Lymph Node Mapping in Finding Metastatic Disease in Patients With Sebaceous Gland Cancer of the E… (NCT00832429) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Lymph Node Mapping in Finding Metastatic Disease in Patients With Sebaceous Gland Cancer of the Eyelid
United States20 participantsStarted 2009-02-25
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies how well lymph node mapping works in finding disease that has spread from the place where it started to other places in the body in patients with sebaceous gland cancer of the eyelid. Lymph node mapping may help in planning surgery to remove cancer and affected lymph nodes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Possible or suspicious sebaceous gland carcinoma of the eyelid
* A CXR (chest x-ray), liver enzymes, and a head and neck computed tomography (CT), a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT/CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and an ultrasound negative for clinical evidence of metastasis
* Patient provided written informed consent; in the event that non-English speaking participants are eligible for this study, a short form (if applicable) or an informed consent document (ICD) in their language, will be utilized and completed in accordance with the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) Policy for Consenting Non-English Speaking Participants
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or nursing females
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Sentinel Lymph Node Positivity
Timeframe: One year after the surgical procedure under study.