National database for sarcoma patients in France
Official title: The "BCB-sarcomes" Database: the Database of the French Sarcoma Group Dedicated to the Collection of Clinical and Biological Data for All Sarcomas
Run by Institut Bergonié · NCT03978039 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a national database to help doctors understand how to better treat sarcoma patients in France by tracking their care and outcomes over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut Bergonié Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bordeaux and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2010 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2035 |
| Registry record updated | September 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03978039 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this initiative are patients diagnosed with sarcoma who are receiving treatment in participating centers.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with sarcoma who are not receiving treatment or are treated outside the participating centers may not benefit from this initiative.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The BCB SARCOMES database is a national clinical and biological database focused on sarcoma, comprising three main components: a pathology database for systematic review of mesenchymal tumor diagnostics, a clinical database collecting multidisciplinary tumor board data, and a longitudinal follow-up database for tracking treatment outcomes and associated samples. This initiative aims to describe patterns of care, assess treatment outcomes, and identify prognostic factors affecting patient outcomes. It is supported by the French National Cancer agency and involves collaboration among leading cancer centers in France.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could enhance understanding of sarcoma treatment patterns and improve patient outcomes through better-informed clinical practices.
How similar studies have gone: Other similar initiatives have shown success in improving patient care and outcomes in oncology, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria : * Diagnosis of sarcoma * Diagnosis in a French Comprehensive Cancer Center * Any age
Where it's running
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Institut Bergonié, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Bordeaux, France Recruiting -
Centre Léon Bérard
Lyon, France Recruiting -
Institut Gustave Roussy, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Villejuif, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maud Toulmonde, MD
- Email: m.toulmonde@bordeaux.unicancer.fr
- Phone: 0556333333
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.