Identification of Surgical Management of Lymph Node Basins and Surgical Practice Patterns Among Sarcoma Surgeons

NCT04553744 | Withdrawn

• 2 other identifiers: 2020-0099NCI-2020-06478
• Study Type: observational
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study investigates the surgical management of lymph node basins for extremity and trunk soft tissue sarcoma (ETSTS) to identify and better understand the surgical practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons. ETSTS has been known to spread to distant locations including lymph nodes, with some subtypes of the disease spreading to lymph nodes more than others. This has led to sarcoma surgeons to treat patients differently from one another, including those with more lymph node involvement. The purpose of this study is to investigate the practice patterns of ETSTS surgeons.

Conditions

Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Lymph Node Cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons

  Will identify the practice patterns of sarcoma surgeons with respect to management of lymph node basins for extremity and trunk soft tissue sarcomas (ETSTS).

  Up to 2 years

• Sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or lymph node dissection for ETSTS

  Will identify when surgeons would perform sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or lymph node dissection for ETSTS, and if management differs for high-risk subtypes of sarcoma that are more likely to have nodal metastases.

  Up to 2 years

• Differences in practice patterns

  Will identify differences in practice patterns between surgical oncologists and orthopedic oncologic surgeons.

  Up to 2 years

Study Arms (1)

Observational (survey)

Participants complete an online survey over 5-10 minutes asking how they would manage lymph node basins in the extremity sarcoma.

Other: Survey Administration

Interventions

Survey Administration OTHER

Complete survey

Observational (survey)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Practicing surgeons who are members of The Society of Surgical Oncology and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, and treat extremity and trunk soft tissue sarcomas.

You may qualify if:

• Currently practicing surgeons who treat ETSTS and are members of The Society of Surgical Oncology and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

You may not qualify if:

• None

Sponsors & Collaborators

• M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: lead
• National Cancer Institute (NCI): collaborator

Related Links

• MD Anderson Cancer Center

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sarcoma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue; Neoplasms by Histologic Type; Neoplasms

Study Officials

• Christina L Roland

  M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 11, 2020
• First Posted: September 17, 2020
• Study Start: June 22, 2020
• Primary Completion: February 26, 2024
• Study Completion: February 26, 2024
• Last Updated: February 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02