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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Loop Gastrojejunostomy for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Led by Corewell Health West · Updated on 2025-06-17
16
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
171 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is intended to investigate whether roux-en-y bypass surgery is superior to conventional loop gastrojejunostomy for Malignant gastric outlet obstruction in terms of tolerance to solid food intake. We hypothesize that roux-en-y bypass will be associated with improved solid food intake in the first 30 days after surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Loop Gastrojejunostomy for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Signed and dated informed consent form provided
- Willingness to comply with all study procedures and available for the study duration
- Male or female aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of malignant gastric outlet obstruction defined by symptoms and imaging
- Symptoms may include abdominal distention, pain, nausea, vomiting
- Imaging shows tumor growth blocking gastric emptying, with gastric distention or decompressed bowel beyond obstruction
- Deemed suitable for surgical bypass by the primary surgeon considering survival and surgery ability
- General health allowing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia as confirmed by surgeon and anesthesiologist
You will not qualify if you...
- Prior treatment for malignant gastric outlet obstruction including surgery or stent placement
- Deemed better suited for endoscopic stent placement instead of surgery by treating surgeon
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
G. Paul Wright
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
G
G. Paul Wright, MD
CONTACT
C
Cindy Cheung, BS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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