Pelvic cancer surgery study aims to improve patient quality of life
NCT ID NCT05134142
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 200 people who have had or will have hemipelvectomy surgery for pelvic tumors. Researchers will track physical function and quality of life through questionnaires and fitness tests. The goal is to learn how different surgical methods affect long-term recovery, which could help future patients and their doctors make better decisions.
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 surgical approaches lead to better long-term function and quality of life for patients with pelvic tumors.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test a new therapy or directly improve outcomes for participants. Results may take years to influence care.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States