Body Image and Function After Surgery for Limb Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Studies body image, quality of life and walking in adults after limb sarcoma surgery.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Outcomes Following Limb Sparing Surgery for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Key facts
- Where
- Amsterdam, NetherlandsSee the site
Where in Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMCAmsterdam, NetherlandsTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Amsterdam UMC
- Trial code
- NCT06962072
- Record updated
- 19 December 2025
- Original description
The goal of this study is to assess body image, health-related quality of life (QoL), and functioning (gait function, joint function, and walking ability) in patients after resection of localized soft tissue sarcoma (STS) of the extremities. A secondary objective is to assess the influence of different variables (e.g., radiotherapy, ethnicity, etc.) on body image, health-related QoL, and functioning.Read full original descriptionShow less
Body Image, Health-related Quality of Life, and Function After Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
The goal of this study is to assess body image, health-related quality of life (QoL), and functioning (gait function, joint function, and walking ability) in patients after resection of localized soft tissue sarcoma (STS) of the extremities. A secondary objective is to assess the influence of different variables (e.g., radiotherapy, ethnicity, etc.) on body image, health-related QoL, and functioning.
Patients who underwent a surgical resection at the Amsterdam UMC between 2010 and 2021 will be approached to participate in the study. Participants will complete four questionnaires and undergo a physical examination. Additionally, they will have a 3D gait analysis, a 6-minute walk test with gas analysis, and a muscle strength assessment. Furthermore, muscle volume change will be evaluated on pre- versus postoperative MRI scans.
Inclusion: Treated with surgical resection for primary non-metastatic extremity STS at the Amsterdam UMC between 2010-2021; Being able to visit the Amsterdam UMC, location AMC once or twice; Pregnant patients must agree to be scheduled 5 months after their pregnancy ends.
Exclusion: Patients who cannot maintain 6 minutes of walking will be excluded from the 6-minute walk test.