TVS Pilot Study

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare detection rates of endometrial cancer-specific methylated DNA markers in vaginal fluid collected via tampon v. vaginal swab.

 

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 – Cohort B (Benign control)

  • Women ≥ 45 years of age and meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Abnormal uterine bleeding;
    • Postmenopausal bleeding;
    • Asymptomatic, presenting for well-woman exam that will include a screening Pap test or vaginal speculum exam.

Exclusion Criteria – Cohort B (Benign control)

  • Prior hysterectomy.
  • Current known pregnancy diagnosis.
  • Any prior pelvic or vaginal radiotherapy.
  • Any current or prior cancer diagnosis (except basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, non-gyn) within the past 5 years.
  • Chemotherapy within the past 5 years\.
  • Current biopsy-proven cervical, vaginal, or vulvar cancer or lower genital tract dysplasia.
  • Current biopsy-proven endometrial cancer or endometrial hyperplasia.
  • Endometrial biopsy/sampling within the preceding 1 month.

Inclusion Criteria – Cohort C (Cancer / Hyperplasia)

  • Women will be ≥ 18 years of age and meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Presence of biopsy-proven Endometrial Cancer (any histology, including uterine carcinosarcoma) with surgical intervention planned. (Surgical intervention can include hysterectomy or D&C);
    • Presence of biopsy-proven AEH or EIN with surgical intervention planned. (Surgical intervention can include hysterectomy or D&C).

Exclusion Criteria – Cohort C (Cancer / Hyperplasia)

  • Undergoing surgical procedure for recurrent or metastatic endometrial cancer.
  • Receipt of preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy for current endometrial cancer diagnosis.
  • Prior hysterectomy.
  • Current known pregnancy diagnosis.
  • Prior or current biopsy-proven cervical cancer.
  • Presence of concomitant biopsy-proven cervical dysplasia.
  • Any prior pelvic or vaginal radiotherapy.
  • Any current or prior cancer diagnosis (except basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, non-gyn) within the past 5 years.
  • Chemotherapy within the past 5 years.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 01/31/24. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Jamie Bakkum-Gamez, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Maureen Lemens C.C.R.C.

(507) 293-1487

Lemens.Maureen@mayo.edu

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