Ovarian Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
fallopian tube removal, salpingectomy, ovarian cancer prevention
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand why women choose to have their fallopian tubes removed as a method for ovarian cancer prevention. This will be done through a paper questionnaire and phone interviews. The investigators hope to gain information that will allow us to better counsel women about ovarian cancer prevention.
Detailed description
Women will be found eligible for this study after an eligibility questionnaire given over the phone. If one is found eligible, she will be sent a consent and paper survey to fill out and send back to the research coordinator. Once that is completed, she will be given a phone interview in order answer additional questions of interest. Lastly, the study participant will be contacted once a year over the phone to obtain follow-up information.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Washington
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Female of at least 18 years of age * Must speak English fluently * Have had fallopian tubes removed as a method of ovarian cancer prevention
Exclusion criteria
* Males * Females under the age of 18
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Describe subject experience in undergoing Salpingectomy as a means of riks reduction | At conclusion of study | Subjects will provide information on their reason for choosing salpingectomy and the process they went through in undergoing this procedure |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed