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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Trial Comparing Standard of Care Therapy With and Without Sequential Cytoreductive Intervention for Patients With Metastatic Foregut Adenocarcinoma and Undetectable Circulating Tumor-Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (ctDNA) Levels

Phase II Prospective, Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Standard of Care Therapy With and Without Sequential Cytoreductive Intervention for Patients With Metastatic Foregut Adenocarcinoma and Undetectable Circulating Tumor-Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (ctDNA) Levels

Trial Comparing Standard of Care Therapy With and Without Sequential Cytoreductive Intervention for Patients With Metastatic Foregut Adenocarcinoma and Undetectable Circulating Tumor-Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (ctDNA) Levels (NCT07282912) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Foregut Adenocarcinoma and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, sponsored by Yale University. 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 is a randomized, open label, single-center, phase 2, randomized controlled trial of sequential cytoreductive intervention versus standard of care therapy for patients with intervenable oligometastatic (stage IV) cancer of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and undetectable ctDNA at the time of randomization after a three-month induction chemotherapy period.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Foregut 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.

Target enrollment of 54 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Foregut Adenocarcinoma subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Has a primary diagnosis of AJCC 8th Edition Stage IV esophageal or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder adenocarcinoma, duodenal, and ampullary adenocarcinoma. a) All participants must have confirmed histologic diagnosis of the primary tumor, which may be confirmed retrospectively by a radiologist if necessary. - Has a primary tumor that must be locally resectable or can be treated definitively. Primary tumors included are esophageal, gastric, duodenal, ampullary, pancreatic, cholangiocarcinoma, and gall bladder carcinoma. Primary tumors should be resectable or treatable with consolidative radiotherapy or ablative therapy such as microwave ablation or trans-arterial chemo/radioembolization (cholangiocarcinomas). - Has limited (2 sites) metastatic disease determined to be completely resectable or treatable with curative intention (see SOE) at the time of diagnosis. This includes: 1. Up to five pulmonary metastases amenable to wedge resection (maximum of three wedge resections) or lobectomy (single lobectomy) or consolidative radiation/ablative therapy 2. Up to five hepatic metastases amenable to hepatectomy (segmentectomy, sectionectomy, sectorectomy, minor hepatectomy, not more than three segments), wedge resection requiring a minimum of 40% of liver parenchyma following resection based on future liver remnant or a combination of partial hepatectomy and microwave ablation or trans-arterial radioembolization (TARE). 3. Lymphatic metastases that are resectable or intervenable (limited to only two non-regional sites) (see Appendix 3). 4. Resectable peritoneal disease with a PCI of ≤6 and the ability to obtain a CC0 cytoreduction. 5. Distant metastasis must be limited to two of the above-mentioned sites (a-d). ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov 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: * Has a primary diagnosis of AJCC 8th Edition Stage IV esophageal or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder adenocarcinoma, duodenal, and ampullary adenocarcinoma. a) All participants must have confirmed histologic diagnosis of the primary tumor, which may be confirmed retrospectively by a radiologist if necessary. * Has a primary tumor that must be locally resectable or can be treated definitively. Primary tumors included are esophageal, gastric, duodenal, ampullary, pancreatic, cholangiocarcinoma, and gall bladder carcinoma. Primary tumors should be resectable or treatable with consolidative radiotherapy or ablative therapy such as microwave ablation or trans-arterial chemo/radioembolization (cholangiocarcinomas). * Has limited (2 sites) metastatic disease determined to be completely resectable or treatable with curative intention (see SOE) at the time of diagnosis. This includes: 1. Up to five pulmonary metastases amenable to wedge resection (maximum of three wedge resections) or lobectomy (single lobectomy) or consolidative radiation/ablative therapy 2. Up to five hepatic metastases amenable to hepatectomy (segmentectomy, sectionectomy, sectorectomy, minor hepatectomy, not more than three segments), wedge resection requiring a minimum of 40% of liver parenchyma following resection based on future liver remnant or a combination of partial hepatectomy and microwave ablation or trans-arterial radioembolization (TARE). 3. Lymphatic metastases that are resectable or intervenable (limited to only two non-regional sites) (see Appendix 3). 4. Resectable peritoneal disease with a PCI of ≤6 and the ability to obtain a CC0 cytoreduction. 5. Distant metastasis must be limited to two of the above-mentioned sites (a-d). 