Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Examining the impact of small-volume lymph node disease in endometrial and cervical cancer

Official title: The Role of Micrometastasis and Isolated Tumor Cells (ITCs) in Uterine Cancers (Endometrial/Cervical) Submitted to Sentinel Lymph Nodes (SLN) Procedure: an Observational Study

Run by Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano · NCT04403867 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how small amounts of cancer in lymph nodes affect treatment choices and outcomes for people with early-stage endometrial and cervical cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2, 2020
Main results expectedJanuary 2025
Study endsJanuary 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 17, 2022
Trial IDNCT04403867 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with early-stage endometrial or cervical cancer scheduled for sentinel lymph node procedures.

Probably not a fit

Patients with advanced or metastatic forms of endometrial or cervical cancer will 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 aims to investigate the role of micrometastasis and isolated tumor cells in patients with early-stage endometrial and cervical cancer undergoing sentinel lymph node procedures. It will collect and analyze data on the type and volume of lymph node disease, treatment choices, and oncological outcomes such as disease-free survival, overall survival, and recurrence rates. The goal is to identify patient groups that may or may not require adjuvant treatment based on their lymph node status.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help tailor treatment plans for patients with endometrial and cervical cancer, potentially reducing unnecessary adjuvant therapies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored similar approaches in lymph node evaluation, indicating potential for meaningful insights, though this specific focus on micrometastasis is less common.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Early stage endometrial cancer scheduled for SLN procedure
* Early stage cervical cancer scheduled for SLN procedure
* Pathological evaluation of SLNs with standard ultra-staging or one-step nucleic acid amplification (OSNA) for the detection of metastasis
* Presence of lymph nodes metastasis (macrometastasis or low volume disease \[micrometastasis and isolated tumor cells\])

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous (\<5 years) or concomitant malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer
* Advanced/metastatic endometrial cancer
* Locally advanced/metastatic cervical cancer

Where it's running

  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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