Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Evaluating lymph node dissection in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma

Official title: Systematically Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection or Not in Stage T1 Ground-glass Dominated Invasive Lung Adenocarcinoma: a Multi-center, Prospective Clinical Trial

Run by Fudan University · NCT04527419 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether skipping lymph node surgery can still help people with early-stage lung cancer live longer without their disease coming back.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment545 (estimated)
SponsorFudan University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 9, 2022
Main results expectedJuly 21, 2026
Study endsFebruary 9, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT04527419 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with a single ground-glass nodule diagnosed as clinical stage T1N0M0 and planned for curative surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other types of lung cancer, prior thoracic surgeries, or those who have received previous treatments may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the necessity of systematically mediastinal lymph node dissection (SLND) in patients with clinical stage T1 ground-glass dominated invasive lung adenocarcinoma. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive SLND or not, with the primary endpoint being the 3-year disease-free survival (DFS). The study aims to determine if the non-SLND group can achieve a DFS rate comparable to the SLND group, based on previous data suggesting high survival rates. A total of 638 patients will be recruited across multiple centers to ensure a robust analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help refine surgical approaches for early-stage lung adenocarcinoma, potentially reducing unnecessary procedures.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated high disease-free survival rates in similar patient populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical stage T1N0M0 and planned curative surgery.
* A single lesion detected on computed tomography (CT) scan featured as ground glass nodule(GGO) and C/T ratio ≤0.5.
* Age 18 to 75.
* Patients who have signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other than invasive adenocarcinoma by pathological analysis.
* Patients undergoing wedge resection but not meeting the specific conditions of a Consolidation/Tumor Ratio (CTR) ≤ 0.25 AND a maximum tumor diameter ≤ 2 cm, based on the oncological outcomes of the JCOG0804/WJOG4507L trial.
* Not complete resected or curative intent.
* Patients who have history of other malignant tumors.
* Patients who have history of thoracic surgery.
* Patients who have received radiation, chemotherapy or other treatments previously.

Where it's running

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.