Evaluating salivary RNAs in patients with ovarian masses

Evaluation of Salivary RNAs in the Presence of an Adnexal Mass of Ovarian Origin - OVAmiARN Study

Observational Ziwig · NCT05514028

This study is testing if changes in saliva can help doctors diagnose and manage patients with ovarian masses, including cancer, before and after surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment250 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorZiwig Industry-sponsored
Locations12 sites (Caen, Calvados and 11 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05514028 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the changes in salivary microRNA expression in patients diagnosed with ovarian adnexal masses, including ovarian cancer, borderline tumors, and benign cysts. Conducted across multiple obstetrics and gynecology departments in France, the study will track these changes from pre-operative to post-therapy visits without altering the standard care pathway. The goal is to enhance diagnostic speed and improve patient management for those requiring surgical intervention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with an ovarian adnexal mass diagnosed through clinical examination and imaging, who are scheduled for surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have significant reading or writing difficulties in French, or have other diagnosed cancers may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to faster diagnoses and better management strategies for patients with ovarian masses.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its focus on salivary RNAs for ovarian masses, similar studies using biomarkers for cancer diagnosis have shown promise.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over 18 years of age,
* A patient with an ovarian adnexal mass diagnosed by clinical examination and imaging and likely to be ovarian cancer, a borderline tumour or a benign cyst,
* Patient with an indication for surgery
* Patient has dated and signed the consent form,
* Patient affiliated to the healthcare system,

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant patient
* Patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
* Patient with significant difficulties in reading or writing the French language.
* Patient with another diagnosed cancer
* Patient with a history of cancer less than 5 years old

Where this trial is running

Caen, Calvados and 11 other locations

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Ovarian CancerOvarian Cyst BenignBorderline Ovarian CancerCancerRNAmachine learning algorithmsOvarian
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.