Massive sarcoma study reveals Real-World treatment patterns
NCT ID NCT03977818
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked back at medical records of over 2,100 patients with metastatic soft tissue sarcoma treated in France between 1990 and 2013. Researchers analyzed which treatments patients received, including chemotherapy and local therapies, and how long they lived. The goal is to identify patterns that can improve care and guide future clinical trials for this rare cancer.
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 study could help doctors understand which treatments work best for different types of metastatic sarcoma, leading to better care guidelines.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by changes in treatment over the long study period (1990-2013).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Léon Bérard, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lyon, France
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Institut Bergonié, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Bordeaux, France
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Institut Gustave Roussy, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Villejuif, France
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