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The Role of Cytomegalovirus and Inflammation on Patient Symptoms and Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a common virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), may increase fatigue and other symptoms following treatment for ovarian 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:

  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Ability to read and write in English.
  • Women with newly diagnosed with ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer.
  • Treatment plan includes chemotherapy.
  • Able to provide written voluntary consent before performance of any study related procedure.
  • Aim 1 only: after completion of initial chemotherapy.
  • Aim 2 only: prior to starting chemotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to provide informed consent.
  • Exposure to chemotherapy prior to ovarian cancer diagnosis.
  • Life expectancy < 3 months or in hospice care or nursing home.

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

Mankato, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stephan Thome, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Danielle Mutschler R.N.

(507) 594-6895

Mutschler.Danielle@mayo.edu

Albert Lea, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Mina Hanna, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Danielle Mutschler R.N.

(507) 377-4817

Mutschler.Danielle@mayo.edu

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