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Simple blood test may spot ovarian cancer sooner

NCT ID NCT00539162

Diagnosis Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether combining the standard CA125 blood test with other tumor markers can help detect ovarian cancer earlier in women who are at low risk. Researchers will track 8,000 postmenopausal women over time, repeating blood tests and sometimes ultrasound if markers rise. The goal is to improve early detection, but this is an observational study, not a treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that catches ovarian cancer earlier, when it's easier to treat.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that early detection saves lives, and false alarms could cause unnecessary worry or procedures.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 8,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2001

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

50 to 74 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female, \>/= 50 years old or less than 75 years old. 2. Postmenopausal (\>/= 12 months amenorrhea). 3. Have at least one ovary. 4. Cancer-free and have not received any chemotherapy or radiation therapy for \>/=12 months prior to enrolling on this study. 5. Willingness to return for CA 125 blood tests annually or earlier if indicated. 6. Willingness to return to undergo transvaginal ultrasound if indicated. 7. Women need to provide the name of a gynecologist or qualified healthcare professional willing to provide appropriate follow-up care if indicated Exclusion Criteria: 1. Female: Less than 50 years old or older than 75 years at the time of enrollment. 2. Psychiatric or psychological or other conditions which prevent a fully informed consent. 3. Prior removal of both ovaries. 4. Active non-ovarian malignancy. 5. Women who have a history of non-ovarian malignancy will be eligible if they have no persistent or recurrent disease and have not received treatment for \>12 months. If they are on SERMS (i.e. tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) they will not be excluded. Women maybe undergoing or have had treatment \<12 months prior to study entry for basal cell carcinoma only. 6. High risk for ovarian cancer due to familial predisposition as defined by the following: a. Known mutation in BRCA1 of BRCA2. b. Two 1st or 2nd degree relatives of same lineage who have: two ovarian cancers; one ovarian cancer \& one pre-menopausal breast cancer; two pre-menopausal breast cancers; one pre-menopausal \& one post-menopausal breast cancer. (These conditions can also be met using the patient and one 1st or 2nd degree female relative.) c. Ashkenazi Jewish descent with one 1st degree or two 2nd degree relatives with pre-menopausal breast or ovarian cancer or participant has had pre-menopausal breast cancer. d. 1st or 2nd degree male relative with breast cancer diagnosed at any age. (First degree relative defined as children, siblings and parents. Second degree relative defined as half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandparents, and grandchildren.) 7. Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)/Lynch Syndrome: known genetic mutation, presumed HNPCC carrier, Amsterdam criteria.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ovarian cancer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Ovarian cancer

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    10 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carol G. Simon Cancer Center / Atlantic Health

    RECRUITING

    Morristown, New Jersey, 07962, United States

  • John Stoddard Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, United States

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Univ of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

  • UT Health Science Center San Antonio

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • University of Minnesota

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    RECRUITING

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

  • University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Women's Hospital of Texas, Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates (OGA)

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77054, United States

  • Women's and Infant's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States

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