Sarcoma lung surveillance study halted early: x-ray vs CT debate unresolved
NCT ID NCT01612481
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to compare chest X-ray and CT scans for detecting lung metastases in people who had surgery for high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Only 11 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to see which method better finds isolated, operable lung spread, but the small size limits what can be learned.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help determine the best way to monitor for lung cancer spread after sarcoma surgery, potentially reducing unnecessary scans and anxiety.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with only 11 participants, so results are very limited and may not provide clear answers. It is a small, early-phase trial.
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Locations
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Centre Georges François Leclerc
Dijon, 21079, France
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Léon BERARD Center
Lyon, 69008, France
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Oscar Lambret Center
Lille, 59020, France