New markers may spot ovarian cancer earlier
NCT ID NCT02326064
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a new tumor marker (HE4) and using special scoring systems (ROMA and RMI) can better tell the difference between harmless ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer. Researchers measured CA125 and HE4 levels in 221 women scheduled for ovarian cyst surgery. The goal was to improve early diagnosis and reduce uncertainty.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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221 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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May 2015
- Finished
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Jun 2016
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patient hospitalized for surgery for presumed benign ovarian tumor
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * patients to undergo surgery for an ovarian cyst * presumed benign ovarian tumor (according to the rules of the IOTA(International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Group) group) * agreement to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant patient * minor patient * Patient under guardianship, trusteeship, or deprived of liberty * Patient with ascites or metastases or malignant ovarian mass presumed under the rules of IOTA group. * Patient with an adnexal torsion is suspected * Patient unable to understand the proposed study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH de Saint Nazaire
Saint-Nazaire, 44606, France
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CHD Vendée
La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Cholet
Cholet, 49300, France
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