Clinical trials
Sentinel Lymph Node clinical trials
Below are recruiting sentinel lymph node clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 95 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07085442Recruiting
Targeted biopsy for breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes
This study reviews patients with early breast cancer that has spread to a small number of lymph nodes. It looks at how well a special biopsy removes those nodes during surgery, to help guide future care.
BurnleyAges 18 years+ - NCT04845828Recruiting
Sentinel node biopsy versus full node removal in early uterine cancer
This study compares two ways to check lymph nodes during surgery for early-stage endometrial (uterine) cancer: sentinel node biopsy versus removing more lymph nodes. It may help find whether the less extensive approach can stage the cancer accurately with fewer side effects.
SeoulAges 20–80 - NCT04403867Recruiting
Study of tiny cancer spread found in sentinel lymph nodes
This trial studies whether very small deposits of cancer (called micrometastasis or isolated tumor cells) are found in sentinel lymph nodes in early endometrial or cervical cancer. The goal is to better understand what these findings may mean for cancer spread and treatment planning.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05076942RecruitingPhase 2
Study of sentinel lymph nodes in vulvar cancer
This Phase 2 study looks at how vulvar squamous cell cancer (SCC) spreads to the sentinel lymph node, and how findings may guide treatment. It focuses on specific early-stage tumor features and requires that cancer is found in the sentinel lymph node.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04722692RecruitingPhase 3
Delayed sentinel lymph node biopsy for ductal cancer in situ
This trial tests whether doing a sentinel lymph node biopsy later (after breast surgery) is a safe, accurate way to check if cancer has spread. It uses a special tracking shot that helps find the lymph nodes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05981014RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune cells from lymph nodes for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether taking immune cells from your lymph nodes and giving them back to you can help shrink breast cancer that has not responded fully to initial chemotherapy. It is for women with HER2-negative breast cancer who have had stable disease after two cycles of a standard chemotherapy combination.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06121570RecruitingPhase 1
Study of immune cells from lymph nodes for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether using a patient's own immune cells from lymph nodes near the tumor, given as a treatment before surgery, can help shrink HER2-negative breast cancer. It is for people whose cancer has not responded fully to two cycles of initial chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06029504Recruiting
Optical-guided sentinel node biopsy for vulvar cancer staging
This trial tests a new optical method using a dye to find and remove the first lymph node (sentinel node) that cancer might spread to, to stage vulvar cancer more accurately. It's for patients with a smaller tumor (under 4 cm) that hasn't been treated in the groin area before.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06161428Recruiting
Dye-guided lymph node biopsy for vulvar cancer
This trial tests a new way to find and remove the first lymph node that might contain cancer cells in women with large or recurrent vulvar cancer. It uses a special dye to guide the surgeon, which may help improve staging and reduce side effects.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06169072RecruitingPhase 2
Finding lymph nodes with a tiny dose of magnetic tracer in breast cancer
This trial is testing whether a very small amount of a magnetic tracer called Magtrace can help find lymph nodes that need to be checked for cancer spread during breast cancer surgery.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07835087Recruiting
Guided removal of sentinel lymph nodes in early stomach cancer
This trial tests a new image-guided method to find and remove sentinel lymph nodes (the first nodes where cancer might spread) in people with early stomach cancer. The goal is to precisely remove only the affected lymph nodes during surgery, which might mean a less extensive operation and fewer side effects.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07777887Recruiting
Finding lymph nodes during testicular cancer surgery
This trial tests a way for surgeons to find the first lymph nodes that testicular cancer might spread to, using a special camera and a dye. It could help doctors decide if you need extra treatment after surgery to remove the testicle.
Saint Petersburg, Sankt-PeterburgAges 18–60 - NCT07780240Recruiting
Understanding arm band pain after breast cancer surgery
This study looks at how common axillary web syndrome (a rope-like band in the armpit after breast cancer surgery) is, who gets it, and how it affects arm function. It aims to help doctors better predict and manage this condition.
