New study aims to improve surgery decisions for rare sarcoma patients

NCT ID NCT06943612

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

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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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Heidelberg University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Heidelberg, Germany

  • Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch

    RECRUITING

    Berlin, Germany

  • LMU Hospital

    RECRUITING

    München, Germany

  • Medical University of Hannover

    RECRUITING

    Hanover, Germany

  • Sarcoma Center University of Basel

    RECRUITING

    Basel, Switzerland

  • Sarcoma Center of University Medical Center Mannheim

    RECRUITING

    Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, 68167, Germany

  • University Hospital Koeln

    RECRUITING

    Cologne, Germany

  • University Hospital Magdeburg

    RECRUITING

    Magdeburg, Germany

  • University Medical Center Dresden

    RECRUITING

    Dresden, Germany

  • University Medical Center Erlangen

    RECRUITING

    Erlangen, Germany

  • University Medical Center Goettingen

    RECRUITING

    Göttingen, Deutschland, 37075, Germany

  • University Medical Center Greifswald

    RECRUITING

    Greifswald, Germany

  • University Medical Center Halle

    RECRUITING

    Halle, Germany

  • University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

    RECRUITING

    Hamburg, Germany

  • University Medical Center Tübingen

    RECRUITING

    Tübingen, Germany

  • University Medical Center Ulm

    RECRUITING

    Ulm, Germany

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