Could removing tubes first, ovaries later prevent ovarian cancer?
NCT ID NCT04294927
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study is for women with certain gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) that greatly increase their risk of ovarian cancer. Instead of removing both ovaries and fallopian tubes at once, researchers are testing a two-step approach: first remove just the tubes, and then remove the ovaries later. The goal is to see if this method is as safe and effective at preventing ovarian cancer, while possibly delaying menopause and its side effects. About 3,000 women will take part.
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