New study aims to improve surgery decisions for rare sarcoma patients

NCT ID NCT06943612

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 120 adults with retroperitoneal sarcoma who need surgery that also removes part of the colon or rectum. Researchers will compare different surgical techniques and track complications and quality of life using surveys. The goal is to provide better guidance for surgeons on how to perform these complex operations.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

surgical procedure (colorectal resection and reconstruction)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help surgeons choose the best surgical approach for patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma, potentially improving recovery and quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test a new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly lead to a cure or new treatment.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for RETROPERITONEAL SARCOMA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

retroperitoneal sarcoma sarcoma soft tissue sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Heidelberg University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Heidelberg, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

  • Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch

    RECRUITING

    Berlin, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • LMU Hospital

    RECRUITING

    München, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

  • Medical University of Hannover

    RECRUITING

    Hanover, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

  • Sarcoma Center University of Basel

    RECRUITING

    Basel, Switzerland

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

  • Sarcoma Center of University Medical Center Mannheim

    RECRUITING

    Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, 68167, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University Hospital Magdeburg

    RECRUITING

    Magdeburg, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

  • University Medical Center Dresden

    RECRUITING

    Dresden, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University Medical Center Erlangen

    RECRUITING

    Erlangen, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University Medical Center Halle

    RECRUITING

    Halle, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

  • University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

    RECRUITING

    Hamburg, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

  • University Medical Center Tübingen

    RECRUITING

    Tübingen, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University Medical Center Ulm

    RECRUITING

    Ulm, Germany

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••