Biospecimen Resource for Ovarian Cancer Research

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to create and maintain a resource of biospecimens and annotated clinical data for research projects focused on ovarian cancer.  Individuals who are undergoing evaluation for a pelvic mass are recruited, as well as age-matched community controls who have never had ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Cases

  • Women 14 years or older who are undergoing surgical evaluation for potential primary peritoneal, fallopian tube, or epithelial ovarian cancer  
  • Women who have previously participated in the research study and are returning to MCR for secondary debulking surgery for these diseases will be re-consented for permission to use excess tissue from the second surgery.
  • Women who are not considering surgery but who schedule consultations through medical oncology for ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer

Community Controls

  • Women age 14 and older residing in the six state areas of MN, IA, WI, SD, ND and IL.
    • No prior bilateral oophorectomy
    • No prior diagnosis of ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kristina Butler, M.D., M.S.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Scott Kaufmann, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

What is this? (?)
"Close"
Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available

Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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