Selective lymph node dissection for early-stage lung cancer

Selective Lymph Node Dissection for cT1N0M0 Invasive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With CTR>0.5 Located in the Apical Segment: a Single-arm, Multi-center, Phase III Trial

PHASE3 · Fudan University · NCT06031246

This study is testing if a specific type of surgery called selective lymph node dissection can help people with early-stage lung cancer live longer and stay cancer-free.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment634 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorFudan University (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Please Select)
Trial IDNCT06031246 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of selective lymph node dissection in patients with cT1N0M0 invasive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a tumor-to-lung ratio greater than 0.5 and is located in the apical segment. The study will assess the 5-year overall survival rates, as well as the rates of post-operative lymph node metastasis and recurrence-free survival. Participants will undergo the surgical procedure of selective lymph node dissection to determine its therapeutic benefits.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with resectable cT1N0M0 NSCLC located in the apical segment and a tumor-to-lung ratio greater than 0.5.

Not a fit: Patients with non-resectable tumors, those who have received prior lung cancer treatments, or those with specific types of lung adenocarcinoma may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve survival rates and reduce recurrence in patients with early-stage lung cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with selective lymph node dissection in similar patient populations, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who sign the informed consent form and are willing to complete the study according to the plan;
2. Aged from 18 to 80 years old;
3. ECOG equals 0 or 1;
4. Not receiving lung cancer surgery before;
5. Resectable peripheral cT1N0M0 tumors with CTR\>0.5 located in the apical segment;
6. Non-lepidic predominant invasive NSCLC dignosed by frozen section;
7. Not receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy before.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not cT1N0M0;
2. Nodules not located in the apical segment or CTR≤0.5;
3. Pre-invasive lung adenocarcinoma, lepidic predominant adenocarcinoma, or not lung adenocarcinoma diagnosed cytologically or pathologically;
4. Receiving lung cancer surgery before;
5. Receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Please Select

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.

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Conditions: Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lymph Node Metastasis

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.