Gathering data on primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma
Official title: Clinical Management and Outcomes of Primary Ovarian Leiomyosarcoma
Run by Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS · NCT06749600 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information on a rare type of ovarian cancer called primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma to help understand how it is diagnosed and treated.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS Government |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 10 sites (Modena, Italy and 9 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 14, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06749600 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 to 99 diagnosed with primary leiomyosarcoma of the ovary.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other forms of ovarian sarcoma or those diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma of the uterus 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 collect and analyze comprehensive data on primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma (POLMS), a rare form of ovarian cancer. It will utilize both retrospective and prospective methodologies to gather historical cases diagnosed since 1980, alongside newly identified cases. Data will be standardized and centralized using an electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) on REDCap, focusing on patient demographics, clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and outcomes. The goal is to uncover patterns in diagnosis and treatment to establish evidence-based guidelines for managing this aggressive cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and treatment guidelines for patients with primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma.
How similar studies have gone: While this study focuses on a rare cancer, similar observational studies have successfully established treatment guidelines for other rare malignancies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of primary leiomyosarcoma of the ovary; * Patients diagnosed with POLMS for whom data relating to diagnosis and treatment are available. * Aged between 18 and 99 years Exclusion Criteria: \- All patients with other forms of ovarian sarcoma (rhabdomyosarcomas, fibrosarcomas, stromal cell sarcomas) and patients diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma of the uterus will be excluded.
Where it's running
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AOU Policlinico di Modena
Modena, Italy, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Parma - S.C. Ostetricia e Ginecologia
Parma, Pr, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia, Re, Italy Recruiting -
Malzoni - Avellino
Avellino, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico - San Marco" - Catania
Catania, Italy Recruiting -
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Italy Recruiting
Show 4 more locations
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Fondazione Irccs San Gerardo Dei Tintori
Monza, Italy Recruiting -
IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Fondazione Pascale
Naples, Italy Recruiting -
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Naples, Italy Recruiting -
Ospedale "Sacro Cuore"
Verona, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vincenzo Dario Mandato, MD
- Email: vincenzodario.mandato@ausl.re.it
- Phone: +39 0522 295467
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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.