Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational

Observing local relapse in patients with high-grade osteosarcoma

Official title: An Observational Study of Local Relapse After High Grade Osteosarcoma

Run by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT06017518 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at patients with high-grade osteosarcoma who had a local relapse after treatment to see what patterns and outcomes are common.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorIstituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Bologna, BO and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 13, 2022
Main results expectedJune 30, 2026
Study endsJune 30, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 22, 2025
Trial IDNCT06017518 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients who have experienced local relapse after treatment for localized high-grade osteosarcoma, regardless of age.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have had local relapse after more than three months of metastatic disease 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 multicenter observational study aims to analyze cases of local relapse in patients diagnosed with high-grade osteosarcoma. It includes both retrospective data from January 1980 and prospective data from new cases at participating sites. The study will focus on patients who experienced local relapse as their first recurrence event after treatment, including those with synchronous lung metastases. The goal is to gather comprehensive data to better understand the patterns and outcomes of local relapse in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the management and treatment of local relapse in high-grade osteosarcoma, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on osteosarcoma, this specific observational approach focusing on local relapse is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who experienced LR as first event of recurrence after treatment for localized high-grade osteosarcoma of bone, including cases with synchronous lung metastases
* Adequate patient compliance to follow-up visits
* Written informed consent prior to any study-specific analysis and/or data collection
* No age limits

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cases of LR demonstrated after \> 3 months after metastatic disease
* Impossibility to ensure adequate compliance

Where it's running

  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
    Bologna, Bo, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana
    Pisa, Pi, Italy
    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.