17,956 women studied to sharpen cancer detection after menopause
NCT ID NCT03382145
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviewed the medical records of nearly 18,000 women who visited a special one-stop clinic for postmenopausal bleeding. The goal was to see how well ultrasound and other tests predict cancer or other serious conditions. By analyzing these past cases, researchers hope to create better guidelines for diagnosing and managing postmenopausal bleeding in the future.
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 review could help doctors better identify which women with postmenopausal bleeding are at higher risk for cancer, leading to faster and more targeted care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective review of existing records, not a controlled trial. It can show patterns but cannot prove that any specific test or approach improves outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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17,956 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2018
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All women with postmenopausal bleeding presented to One-Stop PMB clinic were enrolled for analysis. Menopause was defined as the cessation of menses for more than 1 year.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * Menopausal * postmenopausal bleeding Exclusion Criteria: * had less than one year of amenorrhoea * amenorrhoea due to medication
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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