Impact of Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping on Patient Reported Lower Extremity Limb Dysfunction in Stage I Endometrial Cancer

NCT ID: NCT05646316

Last Updated: 2025-10-08

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

428 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-12-07

Study Completion Date

2026-10-31

Brief Summary

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This phase III trial compares the effect of sentinel lymph node mapping to standard lymph node dissection in reducing the risk of swelling in the legs (lymphedema) in patients undergoing a hysterectomy for stage I endometrial cancer. Standard lymph node dissection removes lymph nodes around the uterus during a hysterectomy to look for spread of cancer from the uterus to nearby lymph nodes. Sentinel lymph node mapping uses a special dye and camera to look for cancer that may have spread to nearby lymph nodes. Comparing the results of the procedures may help doctors predict the risk of long-term swelling in the legs.

Detailed Description

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To compare the rates of lower extremity limb dysfunction (defined as a \>= 4-point increase in Gynecologic Cancer Lymphedema Questionnaire \[GCLQ\] symptom score from baseline) in patients with apparent uterine confined endometrial cancer randomized to one of two lymphatic assessment strategies at time of hysterectomy:

Ia. Sentinel lymph node mapping and excision followed by side-specific lymphadenectomy on sides without a sentinel lymph node (SLN) identified according to a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines approved algorithm (Arm 1); Ib. Sentinel lymph node mapping and excision according to an NCCN Guidelines approved algorithm followed by bilateral pelvic +/- para-aortic lymphadenectomy (Arm 2).

SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To compare changes in lower extremity limb circumference in patients with apparent uterine confined endometrial cancer randomized to one of two lymphatic assessment strategies at time of hysterectomy.

II. To validate the test characteristics of a SLN mapping algorithm including SLN detection rates, rate of perioperative complications, rate of identifying lymphatic metastases, and detection of micrometastases using pathologic ultra-staging.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. To compare adjuvant therapy decisions in patients with apparent uterine confined endometrial cancer randomized to one of two lymphatic assessment strategies at time of hysterectomy.

II. To explore the impact of patient characteristics (age, body mass index \[BMI\], race), extent of lymph node dissection, and adjuvant therapy decisions (radiation, chemotherapy) on the development of lower extremity limb dysfunction - as well as their interaction with lymph node assessment strategies.

III. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of SLN mapping with or without completion of lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer.

SAFETY OBJECTIVE:

I. To compare progression free and overall survival in patients with apparent uterine confined endometrial cancer randomized to one of two lymphatic assessment strategies at time of hysterectomy.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM 1: Patients receive ICG dye via injection and undergo sentinel lymph node mapping and excision during standard minimally invasive hysterectomy. Lymph nodes around the uterus may be removed if the mapping and excision cannot be completed. Successful mapping requires no additional removal of lymph nodes.

ARM 2: Patients receive ICG dye via injection and undergo sentinel lymph node mapping and excision during standard minimally invasive hysterectomy. Additional lymph nodes around the uterus are removed per standard of care.

Patients in both arms also undergo imaging as clinically indicated and optional blood sample collection throughout the study.

After completion of study intervention, patients are followed every 3 months for one year and at 18 and 24 months.

Conditions

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Stage I Uterine Corpus Carcinoma or Carcinosarcoma AJCC v8

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Arm 1 (sentinel lymph node mapping)

Patients receive ICG dye via injection and undergo sentinel lymph node mapping and excision during standard minimally invasive hysterectomy. Lymph nodes around the uterus may be removed if the mapping and excision cannot be completed. Successful mapping requires no additional removal of lymph nodes. Patients also undergo imaging as clinically indicated and optional blood sample collection throughout the study.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Biospecimen Collection

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo blood sample collection

Diagnostic Imaging Testing

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo imaging

Excisional Biopsy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo sentinel lymph node excision

Indocyanine Green Solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Given via injection

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo minimally invasive hysterectomy

Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo pelvic lymphadenectomy

Questionnaire Administration

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo sentinel lymph node mapping

Arm 2 (sentinel lymph node mapping, pelvic lymphadenectomy)

Patients receive ICG dye via injection and undergo sentinel lymph node mapping and excision during standard minimally invasive hysterectomy. Additional lymph nodes around the uterus are removed per standard of care. Patients also undergo imaging as clinically indicated and optional blood sample collection throughout the study.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Biospecimen Collection

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo blood sample collection

Diagnostic Imaging Testing

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo imaging

Excisional Biopsy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo sentinel lymph node excision

