Ovarian Neoplasms
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a prospective, gold standard observational trial designed to enroll consecutive, consenting ovarian cancer patients for the purpose of determining sensitivity of an assay that detects circulating tumor DNA. This observational pilot trial will also be used to examine the genetic variants/mutations present in the tumor tissue DNA.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Case Group * Patients with ovarian cancer undergoing surgery (all stages) * Over 18 years old Control Group * Patients with a benign gynecological condition undergoing surgery * Over 18 years old
Exclusion criteria
* Previous cancer diagnosis (all) * Radiation therapy before surgical treatment * Bone marrow transplant * Chemotherapy before surgical treatment * Invasive procedure resulting in damage to tissue (e.g., surgery, biopsy, thermal ablation) in the 7 days prior to baseline (pre-surgical) blood collection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity of an assay that detects circulating tumor DNA | 3 years |