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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2, 2020 |
| Main results expected | January 2025 |
| Study ends | January 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 17, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT04403867 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
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Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori
Milan, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fabio Martinelli, MD — Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano
- Study coordinator: Fabio Martinelli, MD
- Email: fabio.martinelli@istitutotumori.mi.it
- Phone: +390223903322
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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.