Clinical trials
GIST clinical trials
Below are recruiting gist clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 45 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05408897Recruiting
Blood test to predict risk after surgery for high-risk GIST
This study uses a “liquid biopsy” blood test to look for leftover cancer signals after surgery. It aims to predict how well treatment will work and how likely the cancer is to come back in people with high-risk GIST.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05443087Recruiting
Checking blood levels of targeted drugs for digestive cancers
This trial monitors how your prescribed targeted cancer medicine moves through your body by doing extra blood tests. The goal is to understand the drug’s levels and dosing in people with advanced digestive cancers, so treatment can be better managed.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05461664Recruiting
Avapritinib for advanced GIST without PDGFRA exon 18 changes
This trial studies avapritinib, a targeted medicine, for people with advanced or returning gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) whose tumor does not have PDGFRA exon 18 mutations. It aims to see how well the drug can shrink tumors or control the disease.
GuangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT05493215RecruitingPhase 2
Imatinib drug-monitoring for GIST with specific gene changes
This Phase 2 trial studies how to adjust and monitor imatinib (a targeted cancer medicine) based on drug levels in the blood. It may help people with GIST that has certain KIT or PDGFRA mutations but not the PDGFRA D842V type.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05661643RecruitingPhase 2
Temozolomide for GIST tumors with SDH deficiency
This trial tests how well temozolomide works and how safe it is for people with GIST (a type of stomach/intestine tumor) that is SDH-deficient and has no KIT or PDGFRα mutations. It may help by targeting tumor DNA repair weakness seen in this SDH-deficient subtype.
Seoul, SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT05751733Recruiting
Apatinib versus standard drug for advanced GIST after imatinib
This trial studies whether apatinib works better than the usual second-line targeted tablet for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) after imatinib (or avatinib) no longer works. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite treatment or who couldn’t tolerate it.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05804331Recruiting
Endoscopy treatment study for large upper stomach/throat lesions
This trial studies a specialized endoscopy procedure to remove larger abnormal growths in the upper digestive tract. It may help people whose lesion size and depth make certain removal techniques a better fit.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05867901Recruiting
Test stopping imatinib early using blood DNA tests
This trial studies whether some people with high-risk GIST can safely take a “drug holiday” (pause imatinib) after surgery. They use a blood test looking for leftover cancer DNA to help decide who may benefit from stopping treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05940272Recruiting
Communication training for doctors treating large B-cell lymphoma
This study tests a communication training program for providers who care for people with large B-cell lymphoma. The goal is to improve how clinicians talk with patients, especially during difficult treatment periods like relapse.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06326346RecruitingPhase 2
Oral paclitaxel for advanced GIST after other treatments fail
This trial tests an oral form of paclitaxel (a chemotherapy drug) for people with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that has stopped responding to or caused side effects with imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafenib. It aims to see if this treatment can help when other options have run out.
Seoul, SongpaguAges 20 years+ - NCT06507683Recruiting
Radiation plus ripretinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to the drug ripretinib can help people with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that can't be removed by surgery and have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06926374Recruiting
Robotic surgery for gastrointestinal and urologic conditions
This trial tests a new robotic surgery system for common operations on the colon, rectum, prostate, kidney, bladder, stomach, esophagus, gallbladder, and hiatal hernia. It may offer a less invasive option for patients who need surgery for these conditions.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT07072143Recruiting
Study on children with rare tumors
This study is looking at children and teens with very rare tumors to learn more about these conditions and improve future care. It aims to gather information from patients treated at participating centers.
Padova, ItalyAges birth–18 years - NCT07078136Recruiting
AI study for upper GI tumor diagnosis
This study uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose tumors in the upper stomach or esophagus. It looks at images from endoscopy and ultrasound to improve how doctors identify these growths.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07169344RecruitingPhase 2
Short course radiation before sarcoma surgery
This trial tests a shorter, 3-week course of radiation therapy (using protons or standard X-rays) given before surgery for localized soft tissue sarcoma. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for treating the tumor while reducing side effects.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT01416714Recruiting
Tissue sample collection during cancer surgery or biopsy
This study is collecting tissue samples from people with certain cancers while they have surgery or a biopsy. It may help researchers learn more about these cancers and improve future diagnosis and treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT01048281Recruiting
Study of stomach and esophagus cancer samples
This study looks at stomach (gastric) and esophagus cancer, using clinical information and tissue samples. It may help researchers better understand these cancers and improve future care.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07434843RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for a rare type of GIST
This trial tests a drug called pemigatinib for people with a specific type of GIST (SDH-deficient GIST) that has spread or cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if the drug can help stop the cancer from growing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07673861Recruiting
Using ctDNA to find resistance and guide cancer treatment
This trial uses a simple blood test to look for changes in your cancer's DNA that might show why your current treatment stopped working. The results could help your doctor choose your next treatment more precisely.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07559864RecruitingPhase 2
Regorafenib plus Envafolimab for treatment-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumors
This study tests a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and envafolimab) for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (a type of stomach/bowel cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial compares this combination to other doctor-selected treatments to see if it slows tumor growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07550582Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Surgery for small tumors at the food pipe opening
This trial tests a new surgical approach combining laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery with endoscopy (a camera procedure) to remove small tumors located where the esophagus meets the stomach. The goal is to safely remove these tumors while preserving normal function.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gist?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 45 recruiting gist studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a gist trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a gist trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.