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Surgery

Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Seminoma

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Siamak Daneshmand
Research Sponsored by University of Southern California
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Axial imaging of lymphadenopathy within 6 weeks of the date of RPLND
Biopsy is not required, though if biopsy of the retroperitoneal node(s) was obtained, pathology must be consistent with pure seminoma
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial studies how well a surgery to remove lymph nodes in the retroperitoneum works in treating patients with early-stage testicular seminoma.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients with stage I-IIa testicular seminoma who've had an orchiectomy and show signs of cancer spread to lymph nodes in the retroperitoneum. Eligible participants should not have received prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy, must be within three years of initial diagnosis, and have good overall health as indicated by ECOG status.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND) surgery in treating testicular seminoma that has potentially spread to abdominal lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this procedure can reduce long-term health issues like second cancers or heart disease.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, RPLND surgery may include risks such as bleeding, infection, damage to surrounding organs, possible changes in fertility and complications from anesthesia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I had imaging of my lymph nodes done within the last 6 weeks.
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If I had a biopsy, it showed pure seminoma.
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I can carry out all my self-care but cannot do heavy physical work.
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I have 1 to 2 swollen lymph nodes in my abdomen, each less than 3 cm.
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My lymph node swelling is within the surgical area for RPLND.
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My testicular cancer was removed and confirmed as pure seminoma.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary outcome measures
Long-term RPLND complication rates
RFS
Short-term RPLND complication rates

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (RPLND)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients undergo RPLND.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,654 Previous Clinical Trials
40,933,098 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Lymphadenopathy
370 Patients Enrolled for Lymphadenopathy
University of Southern CaliforniaLead Sponsor
905 Previous Clinical Trials
1,596,263 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Lymphadenopathy
13 Patients Enrolled for Lymphadenopathy
Siamak DaneshmandPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Southern California
1 Previous Clinical Trials

Media Library

Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (Surgery) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02537548 — N/A
Lymphadenopathy Research Study Groups: Treatment (RPLND)
Lymphadenopathy Clinical Trial 2023: Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02537548 — N/A
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (Surgery) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02537548 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How widely dispersed are the facilities conducting this examination within this state?

"There are 14 locations hosting this clinical trial, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New jersey in New Brunswick, University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco and Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda. In addition to these sites, there is a host of other centres available for patient enrolment."

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Is there still availability for individuals to enroll in this clinical investigation?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is not currently recruiting participants. Initially posted on August 28th 2015 and updated lastly on August 6th 2022, the trial has yet to accept any patients. Nevertheless, there are presently 28 other trials actively searching for volunteers."

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~7 spots leftby Aug 2025