Massive ovarian cancer screening trial tests whether early detection cuts deaths
NCT ID NCT01696994
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study enrolled over 78,000 women to see if regular screening with ultrasound and blood tests can lower the number of deaths from ovarian cancer. Participants were randomly assigned to either receive screening or usual care. The goal is to find out if catching the cancer early helps women live longer.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular screening reduces deaths from ovarian cancer, leading to better early detection guidelines.
What could go wrong
This trial is observational and completed enrollment; screening may not reduce deaths and could lead to false alarms or unnecessary procedures.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States