New combo therapy aims to shrink sarcomas before surgery

NCT ID NCT05235100

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving a targeted drug called Apatinib along with radiation therapy before surgery is safe and effective for people with soft tissue sarcoma in the arms, legs, or trunk. 30 adults took part. The main goal was to see how many had major wound problems within 4 months after surgery. Researchers also tracked side effects, quality of life, and how well the treatment worked.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Radiotherapy Department of Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100021, China