Status:

RECRUITING

Lobectomy-First vs. Lymphadenectomy-First for Operable NSCLC (LOFTY)

Lead Sponsor:

Sun Yat-sen University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital

RenJi Hospital

Conditions:

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

During the surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), lymphadenectomy or lobectomy are performed first, different surgeons have different choices. Oncology textbooks require dissecting distant ly...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age from 18 to 80 years old;
  • The first clinical diagnosis before surgery was non-small cell lung cancer, including adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and other unknown types;
  • Clinical stage T1-2N0-1 (cI-II): Maximum diameter of tumor \<= 5 cm and short diameter of mediastinal lymph node \<= 1cm in thin layer computed tomography (CT);
  • The patient's physical condition is able to tolerate lobectomy: (1) Goldman index 0-1; (2) Predicted forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV1) \>= 40% and diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) \>= 40%; (3) Total bilirubin \<= 1.5 upper limit of normal; (4) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \<= 2.5 upper limit of normal; (5) Creatinine \<= 1.25 upper limit of normal and creatinine clearance rate (CCr) \>= 60 ml/min;
  • Performance status of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) = 0-1;
  • All relevant examinations were completed within 28 days before the operation;
  • Patients who understand this study and have signed an approved Informed Consent.

Exclusion

  • Patients who have undergone anti-tumor therapy (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) before surgery;
  • Patients with previous medical history of other malignant tumors or combined with second primary cancer at the time of enrollment;
  • Patients who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for sublobar resection (segment/wedge resection): (1) Ground glass opacity (GGO) with a solid component \<= 50%; (2) The largest diameter of nodule is \<= 2 cm; (3) The nodule is located in the outer third of the lung field;
  • Patients with preoperative diagnosis of pure GGO;
  • Patients with previous medical history of unilateral thoracotomy;
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding;
  • Patients with active bacterial or fungal infection that is difficult to control;
  • Patients with serious psychosis;
  • Patients with a history of severe heart disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction or angina pectoris in the past 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 16 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2030

Estimated Enrollment :

620 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06577792

Start Date

August 16 2023

End Date

December 31 2030

Last Update

May 16 2025

Active Locations (26)

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Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China, 100021

2

Fujian Medical University Union Hospital

Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350001

3

Fujian Provincial Hospital

Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350001

4

Gansu Provincial Hospital

Lanzhou, Gansu, China, 730013