Optimal Extent of Pulmonary Resection in Clinical Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NCT03066297) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Optimal Extent of Pulmonary Resection in Clinical Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
South Korea1,018 participantsStarted 2017-02-15
Plain-language summary
The investigatros hypothesized that selection of surgical procedure according to the pre-defined institutional decision-making algorithm will not compromise the treatment outcomes including overall survival and disease-free survival in participants with clinical stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.
The purpose of this study is to determine the outcome of participants with clinical stage IA NSCLC treated by 3 types of surgical resection (wide wedge resection, segmentectomy, or lobectomy) according to the institutional decision-making algorithm
The investigators are planning to enroll 1,000 participants who meet the pre-defined eligibility criteria over 5 years.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. The following features should be fulfilled at preoperative thin-section CT scans
. Clinical stage T1a-bN0M0 (according to 7th AJCC staging system)
. Absence of proximal segmental or lobar bronchial involvement.
. NSCLC must be confirmed in intraoperative frozen section biopsies or postoperative pathologic examinations if the lesion was not histologically confirmed before operation.
. Age ≥ 18 years and \< 75 years.
. ECOG performance status 0-1.
. The patient should have adequate cardiopulmonary reserve to tolerate lobectomy (ppo FEV1 \> 40% and ppo DLCO \> 40% or VO2 max \> 15ml kg-1 min-1)
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.