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RecruitingNCT03438474ECLATUpdated Nov 25, 2024

Endometrial Cancer Lymphadenectomy Trial

An interventional study of Standard surgical procedure for endometrial cancer and systematic lymphadenectomy (LNE) in Cancer of Endometrium Stage I and Cancer of Endometrium Stage II, sponsored by Philipps University Marburg. Recruiting at 61 sites in 3 countries. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-11-25.

Sponsored by Philipps University Marburg · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
640
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

The primary aim of this trial is to ascertain whether or not systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LNE) does have a significant impact on overall survival (OS) in patients with endometrial cancer (EC) FIGO Stages I or II and high risk of recurrence. Secondary aims will be to evaluate the effect of LNE on disease free survival (DFS) and quality of life, as well as the complications and side effects of LNE and the number of resected lymphnodes. 640 patients with histologically confirmed EC with high risk of recurrence (stage pT1b - pT2, all histological subtypes; pT1a, G3 endometrioid or serous or clear cell EC or carcinosarcomas) will be randomized. In Arm A, a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and in case of serous or clear cell EC additionally an omentectomy will be performed. In arm B in addition a systematic pelvic and para-aortic LNE up to the level of the left renal vein will be performed.

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Conditions studied

  • Cancer of Endometrium Stage I
  • Cancer of Endometrium Stage II
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. histologically confirmed EC of clinical stages T1b and T2 (all histological types) and stage T1a G3 type 1 (endometrioid, endometriod with squamous differentiation, mucinous) or type 2 tumors (any percentage of serous or clear cell component) or carcinosarcoma
  2. a) no previous surgery concerning EC (primary surgery) or b) surgery after hysterectomy (e.g. for presumed low risk endometrial cancer) is allowed within 8 weeks after hysterectomy if no LNE was performed (secondary surgery)
  3. absence of bulky lymph nodes
  4. performance status ECOG 0-1
  5. age 18 - 75 years
  6. written informed consent
  7. adequate compliance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. stage pT1a, G1 or G2 tumors of type 1 histology
  2. sarcomas (except for carcinosarcoma = malignant mixed Müllerian tumor)
  3. EC of FIGO stages III or IV (except for microscopical lymph node metastases)
  4. evidence of extrauterine disease by visual inspection
  5. recurrent EC
  6. preceding chemo-, radio, or endocrine therapy for EC
  7. any concomitant disease not allowing surgery including lymphadenectomy and/or chemotherapy
  8. any medical history indicating excessive peri-operative risk
  9. any current medication containing considerable surgical risk (e.g. bleeding: due to oral anticoagulating agents)
  10. any known disorder or circumstances making participation in trial and follow-up questionable. Insufficient compliance is expected.
  11. patients with second malignancies if disease or treatment might have an impact on the patient's prognosis
  12. known HIV-infection or AIDS
  13. simultaneous participation in other clinical trials if not permitted by the steering committee (translational or QoL studies not interfering with the objectives of ECLAT are allowed)
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
640 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Arm A standard surgical procedure

    Standard surgical procedure for endometrial cancer: total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, omentectomy (type 2 cancers)

    Procedure: Standard surgical procedure for endometrial cancer

  • Experimental
    Arm B systematic lymphadenectomy (LNE)

    In addition to standard procedures as defined for Arm A: systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LNE) up to the renal vessels

    Procedure: Standard surgical procedure for endometrial cancer · Procedure: systematic lymphadenectomy (LNE)

Interventions

  • ProcedureStandard surgical procedure for endometrial cancer

    total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, omentectomy (type 2 cancers)

  • Proceduresystematic lymphadenectomy (LNE)

    systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LNE) up to the renal vessels

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Overall survival (OS)

    Impact of systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LNE) on overall survival in EC patients with high risk of recurrence

    Time frame: 60 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Disease free survival (DFS)

    Impact of systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LNE) on Disease free survival

