Assessing Uterine Ultrasound Done as a Diagnostic Tool for the Depth of Carcinoma Invasion (NCT02407535) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessing Uterine Ultrasound Done as a Diagnostic Tool for the Depth of Carcinoma Invasion
Israel20 participantsStarted 2015-03
Plain-language summary
In this study the investigators aim to assess the diagnostic performance of intraoperative, ultrasonographic assessment of the surgical extracted uterus for determining myometrial invasion's depth in comparison to preoperative ultrasound, intraoperative gross inspection and final pathological report (gold standard). The investigators hope that intraoperative gross inspection of the extracted uterus might offer an additional intraoperative tool for assessing the need for pelvic lymphadenectomy in early stage of endometrial cancer at least as good as pathological exam.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Patient's age is 18 or above
. Patient has been scheduled to undergo hysterectomy (laparoscopic or abdominal) for the staging and treatment of endometrial cancer (endometrioid subtype) and with the relevant suspected symptoms.
. Patient able to understand,read and sign informed consent.
. Patient is not participating in other medical trials at present or in the past 30 days
Exclusion criteria
. Age under 18 years
. Patients assessed preoperatively to be at stage 2 and higher endometrial carcinoma
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Tumor invasion
Timeframe: Average of 2 weeks (immediate assessment by ultrasound, average of 2 weeks for final pathological report)