Opportunistic Salpingectomy to Prevent Ovarian Cancer

A Study of Opportunistic Salpingectomy to Prevent Ovarian Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Surgery
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
45 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
266 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 45 and older who are interested in a preventive surgery after watching an educational video. Participants will answer questions in the clinic before and after watching the video.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman or was assigned female at birth.
  • I am 45 years old or older.
  • I have at least one in situ fallopian tube.
  • I do not plan to have children in the future.
  • I have an average risk of developing ovarian cancer.
  • I have a scheduled visit with a surgeon.
  • I am scheduled for certain types of surgery.
  • I have signed the informed consent.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am not fluent in English or Spanish.
  • I have a personal history of any gynecologic cancer.
  • I have a hereditary breast or ovarian cancer gene.
  • I have suspicious lesions on imaging.
  • I have previously had my fallopian tubes or ovaries removed.
  • I am currently pregnant.
  • I need an emergency surgery.
  • I have significant pelvic fibrosis or adhesions.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to find out how many participants are interested in a surgical preventive procedure after watching an educational video. Before and after watching the video, participants will complete questionnaires in the clinic.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Part I * Age ≥45 years * Scheduled visit with a nongynecologic surgeon * Female or assigned female at birth Part II * Age ≥45 years * At least one in situ fallopian tube * No desire or plan to have children in the future * Average risk of developing ovarian cancer ° Note: …
Contacts

Kara Long Roche, MD

212-639-7043

longrock@mskcc.org

CONTACT

Martin Weiser, MD

212-639-6698

weiser1@mskcc.org

CONTACT