NCT05646316

Brief Summary

This phase III trial compares the effect of sentinel lymph node mapping to standard lymph node dissection in reducing the risk of swelling in the legs (lymphedema) in patients undergoing a hysterectomy for stage I endometrial cancer. Standard lymph node dissection removes lymph nodes around the uterus during a hysterectomy to look for spread of cancer from the uterus to nearby lymph nodes. Sentinel lymph node mapping uses a special dye and camera to look for cancer that may have spread to nearby lymph nodes. Comparing the results of the procedures may help doctors predict the risk of long-term swelling in the legs.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
428

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
5mo left

Started Dec 2022

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

55 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress88%
Dec 2022Oct 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 2, 2022

Completed
5 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 7, 2022

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 12, 2022

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 31, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 31, 2026

Last Updated

March 27, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

December 2, 2022

Last Update Submit

March 23, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Incidence of patient-reported lower extremity limb dysfunction

    The primary endpoint is the incidence of patient-reported lower extremity limb dysfunction at 18 months post-hysterectomy after undergoing lymphatic assessment according to a National Comprehensive Cancer Network guideline-based sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping algorithm with or without completion of lymphadenectomy. The primary endpoint will be assessed using the Gynecologic Cancer Lymphedema Questionnaire (GCLQ) questionnaire. Surveys will be performed at enrollment (pre-surgery) and at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 18 months post-surgery. Patient-reported lower extremity limb dysfunction will be defined as an increase in GCLQ symptom score of at least four (4) points from baseline at any time during the 18 months follow-up. The primary null hypothesis will be evaluated with an intent-to-treat chi-squared test, adjusted for stratification factors. Proportional hazards modeling will be used to generate a hazard ratio and 95% confidence limits of Arm 1 versus Arm 2.

    From 18 months post-hysterectomy after undergoing lymphatic assessment to 39 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • The incidence of lymphedema by quantifiable lower extremity limb changes

    From enrollment and at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 18 months after surgery

  • Rate of successful bilateral SLN identification

    At time of surgery

  • Rate of successful identification of lymph node metastasis

    At time of surgery

  • Rate of perioperative complications

    At time of surgery

Other Outcomes (4)

  • Adjuvant therapy decisions

    Up to 24 months

  • Patient characteristic, extent of lymph node dissection, and adjuvant therapy decisions

    Up to 24 months

  • Progression free survival

    The duration of time from study entry to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first, or date of last contact if neither progression nor death has occurred, assessed at 2 years after enrollment

  • +1 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients receive ICG dye via injection and undergo sentinel lymph node mapping and excision during standard minimally invasive hysterectomy. Lymph nodes around the uterus may be removed if the mapping and excision cannot be completed. Successful mapping requires no additional removal of lymph nodes. Patients also undergo imaging as clinically indicated and optional blood sample collection throughout the study.

Procedure: Biospecimen CollectionProcedure: Diagnostic Imaging TestingProcedure: Excisional BiopsyDrug: Indocyanine Green SolutionProcedure: Minimally Invasive SurgeryProcedure: Pelvic LymphadenectomyOther: Questionnaire AdministrationProcedure: Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping

Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients receive ICG dye via injection and undergo sentinel lymph node mapping and excision during standard minimally invasive hysterectomy. Additional lymph nodes around the uterus are removed per standard of care. Patients also undergo imaging as clinically indicated and optional blood sample collection throughout the study.

Procedure: Biospecimen CollectionProcedure: Diagnostic Imaging TestingProcedure: Excisional BiopsyDrug: Indocyanine Green SolutionProcedure: Minimally Invasive SurgeryProcedure: Pelvic LymphadenectomyOther: Questionnaire AdministrationProcedure: Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping

Interventions

Undergo sentinel lymph node excision

Also known as: Biopsy, Excisional, surgical biopsy
Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Given via injection

Also known as: IC-GREEN, ICG Solution
Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Undergo pelvic lymphadenectomy

Also known as: Excision Pelvic Lymph Nodes, Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Ancillary studies

Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Undergo sentinel lymph node mapping

Also known as: Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging
Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Undergo blood sample collection

Also known as: Biological Sample Collection, Biospecimen Collected, Specimen Collection
Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Undergo imaging

Also known as: Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Imaging
Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Undergo minimally invasive hysterectomy

Also known as: Minimally-Invasive Surgery, Surgery, Minimally Invasive
Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Histologically proven diagnosis of endometrial cancer based on endometrial sampling with a plan to undergo laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy and lymphatic assessment as part of primary management. Biopsy must be performed within 90 days prior to registration
  • Clinical stage I endometrial cancer based on the following diagnostic workup:
  • History/physical examination within 30 days prior to registration is reassuring for the absence of metastatic disease
  • Age \>= 18 years
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0, 1 or 2
  • Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial
  • The patient or a legally authorized representative must provide study-specific informed consent prior to study entry and, for patients treated in the United States (U.S.), authorization permitting release of personal health information
  • Patients must speak English, Spanish, or Korean

