Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 90 Women only

Evaluating sentinel lymph node biopsy for early-stage ovarian cancer

Official title: Efficacy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

Run by Istanbul University · NCT05927818 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new type of lymph node surgery can help women with early-stage ovarian cancer get better treatment while reducing the risks of more extensive surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorIstanbul University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul, Turkey)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 15, 2023
Main results expectedOctober 15, 2025
Study endsJanuary 15, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 25, 2024
Trial IDNCT05927818 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are women with a suspicious adnexal mass who are medically and surgically fit for the procedures.

Probably not a fit

Patients with low probability ovarian masses, advanced-stage cancer, or recurrent ovarian cancer 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 prospective study aims to assess the efficacy of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with early-stage ovarian cancer by comparing its results to those obtained from systematic lymphadenectomy. Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of gynecologic cancer mortality, and accurate staging is crucial for treatment and prognosis. The study focuses on patients with suspicious adnexal masses, as up to 30% may be upstaged based on final pathology. By potentially reducing the need for extensive lymphadenectomy, the SLNB could minimize associated surgical risks.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to safer surgical options for patients with early-stage ovarian cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While SLNB has been successfully integrated into the management of other gynecologic cancers, its application in ovarian cancer is still in the early stages and lacks extensive prior validation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Must have a suspicious adnexal mass for early stage ovarian cancer

Must be medically and surgically fit enough to perform SLNB and complete the systematic lymphadenectomy.

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Exclusion Criteria:

Ovarian mass with low probability for early stage ovarian cancer.

Medical or surgical contraindications for surgical comprehensive staging.

Metastatic cancers or double primary cancers (metachronous) of ovary

Recurrent ovarian cancer

Preoperative or intraoperative finding of advanced ovarian cancer (FİGO stage III and IV)

Neoadjuvant ovarian cancer

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Where it's running

  • Istanbul University
    Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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