Improving diagnosis of ovarian cancer using imaging methods
Improved Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1700 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Trial ID | NCT05842629 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with an adnexal mass identified through ultrasonography.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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Patients with an adnexal mass observed at ultrasonography.
Where this trial is running
Aarhus
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.