Could a simple fluid test catch ovarian cancer earlier?

NCT ID NCT02109367

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at 52 women scheduled for surgery due to a suspicious ovarian mass. Before surgery, doctors collected fluid from the space behind the vagina (culdocentesis) to measure two tumor markers, CA-125 and HE4. They also tested urine for estrogen ratios. The goal was to see if these markers could help diagnose ovarian cancer in a less invasive way.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

    Springfield, Illinois, 62794-9640, United States

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