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NCT00879840 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Assessment of Screening Modalities for Gynecologic Cancers

A clinical trial, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Completed
Registry status
118
Enrollment target

NCT00879840: Completed study, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

NCT00879840 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI). The registered enrollment target is 118 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00879840 has completed, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

COMPLETED
Registry status
118 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Background: * Endometrial and ovarian cancers are, respectively, the fourth and eighth most common cancers among women in the United States. Although some routine Pap tests may detect the presence of cancer cells, there are no convincing early detection approaches for either cancer. Better methods of detection are needed. * Two possible methods for cancer detection involve samples taken with a tampon or a special kind of brush, called a Tao brush. Researchers would like to know more about how well these methods work. Objectives: * To assess the quality of DNA collected by the tampon and Tao brush sampling methods. * To detect genetic markers in collected DNA and determine if these markers are related to an individual s cancer status. Eligibility: * Women age 45 years and older with confirmed or suspected endometrial or ovarian cancer, who will be having surgery. * A control group of postmenopausal women having surgery for benign gynecological conditions will be included. Design: * Shortly before hysterectomy or more extensive procedures to treat either cancer or the benign condition: * A tampon will be inserted into the vagina to collect cell samples, and removed after 30 minutes. * After the tampon is removed, the cervix will be swabbed with the Tao brush to collect cell samples. * Following the hysterectomy, samples of healthy and cancerous tissue will be taken, and tested by researchers.

Primary Outcome

Histologically confirmed endometrial or ovarian cancer

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 118 participants
Start Date 2009-04-09
Est. Completion 2020-11-16
National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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What the finished NCT00879840 record still lists

NCT00879840 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 118 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.

NCT00879840 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00879840 about?

NCT00879840 is a clinical study titled "Assessment of Screening Modalities for Gynecologic Cancers". Background: * Endometrial and ovarian cancers are, respectively, the fourth and eighth most common cancers among women in the United States. Although some routine Pap tests may detect the presence of cancer cells, there are no convincing early detection approaches for either cancer. Better methods ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00879840?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 118 participants. The study started on 2009-04-09. Estimated completion is 2020-11-16.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00879840?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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