Vascular surgeon's role in orthopedic surgery for muscle cancer
Official title: The Role of the Vascular Surgeon in Orthopedic Surgery of Musculoskeletal Tumors
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06818552 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having vascular surgeons help during orthopedic surgeries for muscle cancer can make the surgery safer and improve patient outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Italia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 21, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06818552 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with musculoskeletal tumors that involve vascular structures and require surgical intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without musculoskeletal tumors or those whose tumors do not involve vascular structures 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 observational study examines the involvement of vascular surgeons in the surgical treatment of musculoskeletal tumors that affect vascular structures. It highlights the importance of vascular surgical assistance during orthopedic and spinal surgeries, which can significantly reduce intraoperative and postoperative complications. The study aims to gather data on cases where vascular intervention is necessary, focusing on the outcomes and safety of these procedures. By analyzing these cases, the study seeks to improve surgical strategies and patient care in the management of musculoskeletal tumors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance surgical outcomes and reduce complications for patients undergoing surgery for musculoskeletal tumors.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, existing literature indicates that vascular surgical assistance has been beneficial in similar surgical contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient diagnosed with musculoskeletal tumor involving vascular structures requiring surgical removal * Planned surgical treatment with intraoperative assistance of the vascular surgeon * Obtaining informed consent * Age 18 years Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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IRCCS AOU di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola
Bologna, Italia, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mauro Gargiulo, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Mauro Gargiulo, MD
- Email: mauro.gargiulo2@unibo.it
- Phone: 0512143288
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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.