Does surgery spread cervical cancer cells? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT04770090
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether surgery for early-stage cervical cancer causes tumor cells to enter the bloodstream, which might explain higher recurrence rates seen with certain surgical methods. Researchers will take blood samples from 20 women during their operation to detect circulating tumor cells. They will also track whether these women remain cancer-free for 3 to 5 years after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If tumor cells are found in the blood during surgery, it could help explain why some women have a higher risk of cancer returning after certain types of surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study, so it may not prove that these cells cause recurrence. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, France
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Department of gynaecology, Montpellier University Hospital
Montpellier, 34295, France
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Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle
Montpellier, 34298, France
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