Endometrial Cancer study: Bariatric Surgery
Official title Bariatric Surgery for Fertility-Sparing Treatment of Atypical Hyperplasia and Grade 1 Cancer of the Endometrium
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04008563
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if weight loss from bariatric surgery, together with progestin medication, improves the chance of stopping the cancer or pre‑cancer and keeps it from coming back.
- Who it's for
- Obese women who have atypical hyperplasia or grade 1 endometrial cancer and want to preserve their ability to have children.
- What's involved
- Participants will have bariatric surgery and take progestin medication, and will attend follow‑up visits and tests to monitor the cancer and weight loss.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 41, women only
You may be able to join if
- BMI ≥ 35
- Diagnosis of grade 1 endometrioid endometrial cancer or complex atypical hyperplasia
- Clinical stage 1 disease - no evidence of metastatic disease beyond the uterus by imaging performed (MRI, CT)
- ECOG status \<2
- Desire for fertility preservation
You likely can't join if
- Evidence of myometrial invasion or extra-uterine disease on imaging
- High grade or p53 endometrial cancer
- History of other malignancies, except if curatively treated with no evidence of disease for \> 5 years
- Previous major upper abdominal surgery (ex. previous bariatric surgery, splenectomy, partial gastrectomy, liver resection, bowel resection).
- Current use of weight loss medication. NB: patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists (e.g., OZEMPIC) for the treatment of diabetes...
- Contraindications to sleeve gastrectomy
See the full eligibility criteria
- BMI ≥ 35
- Diagnosis of grade 1 endometrioid endometrial cancer or complex atypical hyperplasia
- Clinical stage 1 disease - no evidence of metastatic disease beyond the uterus by imaging performed (MRI, CT)
- ECOG status \<2
- Desire for fertility preservation
- No contraindications to progestin intrauterine device (IUD)
- Have signed an approved informed consent form
- Evidence of myometrial invasion or extra-uterine disease on imaging
- High grade or p53 endometrial cancer
- History of other malignancies, except if curatively treated with no evidence of disease for \> 5 years
- Previous major upper abdominal surgery (ex. previous bariatric surgery, splenectomy, partial gastrectomy, liver resection, bowel resection).
- Current use of weight loss medication. NB: patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists (e.g., OZEMPIC) for the treatment of diabetes will not be excluded.
- Contraindications to sleeve gastrectomy
- Medical co-morbidity with end-organ dysfunction
- Unable to understand and participate in the informed consent process
- Currently pregnant
- Active smoking in ≤6 months
- Active substance use disorder
- Current untreated or severe psychiatric issue
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 41 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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