Observation in Patients With Early-Stage Vulvar Cancer Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (NCT01500512) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Observation in Patients With Early-Stage Vulvar Cancer Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection
United States, Canada148 participantsStarted 2012-01-03
Plain-language summary
This research trial studies patients with early-stage vulvar cancer undergoing sentinel lymph node dissection. Sentinel lymph node dissection may have fewer side effects than removing all lymph nodes. Observing patients undergoing sentinel lymph node dissection may help doctors confirm the safety of the procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients must have squamous cell carcinoma with a depth invasion \> 1 mm
* Patients must have T1 or T2 tumors (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics\[FIGO\] staging), \< 4 cm, not encroaching in urethra, vagina, or anus with clinically negative inguinofemoral lymph nodes
* Localization and size of the tumor are such that peri-lesional injection of the tracers at three or four sites is possible
* Preoperative imaging do not show enlarged (\< 1.5 cm) suspicious nodes
* Patients must sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inoperable tumors with diameter \> 4 cm
* Patients with inguinofemoral lymph nodes, at palpation clinically suspect for metastases, at radiology enlarged (\> 1.5 cm) suspicious groin nodes and with cytologically proven inguinofemoral lymph node metastases
* Patients with multifocal tumors
* Patients who are currently on an investigational drug for the treatment of vulvar cancer are excluded from participation in this trial
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.