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

Surgery for early-stage lung cancer with ground glass nodules

Official title: Segmentectomy for Ground Glass-dominant Invasive Lung Cancer With Size of 2-3cm: a Single-arm, Multi-center, Phase III Trial

Run by Fudan University · NCT05717803 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a lung-sparing surgery called segmentectomy can help people with early-stage lung cancer live longer and breathe better after treatment.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment307 (estimated)
SponsorFudan University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 15, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2029
Registry record updatedJune 3, 2024
Trial IDNCT05717803 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with ground glass-dominant lung adenocarcinoma that is 2-3 cm in size and can be completely resected.

Probably not a fit

Patients with tumors that cannot be completely resected or those who have received prior lung cancer treatments 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 segmentectomy, a lung-sparing surgical procedure, for patients with ground glass-dominant invasive lung adenocarcinoma measuring 2-3 cm. The study will assess the 5-year disease-free survival rates and post-operative lung function of participants. Eligible patients will undergo segmentectomy and will be monitored for their recovery and long-term outcomes. The trial is part of the Eastern Cooperative Thoracic Oncology Project (ECTOP) and focuses on a specific subset of lung cancer patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a less invasive surgical option for patients with early-stage lung cancer, potentially improving survival rates and preserving lung function.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results for segmentectomy in similar patient populations, indicating a potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who sign the informed consent form and are willing to complete the study according to the plan;
* Aged from 18 to 80 years old;
* ECOG equals 0 or 1;
* Not receiving lung cancer surgery before;
* Confirmed to be invasive lung adenocarcinoma intraoperatively or postoperatively;
* Ground glass-dominant lung nodules
* Consolidation-to-tumor ratio (CTR) ranges from 0 to 0.5, and tumor size ranges from 2 to 3cm;
* cN0 without distant metastasis;
* Tumors could be completely resected assed by surgeons;
* Not receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy before.

Exclusion Criteria:

* CTR is not 0-0.5, or size is not 2-3cm;
* Tumors could not be completely resected assed by surgeons;
* Not lung adenocarcinoma diagnosed cytologically or pathologically;
* Receiving lung cancer surgery before;
* Receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

Where it's running

  • Fudan University Shanghai 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.