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NCT04839614 Concurrent Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Weight Loss Surgery in Obese Patients With Endometrial Carcinoma or Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia

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NCT ID NCT04839614
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Condition Endometrial Carcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2021-08-01
Primary Completion 2027-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CONCURRENT LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY AND WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY-Referral

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2021-08-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.

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Brief Summary

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).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 (OSA), obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), Pickwickian syndrome (a combination of OSA and OHS), nonalcoholic 4 fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), pseudotumor cerebri, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), asthma, venous stasis disease, severe urinary incontinence, debilitating arthritis, or considerably impaired quality of life) OR a BMI ≥ 40 * Tissue diagnosis (usually endometrial biopsy) of grade 1 endometrial carcinoma or EIN. Exclusion Criteria: * 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 abuse, recent suicide attempt, bulimia nervosa, large abdominal hernias, or poorly controlled psychiatric illness * include inability to read an English informed consent form, and unwillingness to provide informed consent.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Colleen Feltmate, MD

✉ cfeltmate@bwh.harvard.edu

📞 617-732-8840

Principal Investigator

Colleen Feltmate, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04839614 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Endometrial Carcinoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04839614 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04839614 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cfeltmate@bwh.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04839614 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States, Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04839614 clinical trial?

NCT04839614 is sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The principal investigator is Colleen Feltmate, MD at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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