Clinical trial Recruiting at 22 sites Observational

Improving outcomes for patients with osteosarcoma

Official title: ICONIC: Improving Outcomes Through Collaboration in OsteosarComa

Run by University College, London · NCT04132895 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to gather information and samples from people with osteosarcoma to better understand the disease and find ways to improve treatment and outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity College, London
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations22 sites (London, Greater London and 21 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 25, 2019
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2025
Study endsJanuary 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 2, 2024
Trial IDNCT04132895 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients of all ages with a new histological diagnosis of osteosarcoma or those with supportive imaging findings.

Probably not a fit

Patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma more than four months prior to registration 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 project aims to collect high-quality clinical data and biological samples from patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a common bone cancer. By gathering information on disease characteristics, treatment responses, and patient demographics, the study seeks to enhance understanding of osteosarcoma biology. The collected blood and tissue samples will be analyzed in research laboratories to identify potential tumor markers and improve treatment strategies. The ultimate goal is to improve patient outcomes through better-informed clinical decisions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with osteosarcoma.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been few recent trials for osteosarcoma, this study's approach of comprehensive data collection and analysis is novel and aims to fill existing knowledge gaps.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* New histological diagnosis of osteosarcoma or in the absence of osteoid seen on biopsy, pathology and imaging supportive of a diagnosis of osteosarcoma. (It is well recognised that some patients may present with features suggestive of osteosarcoma (under 40 years, radiological abnormality compatible) but in whom no osteoid is detected in needle biopsy. Although categorised as spindle cell tumour of bone, such patients are usually treated in an identical approach to osteosarcoma. A definite diagnosis of osteosarcoma is then often possible after surgery when the entire resection specimen is available.)
* Written informed consent of patient and/or parent/legal guardian.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis more than four months prior to registration.

Where it's running

  • University College Hospitals London NHS Foundation Trust
    London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • NHS Grampian Health Board
    Aberdeen, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Birmingham Women's and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
Show 16 more locations
  • Cardiff and Vale University LHB
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • NHS Lothian Health Board
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Newcastle, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Oswestry, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Sandra Strauss, MD — University College Hospitals London
  • Study coordinator: Krystyna Reczko
  • Email: ctc.iconic@ucl.ac.uk
  • Phone: 020 7679 9878

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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.
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