Istanbul, BAGCILARAges 18–80 - NCT05797415Recruiting
Check sentinel lymph node biopsy for several eye skin cancers
This trial studies whether a “sentinel lymph node biopsy” can better detect cancer spread in people with specific cancers of the eye surface and nearby tissues. It may help doctors find the right next treatment by learning whether lymph nodes are involved.
Roma, RomeAges 18–95 - NCT06619002Recruiting
Using video to make uterine cancer surgery safer
This study is collecting videos from a type of minimally invasive surgery called sentinel lymph node dissection for endometrial or cervical cancer. The goal is to use deep learning (a type of artificial intelligence) to help surgeons identify important structures and any spread of cancer during the procedure, making the surgery safer and more effective.
RomaAges 18–99 - NCT05935150Recruiting
Skipping lymph node surgery in early breast cancer
This trial studies whether you can safely avoid a lymph node biopsy in the armpit for early breast cancer when scans and exams look negative. It may reduce surgery-related side effects while still keeping cancer care on track.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT05927818Recruiting
Test a sentinel lymph node biopsy in early ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether taking a sample from the sentinel lymph node during surgery can help with staging early ovarian cancer. It may help doctors find spread to lymph nodes more accurately while limiting unnecessary lymph node removal in some cases.
Istanbul, TurkeyAges 18–90 - NCT07615374Recruiting
Combined laparo-endoscopic sentinel node surgery for early stomach cancer
This trial tests a surgical technique that combines two types of minimally invasive procedures (laparoscopy and endoscopy) to find and remove the first lymph node that might contain cancer (called the sentinel lymph node) in people with early stomach cancer. The goal is to remove only the necessary lymph nodes, potentially reducing side effects while ensuring the cancer hasn't spread.
Changchun, JilinAges Any age - NCT07579286Recruiting
Skipping lymph node surgery in early breast cancer
This trial tests whether older women with early-stage, slow-growing breast cancer can safely skip removal of underarm lymph nodes during surgery. The goal is to reduce surgery-related side effects while maintaining safety.
Saint Petersburg, Russian FederationAges 60 years+ - NCT06518135Recruiting
Sentinel node biopsy after chemo for initial node-positive breast cancer
This trial checks whether a less invasive sentinel lymph node biopsy (removing just a few nodes) can safely replace full lymph node removal for people whose breast cancer and underarm lymph nodes responded well to chemotherapy. It is for patients who initially had 1 to 3 involved nodes and now appear cancer-free in the armpit.
Henan, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT07508306Recruiting
Blue dye sentinel node mapping for early ovarian cancer
This study is testing a blue dye called Patent Blue to see if it can help surgeons find sentinel lymph nodes (the first nodes cancer might spread to) during surgery for early-stage ovarian cancer. The goal is to reduce the need for more extensive lymph node removal, possibly leading to fewer side effects.
La RabtaAges 18 years+ - NCT06780748RecruitingPhase 2
Light-guided re-surgery for recurrent breast cancer
This trial uses a special light and dye to help surgeons find and remove lymph nodes that might contain cancer cells, in women whose breast cancer has come back in the same area after previous surgery.
Goyang-siAges 18 years+ - NCT07441733Recruiting
Using a green dye to map lymph nodes in breast cancer surgery
This trial tests if an injection of indocyanine green dye can help surgeons find and remove only the key lymph nodes in the armpit during breast cancer surgery. It aims to reduce the need for more extensive lymph node removal.
Peschiera del Garda, VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT04671511Recruiting
Check targeted lymph node surgery for early breast cancer
This study tests a more focused surgery approach to remove lymph nodes in the armpit for people with early breast cancer that has been found in 1–2 axillary lymph nodes. It may help guide more precise treatment while checking how well this approach works.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sentinel lymph node?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 95 recruiting sentinel lymph node studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a sentinel lymph node trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a sentinel lymph node trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.