Ovarian cancer gene hunt launches in italy
NCT ID NCT07169396
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at genetic targets in ovarian cancer, focusing on a common type called high-grade serous carcinoma. Researchers will analyze tumor tissue from 180 adult women to understand which genes are involved. The goal is to find new ways to diagnose or treat the disease, but this is an observational study, not a treatment trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new diagnostic markers or treatment targets for ovarian cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult female patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer - including high-grade serous, endometrioid, mucinous, clear cell and mesonephric-like tumors - treated at AUSL-IRCCS Reggio Emilia, as well as women undergoing surgery for benign gynecological conditions (controls).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult women ≥18 years old * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer (including high- grade serous, endometrioid, mucinous, clear cell, or mesonephric-like histotypes) * Signed informed consent (for prospective cases) or ethically approved waiver (for retrospective samples) Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to sign informed consent * Diagnosis of low-grade or non-epithelial ovarian tumors * Patients whose clinical or pathological data are unavailable or insufficient for study inclusion
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
RECRUITINGReggio Emilia, Italy
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