Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Surgery for early-stage lung adenocarcinoma using a less extensive approach

Official title: Sublobar Resection for Adenocarcinoma in Situ/Minimally Invasive Adenocarcinoma Diagnosed by Intraoperative Frozen Section: a Single-arm, Multi-center, Phase III Trial

Run by Fudan University · NCT06031181 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a less invasive lung surgery can be effective for people with early-stage adenocarcinoma, helping them recover better than with traditional surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment390 (estimated)
SponsorFudan University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 31, 2023
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedDecember 13, 2023
Trial IDNCT06031181 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with resectable peripheral cT1N0M0 lung adenocarcinoma diagnosed via intraoperative frozen section.

Probably not a fit

Patients with invasive lung adenocarcinoma or those who have previously received lung cancer surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of sublobar resection for patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in situ or minimally invasive adenocarcinoma through intraoperative frozen section analysis. The study will involve patients aged 18 to 80 who have resectable peripheral tumors and have not undergone prior lung cancer surgery. Participants will be monitored for outcomes related to the surgical intervention, focusing on the therapeutic benefits of this less invasive approach compared to traditional methods.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a less invasive surgical option for patients with early-stage lung adenocarcinoma, potentially leading to better recovery and outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach is being evaluated in this trial, similar studies have shown promise in using less invasive surgical techniques for early-stage lung cancers.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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;
6. Single lung nodules with ground-glass dominant or pure ground-glass on CT, or multiple lung nodules with the major lesion being the aforementioned nodules;
7. Adenocarcinoma in Situ/Minimally Invasive Adenocarcinoma Diagnosed by Intraoperative Frozen Section
8. Not receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy before.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not cT1N0M0;
2. Cannot be completely resected by sublobar resection;
3. Invasive lung adenocarcinoma or not lung adenocarcinoma diagnosed cytologically or pathologically;
4. Receiving lung cancer surgery before;
5. Receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

Where it's running

  • Fudan University Cancer Center
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    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.