CompletedNot Applicable

Status of Surgical Resection and Histologic Subtype as Predictors of Local Recurrence in Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma

Brazil60 participantsStarted 2017-10-01

Plain-language summary

Soft tissue sarcomas are rare malignant tumors. Liposarcoma constitute the most frequent histological subtype of retroperitoneal sarcoma. The prognosis of soft tissue sarcomas depend on clinical and histologic characteristics. Objective: Evaluate variables that may be related to overall survival and local recurrence free survival in patients with retroperitoneal liposarcoma. Methods: retrospective analysis of medical records of 60 patients attended from 1997 to 2017, who underwent surgical resection of retroperitoneal liposarcoma.

Who can participate

Age range

17 Years – 76 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients who underwent surgical resection of retroperitoneal liposarcoma Exclusion Criteria: * Unresectable disease (upper mesenteric artery or vein involvement) or metastatic disease (sarcomatosis or distant disease)

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Overall survival rate

Timeframe: 60 months

Local recurrence-free survival rate

Timeframe: 60 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05428579

SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-01

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