Massive study tests if ovarian cancer screening cuts deaths

NCT ID NCT01696994

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether regular screening tests can help find ovarian cancer early and reduce the number of women who die from it. Over 78,000 women aged 55 to 74 took part. Researchers compared women who got screening tests to those who got usual care to see if screening made a difference in death rates.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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