Sarcoma lung surveillance study halted early: x-ray vs CT debate unresolved

NCT ID NCT01612481

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sarcoma soft tissue sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG METASTASIS SOFT TISSUE SARCOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Georges François Leclerc

Dijon, 21079, France
Léon BERARD Center

Lyon, 69008, France
Oscar Lambret Center

Lille, 59020, France

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