6. If both pulmonary and liver metastasis are present (a, b), then a total of five lesions will be considered oligometastatic. * Patients with resected primary tumors can be included if they present with oligometastases at least six months after the completion of treatment of primary tumor with curative intent. * Has adequate organ function, as described below (see Appendix 4); all screening laboratory tests should be performed within 30 days prior to the first study intervention. * Patients must have had two concordant negative tissue informed ctDNA tests measured at different timepoints and with the second being within 45 days prior to enrollment. * Patients must have at least 4 months of prior effective systemic therapy. * Has hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL. * Has ANC ≥ 1500/uL. * Has platelet count ≥ 75000/uL. * Has total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN). * Has aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \& alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 5 times ULN. * Has creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min. * Patient who is at least 18 years of age at the time of signing informed consent and less than 81 years of age at the time of signing informed consent. * Has an ECOG performance status score 0-1 (see Appendix 6) at the time of randomization. * A male participant must agree to use contraception (barrier birth control, abstinence) during the treatment period and for at least 95 days following completion, corresponding to time needed to eliminate any study intervention(s), and refrain from donating sperm during this period. * A female participant of childbearing age is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and agrees to use contraception (hormonal, barrier birth control, or abstinence) during the treatment period and for at least 95 days following completion. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect that she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Informed Consent * The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the study. The participant may also provide consent for the Foundation for Blood Research (FBR). However, the participant may participate in the main study without participating in the FBR. Exclusion Criteria: * Has a positive urine pregnancy test within 3 days prior to randomization or treatment. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. Note: In the event that 3 days have elapsed between the screening pregnancy test and the first dose of study intervention, another pregnancy test (urine or serum) must be performed and must be negative for the participant to start receiving study medication. * Has hypoxia as defined by pulse oximeter reading \<92% at rest or requires intermittent or chronic supplemental oxygen. * Has developed progressive disease on current line of systemic therapy. * Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past three years. Note: Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ (e.g., breast carcinoma, cervical cancer in situ) that have undergone potentially curative therapy are not excluded. * Has known CNS metastasis and/or carcinomatous meningitis. * Has known osseous metastasis. * Has clinically significant cardiac disease, including unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction within 6 months from treatment initiation, or New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure. Medially controlled arrhythmia stable on medication is permitted. * Has poorly controlled hypertension defined as SBP ≥150mmHg and/or DBP ≥90mmHg. * Has moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C). * Has a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the study. * Is unable to swallow orally administered medication or has a gastrointestinal disorder affecting absorption (severe dysphasia, bowel obstruction, malabsorption). * Has known malignant pleural effusion or previous malignant effusion previously treated at the time of enrollment. * Has histologic subtypes not included in the inclusion criteria (including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, hepatocellular carcinoma, etc.). * Has a primary tumor that is not amenable to the treatment modalities listed in section 3. * Has albumin level less than 3.0 g/dL despite appropriate nutritional support. Diagnostic Assessments * Has detectable ctDNA at the time of enrollment. * Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy. * Has known active TB/COVID infection. * Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (dosing exceeding 10mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to the first dose of the study intervention. * Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 95 days after the last study intervention. * Inability to receive chemotherapy and/or surgery and/or radiotherapy and/or ablative procedures due to medical/insurance reasons. * Requires emergency surgery due to bleeding, perforation, or obstruction.

Treatments Being Tested

PROCEDURE

Sequential cytoreductive intervention

A treatment plan that involves multiple procedures given one after another to remove cancerous tumors depending on metastasis.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Signatera Genome ultra-sensitive ctDNA blood test

A personalized blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to monitor for molecular residual disease (MRD) in patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.

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.

Smilow Cancer Center
New Haven, Connecticut, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07282912), the sponsor (Yale University), 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 NCT07282912 clinical trial studying?

This is a randomized, open label, single-center, phase 2, randomized controlled trial of sequential cytoreductive intervention versus standard of care therapy for patients with intervenable oligometastatic (stage IV) cancer of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and undetectable ctDNA at the time of randomization after a three-month induction chemotherapy period. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07282912?

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 NCT07282912?

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 NCT07282912. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07282912. 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 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.