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Cervix NeoplasmsNCT00288821

Diagnostic Imaging of Lymph Nodes in Gynaecologic Oncology

An observational study of Cervix Neoplasms and Ovarian Neoplasms, run by UMC Utrecht at 1 site in Netherlands.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique, the diffusion weighted imaging with body background signal suppression (DWIBS) in the detection of lymph node pathology in patients with gynaecologic malignancies. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
How many people
84 participants
Where
1 siteNetherlands
Study dates
Feb 2006to Mar 2009
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: patients with histologically proven cervical, vulvar, ovarian, endometrial cancer which are planned to have a regional lymph node dissection.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with
  • Cervical cancer stage Ia2-Ib, IIa
  • Endometrial cancer stage I (high risk), II
  • Ovarian cancer stage I, IIa-IIa
  • Vulvar cancer stage I, II
  • Age > 18 years
  • Karnofsky score > 70

Who cannot join

  • Eligible for the PORTEC II trial
  • Contra-indications to the MRI: surgical clips in the brain, a pacemaker and claustrophobia

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Netherlands1 site
  • University Medical Centre Utrecht

    Utrecht, Pb 85500, 3508 GA

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About this study

Official title: The Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-invasive Lymph Node Imaging in Gynaecologic Malignancies

The purpose of the study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique, the diffusion weighted imaging with body background signal suppression (DWIBS) in the detection of lymph node pathology in patients with gynaecologic malignancies.

Read the detailed description

The presence of lymph node metastases indicates a poor prognosis, with a marked decrease in 5-year survival rate. Lymph node involvement is an important factor in the choice of adjuvant treatment in gynaecological malignancies. Surgical lymphadenectomy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of lymph node metastases. This is a highly specialized procedure with increase in operative time and cost, and risk of surgery-related morbidity. Therefore, a non-invasive technique that accurately identifies lymph node metastasis would be beneficial. Diffusion Weighted whole body Imaging with Background Signal suppression (DWIBS) is a new imaging technique, which lightens lymph nodes and possibly differentiates normal and hyperplastic from metastatic lymph nodes. Cancer metastases in lymph nodes may be associated with alterations in water diffusivity and microcirculation within the node. It is also likely that cell density might play an important role. So far, no feasibility studies have will be evaluated for its accuracy, effectiveness, and feasibility in detecting lymph node metastases in gynaecological malignancies, as a possible alternative for the surgical staging method. The accuracy of a pelvic lymph node dissection (reference test) will also be evaluated by performing a post-operative DWIBS scan.

Keywords
Gynaecological malignancy, Diagnostic Accuracy, DWIBS, Lymph Nodes, Metastasis
Medical subject headings
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Ovarian Neoplasms, Endometrial Neoplasms, Vulvar Neoplasms, Lymphatic Metastasis, Neoplasm Metastasis

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Feb 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2006
  3. Primary completionMar 2009
  4. Study completionMar 2009

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
84 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00288821
Sponsor's protocol ID
DINGO study
Status last verified
Feb 2012
First submitted
7 Feb 2006
Last updated
9 Feb 2012
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Takahara T, Imai Y, Yamashita T, Yasuda S, Nasu S, Van Cauteren M. Diffusion weighted whole body imaging with background body signal suppression (DWIBS): technical improvement using free breathing, STIR and high resolution 3D display. Radiat Med. 2004 Jul-Aug;22(4):275-82.

    PubMed 15468951

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Cervix Neoplasms and Ovarian Neoplasms, run by UMC Utrecht at 1 site in Netherlands.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Feb 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Netherlands. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00288821, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Feb 2012.

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