Clinical trial for Endometrial Carcinoma
Official title Concurrent Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Weight Loss Surgery in Obese Patients With Endometrial Carcinoma or Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04839614
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if a fast referral system can make it possible for these patients to have both surgeries at the same time.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for obese women who have early‑stage endometrial cancer or endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia.
- What's involved
- Participants will be referred quickly to a bariatric surgery center and will undergo weight‑loss surgery and a hysterectomy during the same hospital stay.
- Time commitment
- The whole process is planned to happen within 8 weeks for cancer patients and 12 weeks for pre‑cancer patients after their first appointment with a gynecologic oncologist.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female adults at least 18 years of age
- A BMI of 35-39.99 and 1 or more severe obesity-related co-morbidities --including T2D,112 hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea...
- Tissue diagnosis (usually endometrial biopsy) of grade 1 endometrial carcinoma or EIN.
You likely can't join if
- Younger than 18 years old
- BMI \< 35
- Without a tissue diagnosis, or with a grade 2 or greater endometrial cancer tissue diagnosis
- Pregnant participants will be excluded from this study.
- Patients with contraindications to bariatric surgery will also be excluded.
- include inability to read an English informed consent form, and unwillingness to provide informed consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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.
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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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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