Could a simple swab predict ovarian cancer? penn study seeks clues in vaginal bacteria

NCT ID NCT06962059

Summary

This study aims to find out if the bacteria and chemicals in the vagina can help detect ovarian cancer earlier. Researchers will collect one-time vaginal swab and stool samples from 50 healthy volunteers without cancer or known genetic risk. These samples will be compared to those from people at high risk or with ovarian cancer to try to build a prediction model.

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  • Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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