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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Robotic Cytoreduction and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Treatment of Gastric Cancer With Limited Peritoneal Metastasis, ROBO-CHIP Study

A Phase II Study of Robotic Cytoreduction and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Patients With Gastric Cancer and Limited Peritoneal Metastasis: ROBO-CHIP Trial

Robotic Cytoreduction and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Treatment of Gastric Cancer With Limited Peritoneal Metastasis, ROBO-CHIP Study (NCT05753306) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Gastric Adenocarcinoma and Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, sponsored by Mayo Clinic. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This phase II clinical trial tests how well robotic cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in treating patients with gastric cancer that has spread to the tissue that lines the wall of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). Gastric cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide and peritoneal metastasis are found in 30% of patients at time of diagnosis. Patients with peritoneal metastasis have poor survival rates. Traditional surgery is done with a large incision and has a high complication rate and longer hospital stays. Robot assisted (robotic) cytoreduction is a surgical option that uses small incisions and there is less risk of complications. HIPEC involves infusing heated chemotherapy into the abdominal cavity during surgery. Robotic cytoreduction together with HIPEC may improve recovery and decrease complications after surgery.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Gastric Adenocarcinoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 40 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Restricted to 18 to 80 years of age - Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =\< 2 - Histologic confirmation of gastric adenocarcinoma including all subtypes and Siewert type II/III gastroesophageal (GE) junction adenocarcinomas - Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1,500 / uL - Platelets \>= 50,000 / Ul - Serum creatinine \<= 1.5 mg / dL - Adequate nutritional status (Albumin \>= 3.5) - Metastasis confined to the peritoneum: - Positive peritoneal cytology - Peritoneal metastasis on diagnostic laparoscopy - Peritoneal metastasis on imaging - Response to systemic chemotherapy defined as at least one of the following: - Reduction (\>= 30%) in standardized uptake value (SUV) max \[Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria\] - Reduction in size of primary tumor, regional lymph node or peritoneal metastasis on imaging (\>= 20% decrease in the longest diameter of target lesion) RECIST criteria - Reduction ( \>= 30%) in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Index (PCI) or conversion of peritoneal cytology - Reduction ( \>= 30%) in serum tumor markers CEA or CA 19-9 - Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Index (PCI) =\< 7 and surgeon deems high likelihood for a complete cytoreduction - Body Mass Index (BMI) =\< 35 kg/m\^2 Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Distant metastatic disease not limited to peritoneum, such as solid organ metastases (liver, lung, bone, distant lymph node, etc) - Malignant ascites at time of study enrollment - Comorbidities that would preclude protocol therapy - Subjects deemed unable to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures - Subjects with a known hypersensitivity to protocol systemic chemotherapy that was life-threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, or resulted in persistent or significant disability or incapacity Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Restricted to 18 to 80 years of age * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =\< 2 * Histologic confirmation of gastric adenocarcinoma including all subtypes and Siewert type II/III gastroesophageal (GE) junction adenocarcinomas * Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1,500 / uL * Platelets \>= 50,000 / Ul * Serum creatinine \<= 1.5 mg / dL * Adequate nutritional status (Albumin \>= 3.5) * Metastasis confined to the peritoneum: * Positive peritoneal cytology * Peritoneal metastasis on diagnostic laparoscopy * Peritoneal metastasis on imaging * Response to systemic chemotherapy defined as at least one of the following: * Reduction (\>= 30%) in standardized uptake value (SUV) max \[Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria\] * Reduction in size of primary tumor, regional lymph node or peritoneal metastasis on imaging (\>= 20% decrease in the longest diameter of target lesion) RECIST criteria * Reduction ( \>= 30%) in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Index (PCI) or conversion of peritoneal cytology * Reduction ( \>= 30%) in serum tumor markers CEA or CA 19-9 * Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Index (PCI) =\< 7 and surgeon deems high likelihood for a complete cytoreduction * Body Mass Index (BMI) =\< 35 kg/m\^2 Exclusion Criteria: * Distant metastatic disease not limited to peritoneum, such as solid organ metastases (liver, lung, bone, distant lymph node, etc) * Malignant ascites at time of study enrollment * Comorbidities that would preclude protocol therapy * Subjects deemed unable to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures * Subjects with a known hypersensitivity to protocol systemic chemotherapy that was life-threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, or resulted in persistent or significant disability or incapacity

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Cisplatin

Given via HIPEC

PROCEDURE

Computed Tomography

Undergo CT scan or PET/CT

PROCEDURE

Gastrectomy

Undergo robotic gastrectomy

PROCEDURE

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Undergo MRI

PROCEDURE

Positron Emission Tomography

Undergo PE/CT

OTHER

Questionnaire Administration

Complete questionnaire

DRUG

Paclitaxel

Given via HIPEC

DRUG

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

Undergo HIPEC

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05753306), the sponsor (Mayo Clinic), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05753306 clinical trial studying?

This phase II clinical trial tests how well robotic cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in treating patients with gastric cancer that has spread to the tissue that lines the wall of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). Gastric cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide and peritoneal metastasis are found in 30% of patients at time of diagnosis. Patients with peritoneal metastasis have poor survival rates. Traditional surgery is done with a large incision and has a high complication rate and longer hospital stays. Robot assisted (robotic) … The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05753306?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05753306?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05753306. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05753306. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.