Surgical tool under scrutiny: could it spread cancer cells?

NCT ID NCT04586959

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using a uterine manipulator during minimally invasive surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer causes cancer cells to appear in the abdominal fluid. About 278 adults with suspected early-stage cancer will be randomly assigned to have surgery with or without the manipulator. The goal is to see if the tool increases the risk of spreading cancer cells, which could affect future treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Baylor College of Medicine- McNair Campus

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Ben Taub General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    SUSPENDED

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Harris Health System - Smith Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77054, United States

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