluate feasibility, yield, and diagnostic accuracy of a newly developed 20 G ProCore needle with coiled sheath in patients with GI SETs.

Activating mutations of the kinases CKIT or PDGFRA can be detected in 90% of cases by DNA sequence analysis of a pathological specimen. These mutated genomic DNA fragments are highly specific for the tumor and are released by the tumor into the circulation. Allele-specific PCR can be used to specifically amplify and quantify mutated CKIT and PDGFR DNA fragments. The current trial aims to evaluate whether tumor DNA carrying mutations for CKIT and PDGFRA can be detected and quantified in the plasma of patients with active GIST, and whether detection can be correlated with the clinical course of disease either under therapy or in progressive disease irrespective of current therapy.

The purpose of this study is to collect and store normal and malignant tissue from patients with gastric cancer, GIST, esophageal cancer, pancreas cancer, hepatocellular cancer, biliary cancer, neuroendocrine, peritoneal mesothelioma, anal cancer and colorectal cancer, an estimated 50 to 100 of each tumor type. To collect and store blood samples from patients with gastric cancer, GIST, esophageal cancer, pancreas cancer, hepatocellular cancer, biliary cancer, neuroendocrine, peritoneal mesothelioma, anal cancer and colorectal cancer. To create a database for the collected tissue and allow access to relevant clinical information for current and future protocols. To create tissue microarrays for each gastrointestinal cancer subtype, namely, gastric cancer, GIST, esophageal cancer, pancreas cancer, hepatocellular cancer, biliary cancer, neuroendocrine, peritoneal mesothelioma, anal cancer and colorectal cancer, to facilitate future molecular studies. To grant access to Dr Kindler, Dr. Salgia, and Dr. Catenacci to this database (as it is being acquired) of the coupled patient tissue samples (normal and malignant) and relevant clinical information for the investigation of tyrosine kinases, such as Met and Ron, receptor tyrosine kinase family members, STATs, paxillin, focal adhesion proteins, cell motility/migration proteins, tyrosine/serine/threonine kinase family members, related molecules, and downstream targets implicated in the pathogenesis of GI cancers. Examples of molecular testing include evaluation of DNA mutation, alternative splice variants, protein expression and phosphorylation, and immunohistochemistry on samples. These studies will be correlated with clinical information as stated above.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term effect of sealant-assisted skin closure in prevention of surgical site infection after laparoscopic surgery.

Following the ACOSOG Z9001trial, imatinib received market authorization in Europe for patients with GIST at significant risk of relapse in the adjuvant setting, according to the classifications of Miettinen and Joensuu. Thereafter, the SSG XVIII / AI trial proved the need to revise the recommendations of the European Society for Medical Oncology regarding the optimal duration of treatment, which is currently three years. Patients at low risk of recurrence should not receive adjuvant treatment with imatinib and recommendations cannot be made from the literature data as to the indication of adjuvant treatment for patients with an intermediate risk of relapse. The provision of prognostic molecular markers in this group of so-called intermediate-risk subjects would facilitate the identification of responders to imatinib and avoid overtreating some patients and undertreating others who would benefit from Imatinib. Recently, Lagarde et al. have shown that the Genomic Index (GI = A ² / C, where A is the total number of alterations gains or losses and C is the number of chromosomes involved in these alterations in Comparative Genomic Hybridization array(CGH array)) could have prognostic value in GIST, particularly in intermediate risk GISTs. More recent work by the same author in 100 cases of GISTs with intermediate prognosis according to the classification of Miettinem identified two prognostic groups based on GI. The rate of metastatic relapse at 2 years was 30.6% in the group with GI greater than 10 versus 5.4% in the group with GI less than 10 (manuscript under preparation). Thus, it is legitimate to set up a randomized trial to study the effectiveness of adjuvant treatment with imatinib in the GIST population at intermediate risk of relapse and with a high GI. This study is a prospective randomized clinical trial: a phase III, open-label, 2 parallel groups, multicenter study. The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of adjuvant Imatinib on rate of metastatic relapse at 2 years in patients with intermediate-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumor presenting a high Genomic Grade Index. The second objectives of this study are to compare the two therapeutic approaches in terms of metastasis-free survival at 1 year, 2 years and 3 years, overall survival, clinical and biological tolerance, safety and Quality of life of patients and caregivers. The eligible subjects must meet all of the following criteria : subject with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor, intermediary risk from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology classification [Miettenen 2006], subject with Genomic Grade Index higher than 10 determined by CGH array, subject with surgery for primary tumor performed from 2 weeks to 2 months before starting adjuvant Imatinib mesylate, subject with no evidence of residual macroscopic disease after surgery and with a medical decision to prescribe imatinib. Subjects meeting any of the following criteria must not be enrolled : subject who have experienced spontaneous tumor rupture before surgery, subject whose tumor has a PDGFRA D842V mutation evidenced by sequencing from tumor Block and subject whose mutational status meets the wild phenotype definition as evidenced by sequencing from tumor Block. The Standard Group will receive adjuvant imatinib at a dose of 400 mg per day for a period of 3 years. Patients will be assessed for metastases every three months for three years with thoraco-abdominal and pelvic CT scan. The Experimental Group will receive the same thoraco-abdominal and pelvic CT scan. The estimated proportion of subjects relapsing at 2 years will be 30% in the experimental group and 2.5% in the standard group: alpha risk, 5%, power 80%. A total of 80 subjects (40 in each arm) will be included. This is a trial combining two learned societies that already are taking part in many clinical trials in France (French Sarcoma Group and French Digestive Cancer Federation). The expected benefits for patients are : not treat subjects for whom this treatment would offer too little benefit weighed against the disadvantages and treat subjects in whom this treatment would provide a real benefit and reduce the cost of treatment in patients who would not benefit from being treated by imatinib. The originality of this study is that it will include molecular data in the therapeutic decision and demonstrate the concept of individualized treatment in this patient population. This could ultimately change the current recommendations.

Sub epithelial lesions (SELs) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are commonly identified during routine endoscopy. Most of these lesions are benign. However because there is the potential for malignant transformation it is important to correctly identify the lesion in order to determine if any further therapy and/or surveillance is necessary for the patient, particularly for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Obtaining a definitive diagnosis for SELs is often difficult since biopsies of the normal overlying surface mucosal layer are typically normal. EUS-FNA is the standard method by which a biopsy-proven diagnosis is obtained for most SEL's. However, the yield for a definite diagnosis from EUS-FNA for SELs is often suboptimal. Recently a new biopsy method, called "single incision needle-knife" (SINK) was introduced that may prove more useful in determining a definitive diagnosis. Furthermore, recent advances in core biopsy needles for EUS offer the hope for improved outcomes with EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (FNB). However, it remains unclear whether superior diagnostic outcomes are obtained using the new SINK biopsy method or using new EUS-FNB core needles.

Gastric GISTs are rare neoplasms that require excision for cure. Although the feasibility of laparoscopic resection of gastric GIST less than 2cms has been established, the feasibility, safety and long-term efficacy of these techniques for larger lesions are unclear. Investigators hypothesized that laparoscopic resection of gastric GISTs even for larger lesions is feasible & results in low perioperative morbidity and an effective long-term control of the disease.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate WB DWI as early predictor of response to treatment with regorafenib or placebo in patients with advanced metastatic GIST.

The purpose of this registry is to obtain a general view as regards efficacy, tolerability and safety issues of the Torisel®, Sutent®, and/or Inlyta® therapies in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, recurrent / refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and gastro-intestinal stroma tumors (GIST) under the conditions of routine use