RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT00539162

Use of CA125 and Complementary Biomarkers for the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer in Low Risk Women


Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

8,000 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2001

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to find out if combining a standard blood test (CA-125) that checks for ovarian cancer with other blood tests that check for related tumor markers may be helpful in the early detection of ovarian cancer in women who are at low risk. Tumor markers are substances in the blood that may be related to ovarian cancer.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 74 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a blood test (CA-125) combined with ultrasound to see if it can detect ovarian cancer earlier in postmenopausal women who are at average risk. You may be eligible if: - You are a woman between 50 and 74 years old - You have gone through menopause (no periods for at least 12 months) - You have at least one ovary - You are currently cancer-free and have not had chemotherapy or radiation in the past 12 months - You are willing to have annual blood tests and ultrasounds if needed - You have a gynecologist or qualified doctor for follow-up care You may NOT be eligible if: - You are younger than 50 or older than 75 - You have both ovaries removed - You currently have an active non-ovarian cancer - You are at high genetic risk for ovarian cancer (e.g., known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene change, strong family history of ovarian or early-onset breast cancer, Ashkenazi Jewish heritage with close relatives with these cancers, or Lynch Syndrome/HNPCC) - You have had a non-ovarian cancer and finished treatment less than 12 months ago (except basal cell skin cancer) - You have a mental health condition that prevents you from giving fully informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALQuestionnaire

Questionnaires completed at baseline and during each follow up visit.


Locations(12)

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Univ of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Miami, Florida, United States

John Stoddard Cancer Center

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Carol G. Simon Cancer Center / Atlantic Health

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York, United States

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Women's and Infant's Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States

University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Women's Hospital of Texas, Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates (OGA)

Houston, Texas, United States

UT Health Science Center San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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