Value of Right-sided Hemicolectomy for Chldren With High-risk Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Appendix

NCT ID: NCT05919758

Last Updated: 2024-07-30

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: RECRUITING
• Total Enrollment: 1000 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-05-01
• Study Completion Date: 2025-06-30

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the beneficial value of complementary surgery for appendiceal neuro-endocrine tumours in children.

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Detailed Description

Aim Current guidelines recommend complementary right-sided hemicolectomy for high-risk (pT2(with risk factors)/pT3) neuro-endocrine tumors (NET) of the appendix (based on adult studies). In contrast to adults, high-risk NET of the appendix in children seems to be a relatively benign disease with high disease-free survival (100% versus 70-80% in adults), but high quality data are lacking. Therefore these recommendations are now being questioned. We aim to investigate the value of complementary right-sided hemicolectomy for children with high-risk NET of the appendix. Ultimately leading to the development of a consensus guideline and solid information for patients/parents.

Plan of investigation In order to generate big data, an international historical cohort study is planned to compare complementary right-sided hemicolectomy with appendectomy alone for children with high-risk NET of the appendix. Results will be CONFIDENTIAL used by an international expert group to formulate treatment recommendations. Subsequently, these recommendations will be tested in an international Delphi study in order to develop a consensus guideline on the treatment of pediatric high-risk NET of the appendix.

Expected results The cohort study will generate high quality information on overall/disease-free survival, recurrence, complications, costs, and hr-QoL. Recommendations made will be tested in a Delphi study; not only on the beneficial value of complementary right-sided hemicolectomy, but also on follow-up protocols and preoperative work-up. Ultimately, an international consensus guideline that redefines low-risk and high-risk NET of the appendix will be developed, leading to global de-escalation and uniformity of treatment.

Relevance for childhood cancer Results are relevant for pediatric oncologists/surgeons/gastro-enterologists across the world, as redefining low-risk and high-risk patient groups, will lead to de-escalation of treatment. Furthermore, QoL of child and parents can be improved by reducing exposure to complications after complementary right-sided hemicolectomy, and by reducing the fear of recurrence by obtaining high-quality data to accurately inform patients and parents.

Conditions

Neoplasms; Appendix Cancer

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: COHORT
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• All patients that were treated for an appendiceal NET before the age of 18 years old
• Time period: 1990-2020

Exclusion Criteria

• Other appendiceal malignancies/tumours, for example:
• goblet cell carcinoma
• adenocarcinoma
• neuroendocrine carcinoma

• Maximum Eligible Age: 17 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Ramon Gorter

Principal investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Ramon R Gorter, MD PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Amsterdam UMC, department of pediatric surgery

Locations

Amsterdam UMC

Amsterdam-Zuidoost, , Netherlands

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

Netherlands

Central Contacts

Ramon R Gorter, MD PhD

Role: CONTACT

rr.gorter@amsterdamumc.nl

0205669111

Martine F Raphael, MD PhD

Role: CONTACT

m.raphael@amsterdamumc.nl

0205669111

Facility Contacts

Ramon R Gorter

Role: primary

rr.gorter@amsterdamumc.nl

Other Identifiers

W21_169#21.184

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id