    Time frame: 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 21 months, 24 months, 27 months, 30 months, 33 months, 36 months, 42 months, 48 months, 54 months, 60 months

  2. Disease specific survival (DSS)

    Impact of systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LNE) on Disease specific survival

    Time frame: 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 21 months, 24 months, 27 months, 30 months, 33 months, 36 months, 42 months, 48 months, 54 months, 60 months

  3. Assessment of serious complications

    Assessment of perioperative complications and site effects of LNE

    Time frame: during surgery, at hospital discharge, day 60, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months

  4. EORTC QLQ-C30

    Health related Quality of life (QoL)

    Time frame: Baseline, at hospital discharge, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 21 months, 24 months, 27 months, 30 months, 33 months, 36 months, 42 months, 48 months, 54 months, 60 months

  5. EORTC QLQ-EN24

    Health related Quality of life (QoL)

    Time frame: Baseline, at hospital discharge, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 21 months, 24 months, 27 months, 30 months, 33 months, 36 months, 42 months, 48 months, 54 months, 60 months

  6. Number of resected lymph nodes

    resected pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes

    Time frame: during surgery

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Study locations

59 of 61 sites recruiting
  • Ostalb-Klinikum Aalen, Frauenklinik
    Aalen, 73430, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum St. Marien Amberg, Frauenklinik
    Amberg, 92224, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Ansbach, Klinikum Ansbach
    Ansbach, 91522, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Frauenklinik
    Augsburg, 86156, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Hochtaunus-Kliniken gGmbH, Frauenklinik
    Bad Homburg, 61325, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Klinikum am Bruderwald, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde
    Bamberg, 96049, Germany
    Recruiting
  • SANA Klinikum Lichtenberg, Oskar-Ziehten-Krankenhaus, Frauenklinik
    Berlin, 10365, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria-Klinikum, Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtsmedizin
    Berlin, 12157, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Berlin, 13353, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Vivantes Humboldt-Klinikum, Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtsmedizin
    Berlin, 13509, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Martin-Luther-Krankenhaus, Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
    Berlin, 14193, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Zentrum für Geburtshilfe u. Frauenheilkunde
    Bonn, 53105, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Sana Kliniken Leipziger Land GmbH, Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
    Borna, 04552, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Städtisches Klinikum Braunschweig gGmbH, Frauenklinik
    Braunschweig, 38114, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Bremen Mitte gGmbH, Frauenklinik
    Bremen, 28177, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Kliniken Böblingen, Frauenklinik
    Böblingen, 71032, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Donau-Ries Klinik Donauwörth, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Donauwörth, 86609, Germany
    Active, not recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Klinik u. Poliklinik f. Frauenheilkunde u. Geburtshilfe
    Dresden, 01304, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Kaiserswerther-Diakonie, Florence-Nightingale-Krankenhaus, Gynäkologie u. Geburtshilfe
    Düsseldorf, 40489, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Kliniken Essen Mitte, Evang. Huyssens Stiftung/Knappschaft GmbH, Gynäkologische Onkologie
    Essen, 45136, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität, Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
    Frankfurt/Main, 60590, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Universitätsfrauenklinik
    Freiburg, 79106, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Fulda gAG, Frauenklinik
    Fulda, 36043, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Fürth, Frauenklinik Nathanstift
    Fürth, 90766, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH, Frauenklinik
    Gießen, 35392, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum der Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität, Klinik u. Poliklinik f. Gynäkologie u. Geburtshilfe
    Greifswald, 17475, Germany
    Active, not recruiting
  • Klinikum Göttingen, Georg-August-Universität, Universitätsfrauenklinik
    Göttingen, 37075, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Gütersloh, Frauenklinik
    Gütersloh, 33332, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Halle/S., Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie
    Halle/Saale, 06120, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Klinik und Poliklinik für Gynäkologie
    Hamburg, 20246, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Agaplesion Diakonieklinikum Hamburg, Frauenklinik
