Quality assessment of sarcoma care in Europe and Latin America

Observational Study, for Quality Assessment, of Sarcoma As a Model to Improve Diagnosis and Clinical Care of Rare Tumors Through a European and Latin American Multidisciplinary NETWORK

Observational Grupo Espanol de Investigacion en Sarcomas · NCT04181970

This study looks at how well patients with different types of sarcoma are treated in Europe and Latin America to see if care is better at expert centers and to find ways to improve outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 120 Years
SexAll
SponsorGrupo Espanol de Investigacion en Sarcomas Academic / other
Locations9 sites (Buenos Aires and 8 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04181970 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the quality of care for patients with soft-tissue sarcoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and bone sarcoma across expert and non-expert centers. It involves both retrospective and prospective data collection, analyzing various quality indicators and patient outcomes such as survival rates and treatment efficacy. The study also includes a translational research component, utilizing tumor samples to identify biomarkers and develop preclinical models. The goal is to enhance the understanding of treatment differences and improve patient prognosis in sarcoma care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a histological diagnosis of soft-tissue sarcoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, or bone sarcoma.

Not a fit: Patients with sarcomas diagnosed before January 2005 or those without available clinical and treatment information may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols and outcomes for sarcoma patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes in sarcoma management when patients are treated at expert centers, supporting the relevance of this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Histological diagnosis of soft-tissue sarcoma, GIST or bone sarcoma (all subtypes) from January 2005 until Juny/September 2023.
* ≥ 18 years
* Available clinical and treatment information

Exclusion Criteria:

There is no exclusion criteria

Where this trial is running

Buenos Aires and 8 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Soft-tissue SarcomaGastrointestinal Stromal TumorsBone Sarcoma
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.