๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-24

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Pilot Study (NCT03144206)

Randomized Pilot Study Evaluating Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Following Management of Soft Tissue Sarcoma With Neo-adjuvant Radiation and Surgical Resection

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Duke University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

A parallel-group randomized pilot trial at a single institution (Duke University) on the effect of postoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy on wound healing in patients with soft tissue sarcoma undergoing surgical resection with neo-adjuvant radiation therapy.. Participants will be allocated to either the treatment group (HBOT) or control (standard of care) by computer-generated randomization, stratified by tumor size (โ‰ค10cm and \>10cm). An unequal randomization of 2:1 will be utilized to provide experience prescribing HBOT to more patients.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Duke University โ€” Durham, North Carolina

Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Duke University โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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