    Hamburg, 20259, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Albertinen Krankenhaus/Albertinen-Haus gemeinnützige GmbH, Station B2 Gynäkologie
    Hamburg, 22457, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Frauenklinik
    Hannover, 30625, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Jena, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Jena, 07747, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Frauenklinik
    Karlsruhe, 73133, Germany
    Recruiting
  • ViDia Christliche Kliniken Karlsruhe, Frauenklinik
    Karlsruhe, 76135, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Evangelisches Krankenhaus Kalk gGmbH, Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
    Köln, 51103, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Mannheim GmbH, Universitäts-Frauenklinik
    Mannheim, 68167, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bethesda, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Mönchengladbach, 41061, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Dritter Orden, Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
    München, 80638, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum der Universität München (LMU), Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    München, 81377, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität, Frauen- und Poliklinik
    München, 81675, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Offenbach GmbH, Frauenklinik
    Offenbach, 63069, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Ortenau Klinikum St. Josefsklinik, Gynäkologie
    Offenburg, 77654, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Passau, Frauenklinik
    Passau, 94032, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Oberschwabenklinik Krankenhaus St. Elisabeth, Frauenklinik
    Ravensburg, 88212, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Caritas-Krankenhaus St. Josef, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde u. Geburtshilfe
    Regensburg, 93053, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Leopoldina Krankenhaus Schweinfurt GmbH, Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Schweinfurt, 97422, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Städt. Klinikum Solingen gGmbH, Frauenheilkunde u. Geburtshilfe
    Solingen, 42653, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Starnberg, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Starnberg, 82319, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum St. Elisabeth Straubing GmbH, Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Straubing, 94315, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Kreiskliniken Traunstein-Trostberg GmbH, Frauenklinik
    Traunstein, 83278, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Universitätsfrauenklinik
    Tübingen, 72076, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Universitätsfrauenklinik
    Ulm, 89075, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Christliches Klinikum Unna Mitte, Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
    Unna, 59423, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Schwarzwald-Baar Klinikum, Frauenklinik
    Villingen-Schwenningen, 78052, Germany
    Recruiting
  • St. Josefs-Hospital, Frauenklinik
    Wiesbaden, 65189, Germany
    • Boris Gabriel, Professor MD · Contact · bgabriel@joho.de · 0049 (0) 611-177 1512
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum der Stadt Wolfsburg, Frauenklinik
    Wolfsburg, 38440, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Okayama University Hospital
    Okayama, Japan
    • Shoji Nagao, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Saitama Medical University International Medical Center
    Saitama, Japan
    • Yabuno Akira, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Seoul, 110-744, Korea, Republic of
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Publications

  • Emons G, Kim JW, Weide K, de Gregorio N, Wimberger P, Trillsch F, Gabriel B, Denschlag D, Kommoss S, Aydogdu M, Papathemelis T, Gropp-Meier M, Muallem MZ, Kuhn C, Muller A, Frank M, Weigel M, Bronger H, Lampe B, Rau J, Schade-Brittinger C, Harter P. Endometrial Cancer Lymphadenectomy Trial (ECLAT) (pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy in patients with stage I or II endometrial cancer with high risk of recurrence; AGO-OP.6). Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2021 Jul;31(7):1075-1079. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2021-002703. PubMed 34226291 ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03438474
Lead sponsor
Philipps University Marburg
Collaborators
German Cancer Aid
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 19, 2018
Start date
Mar 28, 2018
Primary completion
Feb 15, 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Feb 15, 2029 (estimated)
Last update
Nov 25, 2024

Study contacts

Philipp Harter, Professor MD
Contact
p.harter@kem-med.com
+49 (0) 201 174-34511
Günter Emons, Professor MD
Contact
emons@med.uni-goettingen.de
+49 (0) 551-39 66501
Philipp Harter, Professor MD
principal investigator · Kliniken Essen Mitte, Gynäkologie und gynäkologische Onkologie

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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