Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Women only

Improving diagnosis of ovarian cancer using imaging methods

Official title: Improved Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

Run by University of Aarhus · NCT05842629 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to improve how doctors diagnose ovarian cancer by using different imaging techniques and descriptions to better tell the difference between harmless and harmful growths in the ovaries.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexWomen only
Enrollment1700 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Aarhus
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aarhus)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 15, 2021
Main results expectedJune 2024
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedMay 9, 2024
Trial IDNCT05842629 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients with an adnexal mass identified through ultrasonography.

Probably not a fit

Patients without an adnexal mass or those who have already undergone definitive treatment for 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 observational study aims to enhance the diagnosis of adnexal masses by implementing systematic image descriptions and evaluating various imaging methods and biomarkers. It focuses on distinguishing between benign and malignant adnexal masses through ultrasonography, MRI, and PET-CT, guided by IOTA recommendations. The study will also assess the management of conservatively treated adnexal masses by monitoring complications and longitudinal changes. Data will be collected prospectively but analyzed retrospectively, ensuring adherence to national and regional clinical guidelines.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate diagnoses of ovarian cancer, improving patient outcomes and treatment strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing systematic imaging approaches have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy for ovarian cancer, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patients with an adnexal mass observed at ultrasonography.

Where it's running

  • Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital
    Aarhus, Denmark
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Ina Marie Dueholm Hjorth, MD — University of Aarhus
  • Study coordinator: Ina Marie Dueholm Hjorth, MD
  • Email: imhjorth@gmail.com
  • Phone: +004526192456

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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.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.