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients whom the surgeon believes is not a candidate for pelvic lymphadenectomy due to medical comorbidities or other technical challenges (i.e. morbid obesity or prior surgery)
  • History of chemotherapy or immunotherapy for the treatment of endometrial cancer. Progestin-containing therapies such as megestrol, medroxyprogesterone, or levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine device (IUD) are acceptable
  • History of radiation to the pelvis, groin or lower extremities, or surgery to the pelvic lymph nodes or inguinal lymph nodes
  • Patients who are going to undergo another elective surgery during the same operative event as their hysterectomy (i.e., sacrocolpopexy, cholecystectomy)
  • Patients with severe, active co-morbidity defined as follows:
  • History of patient or provider identified lower extremity lymphedema
  • History of patient or provider identified chronic lower extremity swelling
  • History of lower extremity or pelvic deep venous thromboembolism within 90 days of registration
  • History of lower extremity cellulitis within 90 days of registration

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (55)

George Washington University Medical Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

SUSPENDED

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral Gables

Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States

RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442, United States

RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Doral

Doral, Florida, 33166, United States

RECRUITING

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer Center

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Kendall

Miami, Florida, 33176, United States

RECRUITING

University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Sole Mia

North Miami, Florida, 33181, United States

RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Plantation

Plantation, Florida, 33324, United States

RECRUITING

Augusta University Medical Center

Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States

RECRUITING

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

RECRUITING

Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville

Warrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States

RECRUITING

IU Health North Hospital

Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

RECRUITING

Indiana University/Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

RECRUITING

West Jefferson Medical Center

Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States

RECRUITING

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States

RECRUITING

LSU Healthcare Network / Metairie Multi-Specialty Clinic

Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States

RECRUITING

Louisiana State University Health Science Center

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

RECRUITING

University Medical Center New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

RECRUITING

University of Maryland/Greenebaum Cancer Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

RECRUITING

UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Bel Air, Maryland, 21014, United States

RECRUITING

Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute

Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

RECRUITING

Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center

Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States

RECRUITING

McLaren Cancer Institute-Flint

Flint, Michigan, 48532, United States

RECRUITING

Fairview Southdale Hospital

Edina, Minnesota, 55435, United States

RECRUITING

Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center Maple Grove

Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369, United States

RECRUITING

Saint John's Hospital - Healtheast

Maplewood, Minnesota, 55109, United States

RECRUITING

Fairview Northland Medical Center

Princeton, Minnesota, 55371, United States

RECRUITING

Regions Hospital

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States

RECRUITING

Fairview Lakes Medical Center

Wyoming, Minnesota, 55092, United States

RECRUITING

Mercy Hospital Springfield

Springfield, Missouri, 65804, United States

RECRUITING

Saint Vincent Healthcare

Billings, Montana, 59101, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Saint Vincent Frontier Cancer Center

Billings, Montana, 59102, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Intermountain Health West End Clinic

Billings, Montana, 59106, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Saint James Community Hospital and Cancer Treatment Center

Butte, Montana, 59701, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska, 68845, United States

RECRUITING

Nebraska Medicine-Village Pointe

Omaha, Nebraska, 68118, United States

RECRUITING

Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

RECRUITING

Women's Cancer Center of Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States

RECRUITING

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

RECRUITING

Bryn Mawr Hospital

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 19010, United States

SUSPENDED

Paoli Memorial Hospital

Paoli, Pennsylvania, 19301, United States

SUSPENDED

Lankenau Medical Center

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, 19096, United States

SUSPENDED

Women and Infants Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States

RECRUITING

Parkland Memorial Hospital

Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

RECRUITING

UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

RECRUITING

UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

RECRUITING

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

RECRUITING

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston, Texas, 77070, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston, Texas, 77094, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

UT Southwestern Clinical Center at Richardson/Plano

Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States

RECRUITING

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

The Woodlands, Texas, 77385, United States

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

University of Virginia Cancer Center

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carcinosarcoma

Interventions

Specimen HandlingX-RaysBiopsyIndocyanine GreenMinimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms, Complex and MixedNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsSarcomaNeoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Clinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisInvestigative TechniquesElectromagnetic RadiationElectromagnetic PhenomenaMagnetic PhenomenaPhysical PhenomenaRadiationRadiation, IonizingCytodiagnosisCytological TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques, SurgicalSurgical Procedures, OperativeIndolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Edward J Tanner

    NRG Oncology

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 2, 2022

First Posted

December 12, 2022

Study Start

December 7, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 31, 2026

Last Updated

March 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Locations