Registry for patients with sarcoma and carcinosarcoma in Germany
Official title: GISAR German Interdisciplinary Sarcoma Registry
Run by Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest · NCT04122872 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering information from patients with sarcoma and carcinosarcoma in Germany to better understand their treatments and improve care for these rare tumors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 9000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest Academic / other |
| Locations | 21 sites (Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg and 20 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 29, 2018 |
| Main results expected | January 2038 |
| Study ends | January 2038 |
| Registry record updated | February 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04122872 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with histologically verified bone or soft tissue sarcomas or carcinosarcomas.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with non-histologically verified tumors or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The GISAR registry aims to collect comprehensive data on patients diagnosed with sarcoma and carcinosarcoma treated in Germany. It employs an open and modular approach, allowing for both prospective and retrospective data collection to address specific scientific questions regarding treatment effectiveness and adverse effects. By including a diverse patient population, the registry seeks to illuminate the current treatment landscape and improve understanding of various sarcoma subtypes and their management. This initiative is crucial given the rarity and complexity of these tumors, which often require multimodal treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with sarcoma and carcinosarcoma.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been registries for sarcomas, this specific approach focusing on carcinosarcoma is relatively novel and aims to fill existing knowledge gaps.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histological verified bone or soft tissue sarcomas including bone and soft tissue tumors with borderline histological results or with unclear histological dignity like giant cell tumors of the bone (GCTB), desmoid tumors, atypical lipomatous tumors etc. - independent of therapy form and therapy line - or Histological verified sarcomatoid carcinomas/ carcinosarcomas: tumors with histological, cytological, or molecular properties of both epithelial tumors ("carcinoma") and mesenchymal tumors ("sarcoma") - independent of therapy form and therapy line.
* Signed informed consent form or equivalent (s. chapter 10)
* Age ≥18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* none
Where it's running
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Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany Recruiting -
HELIOS Klinikum Bad Saarow
Bad Saarow, Germany Recruiting -
HELIOS Klinikum Berlin-Buch
Berlin, Germany Recruiting -
Vivantes Klinikum Berlin-Spandau
Berlin-Spandau, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Erlangen, Germany Recruiting
Show 15 more locations
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Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst
Frankfurt, Germany Recruiting -
Krankenhaus Nordwest KHNW
Frankfurt, Germany Recruiting -
Uniklinik Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
Greifswald, Germany Recruiting -
University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Halle, Germany Recruiting -
Asklepios Klinik St. Georg
Hamburg, Germany Recruiting -
Uniklinikum Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsmedizin Mainz
Mainz, Germany Recruiting -
Chirurgische Universitätsklinik Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany Recruiting -
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Münster, Germany Recruiting -
Klinikum Nürnberg
Nuremberg, Germany Recruiting -
Barmherzige Brüder Regensburg
Regensburg, Germany Recruiting -
Uniklinikum Regensburg
Regensburg, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Daniel Pink, Dr. med.
- Email: daniel.pink@helios-gesundheit.de
- Phone: +49 33631 7
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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.