CompletedNot Applicable

Intraoperative Frozen Section Pathology to Diagnose the IASLC Grades for Lung Adenocarcinoma (ECTOP-1014)

China827 participantsStarted 2022-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study is one of Eastern Cooperative Thoracic Oncology Projects (ECTOP-1014). The goal of this clinical trial is to confirm the concordance rate between intra-operative frozen section pathological diagnosis and post-operative paraffin embedded pathological diagnosis, and use this result to guide surgical treatment for early stage (cT1N0M0) lung adenocarcinomas.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who sign the informed consent form and are willing to complete the study according to the study protocol; * No previous history of cancer or pulmonary surgery; * Solitary lesions or multiple lesions with only one not manifesting as pure ground-glass opacity (GGO) on CT scan; * Peripheral clinical T1N0M0 patients that are eligible for surgery; * Non-small cell lung cancer is pathologically diagnosed before or at surgery; * No radiation therapy or chemotherapy before surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with clinical stages other than T1N0M0; * The lesion cannot be completely resected; * Previous history of cancer; * Patients having received radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

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?

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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

Concordance rate

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05794698

SponsorFudan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-30

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.