Cancer of Muscle
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to assess the functional ability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of upper extremity sarcoma patients who have undergone limb salvage surgery.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to assess the functional capabilities and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of upper-extremity sarcoma patients who have undergone limb salvage surgery. Patient hospital records are retrospectively reviewed for demographic and clinical data. The patient recruitment takes place at the outpatient clinic of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital, and Tampere University Hospital. The study includes a cross-sectional assessment at six months follow-up with five validated questionnaires. A follow-up is conducted two and five years after surgery in the outpatient clinic.
Interventions
PROCEDURELimb salvage
Local or free flaps
Sponsors
Tampere University Hospital
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Upper extremity soft tissue sarcoma locating in between scapula to arm * No metastasis at the time of diagnosis * Undergone limb salvage surgery * A minimum of 6 months follow-up * Written consent * Age \> 18
Exclusion criteria
* Age \<18 * No limb-salvage surgery due to sarcoma * Deceased
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health-related quality of life and upper-extremity functional capability | 6 months to five years | To assess health-related quality of life and upper-extremity functional capability |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The QuickDASH | 6 months to five years | to assess the upper-extremity function |
| Sarcoma recurrence | 6 months to five years | to assess sarcoma recurrence |
| Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 | 6 months to five years | to assess the health-related quality of life |
| The MSTS upper extremity section | 6 months to five years | to assess the upper-extremity function |
| The TESS upper extremity section | 6 months to five years | to assess the upper-extremity function |
| the 15D health-related quality of life instrument | 6 months to five years | to assess the health-related quality of life |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale for pain | 6 months to five years | to assess pain |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed