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NCT03786003 ELobectomy for NSCLC by VATS Versus Thoracotomy (ECTOP-1007)

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NCT ID NCT03786003
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Fudan University
Condition Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,086 participants
Start Date 2022-02-09
Primary Completion 2025-02-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
VATSThoracotomy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 1,086 participants in total. It began in 2022-02-09 with a primary completion date of 2025-02-09.

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Brief Summary

This study is one of Eastern Cooperative Thoracic Oncology Projects (ECTOP-1007). The goal of this study is to determine video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is non-inferior to thoracotomy in terms of disease-free survival for solid clinical stage T1N0M0 NSCLC.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical stage T1N0M0 and surgical resectable. * Solid appearance on computed tomography scan. * Age 18 to 75 year. * Signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Not NSCLC in pathological analysis. * Not lobectomy or sublobar resection. * History of other malignant tumors within 5 years. * History of thoracic surgery or unsuitable for VATS. * Previous radiation or chemotherapy.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Haoxuan Wu, M.D.

✉ haoxuanwu@hotmail.com

📞 86-13901770461

Principal Investigator

Shanghai Cancer Center Chen, Ph.D

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Shanghai Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03786003 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03786003 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03786003 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at haoxuanwu@hotmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03786003 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Shanghai, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03786003 clinical trial?

NCT03786003 is sponsored by Fudan University. The principal investigator is Shanghai Cancer Center Chen, Ph.D at Shanghai Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 1,086 participants.

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