Collecting data on patients with low-grade ovarian or peritoneal tumors
Official title: Data Collection for Patients With Low Grade Ovarian Carcinoma
Run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · NCT00488878 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from around 1600 women with low-grade ovarian or peritoneal tumors to help understand their disease and improve future treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 19, 2006 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2034 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2035 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00488878 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are female patients diagnosed with low-grade ovarian or peritoneal tumors, including those whose disease has progressed to a higher-grade carcinoma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with high-grade ovarian or peritoneal tumors may not receive any 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 aims to gather comprehensive data on approximately 1600 female patients diagnosed with low-grade ovarian or peritoneal tumors. It focuses on collecting both prospective and retrospective information regarding disease characteristics, treatment regimens, and patient outcomes. The data will be organized in a secure repository to facilitate future research and improve understanding of these tumor types. Additionally, tumor samples will be collected to establish a tumor bank for further analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for patients with low-grade ovarian and peritoneal tumors.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on data collection and tumor banking have shown success in enhancing research and treatment strategies for various cancers.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients whose disease progressed to a higher-grade carcinoma since the time of original diagnosis: * Ovarian tumor of low malignant potential * Low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary * Primary peritoneal tumor of low malignant potential * Low-grade serous carcinoma of the peritoneum * Psammocarcinoma
Where it's running
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David M Gershenson — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Lisa Nathan
- Email: lcnathan@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-745-3837
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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.