Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 85

Evaluating outcomes of surgery in early-stage lung cancer patients

Official title: Real-world Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Early-stage Lung Cancer After the Surgery: A Retrospective Multi-center Study (EarlyLC-RW)

Run by Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences · NCT06483698 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well different types of surgery work for people with early-stage lung cancer to help improve treatment decisions.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment20000 (estimated)
SponsorCancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 2026
Study endsDecember 2034
Registry record updatedAugust 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT06483698 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 with stage I lung cancer who have not received prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other anti-tumor therapies 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 observational study aims to assess the long-term clinical outcomes and efficacy of surgical interventions in patients with early-stage lung cancer using real-world data. It focuses on determining the optimal surgical strategies and identifying risk factors associated with early-stage lung cancer. Participants will undergo surgical procedures such as sublobar resection or lobectomy, and their outcomes will be analyzed to provide insights that could enhance clinical decision-making and patient management. The study seeks to gather comprehensive data from patients aged 18 to 85 who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical strategies and better management of early-stage lung cancer, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating surgical outcomes in lung cancer, but this specific approach utilizing real-world data is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged between 18 and 85;
2. Did not receive neoadjuvant therapy before surgery;
3. No history of radiation therapy;
4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score is 0-1;
5. Have complete clinically relevant information including imaging data;
6. All patients underwent relevant preoperative examinations;
7. Stage I lung cancer (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer/The Union for International Cancer Control staging eighth edition);

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Have previously received chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other anti-tumor therapy;
2. Data loss and error in medical records due to human/objective reasons.

Where it's running

  • Shugeng Gao
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Shugeng Gao, MD — Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
  • Study coordinator: Shugeng Gao, MD
  • Email: gaoshugeng@cicams.ac.cn
  • Phone: 8610-87788177

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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.