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A study looking at a computer aid to help GPs decide who needs further tests for stomach symptoms (ECASS)

Overview

Cancer types:

Oesophageal cancer, Stomach cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This study was done to see if a computerised decision tool could help GPs decide who to refer for more tests or to see a specialist. It was for people with possible symptoms of stomach or oesophageal cancer.

The study was open for people to join between 2015 and 2017. The team published the results in 2021.

Recruitment start: 1 November 2015

Recruitment end: 31 December 2017

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Greg Rubin

Supported by

Bangor University

Cancer Research UK

Durham University

Peninsula Medical School

Public Health England

University of Cambridge

University of Exeter

University of Melbourne

University of Sheffield

Last reviewed: 30 November 2022

CRUK internal database number: 12232

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