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Promoting large multinational academic clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers in Europe: the ENGIC (European Network for GI Cancers) initiative

  • 0Féderation Francophone de Cancérologie Digestive (FFCD), Dijon Cedex, France.
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May 7, 2025

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May 7, 2025

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Summary

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This paper proposes the European Network for Gastro-Intestinal Cancers (ENGIC) to advance academic clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers in Europe. The ENGIC model offers a framework for collaborative research in other disease areas.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Clinical Research
  • Health Policy

Background

  • Gastrointestinal cancers represent a significant health burden in Europe.
  • There is a need for enhanced strategic collaboration in academic clinical trials for these cancers.
  • Existing research networks may lack specific focus on gastrointestinal malignancies.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To propose the establishment of a European Network for Gastro-Intestinal Cancers (ENGIC).
  • To outline the structure, objectives, and operational framework for ENGIC.
  • To present ENGIC as a potential model for other disease-specific research networks.

Main Methods

  • The paper outlines a proposed organizational structure for ENGIC.
  • Key components discussed include network objectives, governance, and operational activities.
  • Future priority actions are identified to guide the network's development.

Main Results

  • A detailed proposal for the setup of the ENGIC initiative is presented.
  • The proposed structure encompasses presentation, objectives, organization, processes, activities, and governance.
  • Priority actions for future development are delineated.

Conclusions

  • The establishment of ENGIC is proposed to foster strategic academic clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers in Europe.
  • The proposed network structure and operational model are detailed.
  • The ENGIC framework is suggested as a transferable model for other disease areas.

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