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Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection in Treating Patients With Testicular Seminoma
NCT02537548 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This phase II trial studies how well retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) works in treating patients with stage I-IIa testicular seminoma. The retroperitoneum is the space in the body behind the intestines that is typically the first place that seminoma spreads. RPLND is a surgery that removes lymph nodes in this area to treat testicular seminoma and may experience fewer long-term toxicities, such as a second cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes), or lung disease.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- PROCEDURE Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
Study Locations (14)
California
- Loma Linda University Medical Center — Loma Linda
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center — Los Angeles
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco
- Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics — Stanford
Colorado
- University of Colorado Hospital - Aurora — Aurora
Georgia
- Emory University — Atlanta
Illinois
- University of Chicago Medical Center — Chicago
Indiana
- Indiana University — Indianapolis
Maryland
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins — Baltimore
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic — Rochester
New Jersey
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey — New Brunswick
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 55 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-08-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-08-28 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02537548
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02537548 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 55 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Southern California, which has 412 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Lymphadenopathy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Laboratory Biomarker Analysis is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02537548 reports 14 study locations spanning 11 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Colorado, Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02537548 about?
NCT02537548 is a clinical study titled "Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection in Treating Patients With Testicular Seminoma". This phase II trial studies how well retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) works in treating patients with stage I-IIa testicular seminoma. The retroperitoneum is the space in the body behind the intestines that is typically the first place that seminoma spreads. RPLND is a surgery that remo...
What is the current status of trial NCT02537548?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 55 participants. The study started on 2015-08-28. Estimated completion is 2027-08-28.
What conditions does trial NCT02537548 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lymphadenopathy, Stage I Testicular Seminoma, Stage II Testicular Seminoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02537548?
The interventions under investigation include: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis (OTHER), Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02537548?
This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 412 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02537548 being conducted?
This trial has 14 study locations across California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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