Acceptability of DNA Markers in Vaginal Fluid for Endometrial Cancer Detection
Official title: Acceptability of Testing DNA Markers in Vaginal Fluid for the Detection of Endometrial Cancer
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT07527143 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study asks if Black women 45 and older with bleeding symptoms feel comfortable using vaginal fluid DNA tests to help detect endometrial cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 10, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 10, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07527143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are self-identified Black women aged 45 or older with an intact uterus who have experienced abnormal uterine or post-menopausal bleeding and are willing to participate in a 45-minute virtual interview.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who have had a prior or current diagnosis of endometrial cancer, or those unwilling to engage in a virtual interview, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study explores how women respond to the idea of testing DNA markers in vaginal fluid as a potential method for early detection of endometrial cancer. Participants are self-identified Black individuals aged 45 or older with an intact uterus who have experienced abnormal uterine or post-menopausal bleeding. The study uses a non-interventional design with a 45-minute virtual interview to assess acceptability and perspectives. Lead coordination is via Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with Mayo as the sponsor and no collaborators listed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If found acceptable, this approach could support development of non-invasive screening options for endometrial cancer in at-risk populations.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research in non-invasive DNA-based tests for cancer detection has shown mixed results; this study focuses on acceptability rather than diagnostic performance.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identified Black individuals ≥ 45 years with an intact uterus * Assigned female sex at birth * Experience with abnormal uterine or post-menopausal bleeding (defined as vaginal bleeding between periods, heavy vaginal bleeding, vaginal bleeding after menopause, and/or red, brown, or pink colored vaginal discharge after menopause) * Willing to participate in a 45-minute virtual interview Exclusion Criteria: * Previous or current diagnosis of endometrial cancer
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shariska Harrington, MD — Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- Study coordinator: Clinical Trials Referral Office
- Email: mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu
- Phone: 855-776-0015
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.