Indocyanine Green Solution

Intervention Type DRUG

Given via injection

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo minimally invasive hysterectomy

Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo pelvic lymphadenectomy

Questionnaire Administration

Intervention Type OTHER

Ancillary studies

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Undergo sentinel lymph node mapping

Interventions

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Biospecimen Collection

Undergo blood sample collection

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Imaging Testing

Undergo imaging

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Excisional Biopsy

Undergo sentinel lymph node excision

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Indocyanine Green Solution

Given via injection

Intervention Type DRUG

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Undergo minimally invasive hysterectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Undergo pelvic lymphadenectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Questionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies

Intervention Type OTHER

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping

Undergo sentinel lymph node mapping

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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Biological Sample Collection Biospecimen Collected Specimen Collection Diagnostic Imaging Medical Imaging Biopsy, Excisional surgical biopsy IC-GREEN ICG Solution Minimally-Invasive Surgery Surgery, Minimally Invasive Excision Pelvic Lymph Nodes Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Histologically proven diagnosis of endometrial cancer based on endometrial sampling with a plan to undergo laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy and lymphatic assessment as part of primary management. Biopsy must be performed within 90 days prior to registration
* Clinical stage I endometrial cancer based on the following diagnostic workup:

* History/physical examination within 30 days prior to registration is reassuring for the absence of metastatic disease
* Age \>= 18 years
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0, 1 or 2
* Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial
* The patient or a legally authorized representative must provide study-specific informed consent prior to study entry and, for patients treated in the United States (U.S.), authorization permitting release of personal health information
* Patients must speak English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients whom the surgeon believes is not a candidate for pelvic lymphadenectomy due to medical comorbidities or other technical challenges (i.e. morbid obesity or prior surgery)
* History of chemotherapy or immunotherapy for the treatment of endometrial cancer. Progestin-containing therapies such as megestrol, medroxyprogesterone, or levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine device (IUD) are acceptable
* History of radiation to the pelvis, groin or lower extremities, or surgery to the pelvic lymph nodes or inguinal lymph nodes
* Patients who are going to undergo another elective surgery during the same operative event as their hysterectomy (i.e., sacrocolpopexy, cholecystectomy)
* Patients with severe, active co-morbidity defined as follows:

* History of patient or provider identified lower extremity lymphedema
* History of patient or provider identified chronic lower extremity swelling
* History of lower extremity or pelvic deep venous thromboembolism within 90 days of registration
* History of lower extremity cellulitis within 90 days of registration
* For the bioimpedance sub study only: patients with implantable metal devices (i.e. defibrillator, metal joint replacements, etc.) will not be eligible to participate in the bioimpedance sub study but will be eligible to participate in the overall study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

NRG Oncology

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Edward J Tanner

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

NRG Oncology

Locations

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George Washington University Medical Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral Gables

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Doral

Doral, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer Center

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Kendall

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Plantation

Plantation, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Augusta University Medical Center

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville

Warrenville, Illinois, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

IU Health North Hospital

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Indiana University/Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

West Jefferson Medical Center

Marrero, Louisiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

LSU Healthcare Network / Metairie Multi-Specialty Clinic

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Louisiana State University Health Science Center

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

University Medical Center New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

University of Maryland/Greenebaum Cancer Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Bel Air, Maryland, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

McLaren Cancer Institute-Flint

Flint, Michigan, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Fairview Southdale Hospital

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center Maple Grove

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Saint John's Hospital - Healtheast

Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Fairview Northland Medical Center

Princeton, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Regions Hospital

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Fairview Lakes Medical Center

Wyoming, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Mercy Hospital Springfield

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Saint Vincent Healthcare

Billings, Montana, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Saint Vincent Frontier Cancer Center

Billings, Montana, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Intermountain Health West End Clinic

Billings, Montana, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Saint James Community Hospital and Cancer Treatment Center

Butte, Montana, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Nebraska Medicine-Village Pointe

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Women's Cancer Center of Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Bryn Mawr Hospital

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Paoli Memorial Hospital

Paoli, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Lankenau Medical Center

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Women and Infants Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Parkland Memorial Hospital

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

UT Southwestern Clinical Center at Richardson/Plano

Richardson, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

University of Virginia Cancer Center

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Site Status SUSPENDED

Countries

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United States

Facility Contacts

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214-648-7097

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214-648-7097

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972-669-7044

Other Identifiers

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NCI-2022-05090

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

NRG-CC010

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

NRG-CC010

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

NRG-CC010

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

UG1CA189867

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

View Link

NRG-CC010

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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