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New treatment option 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
- To assess the feasibility of an expedited referral process for the obese endometrial cancer or EIN patient from her gynecologic oncologist to the Brigham Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (CMBS) in order to undergo concurrent weight loss surgery and hysterectomy within 8 weeks of first appointment with a gynecologic oncologist (or 12 weeks for EIN patients).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
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. --This includes active smokers, prior bariatric surgery, active substance...
- 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's taking place
- 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.
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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