This clinical trial compares the use of ultrasound for the detection of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) to the standard of care (which varies depending on cancer treatment). The ultrasound contrast agent is called Sonazoid and it consists of tiny gas-filled bubbles about the side of red blood cells. Diagnostic procedures, such as ultrasound with Sonazoid, may help identify more SLNs than standard of care in patients with cervical, vaginal, or vulvar cancer.
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:
* Be female
* Be diagnosed with cervical, vaginal or vulvar cancer
* Be at least 18 years of age
* If of child-bearing potential, must have a negative pregnancy test
* Be able to comply with study procedures
* Have read and signed the Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved informed consent form for participating in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Females who are pregnant or nursing
* Patients who have received an investigational drug in the 30 days before study drug administration, or will receive one within 72 hours afterwards
* Patients who are medically unstable, patients who are seriously or terminally ill, and patients whose clinical course is unpredictable. For example:
* Patients on life support or in a critical care unit
* Patients with clinically unstable cardiac arrhythmias, such as recurrent ventricular tachycardia
* Patients with recent cerebral hemorrhage
* Patients who have undergone surgery within 24 hours prior to the study sonographic examination
* Patients with congenital heart defects
* Patient with a known allergy to Sonazoid (including an anaphylactic allergy to eggs or egg products)
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.
What they're measuring
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Number of Sentinel Lymph Nodes (SLNs) Identified by Lymphosonography as Well as Blue Dye or Positron Emission Tomography (PET)-Computed Tomography (CT)