Matrix Metalloproteinases and Human Papillomavirus in Dysplasias and Cancers of the Cervix (MMP-HPV)

June 19, 2026 updated by: University Hospital, Bordeaux

Involvement of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Association With the Expression of Human Papillomavirus in Dysplasias and Cancers of the Cervix

This study aims to compare the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors between 4 groups of patients defined according to the severity of the cervical lesion.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among European women under 45 years old. It is secondary to cervical dysplasia induced by persistent human papillomavirus infection. The involvement of matrix metalloproteinases in carcinogenesis of the cervix is real, but their expressions vary according to the published series. An association between the expression of MMPs and that of the human papillomavirus deserves to be explored, as this can have a prognostic influence in the case of gradual expression demonstrated in the development of (pre) cancerous lesions of the cervix.

This study aims to compare the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors between 4 groups of patients defined according to the severity of the cervical lesion.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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216

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • France
      • Bordeaux, France
        • CHU de Bordeaux

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

For control group:

  • Age between 20 and 65 years
  • Patients hospitalized for partial or total removal of the cervix
  • Absence of cervical lesion observed on biopsy or hysterectomy
  • Free, informed and written consent, dated and signed by the patient and the investigator (at the latest before any examination required by the study)
  • Affiliate or beneficiary of a social security scheme

For dysplasia and cancer group:

  • Age between 20 and 65 years
  • Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia or previously untreated cervical cancer
  • Free, informed and written consent, dated and signed by the patient and the investigator (at the latest before any examination required by the study)
  • Affiliate or beneficiary of a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

For control group:

  • History of laser or conisation
  • Known antecedent of HIV infection
  • Congenital or acquired immunodepression
  • Long-term treatment with corticosteroids or immunosuppressants
  • Persons placed under the protection of justice

For dysplasia and cancer group:

  • History of laser or conisation
  • Pre-treatment of invasive cancers by radiotherapy or chemotherapy
  • Known antecedent of HIV infection
  • Congenital or acquired immunodepression
  • Long-term treatment with corticosteroids or immunosuppressants
  • Persons placed under the protection of justice

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Sequential Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Other: Control group
Study of the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors
Other: Vaginal samples (biopsies + vaginal smear)
Two types of samples are envisaged: tissue (large biopsies, coin of conization or hysterectomy) to affirm the diagnosis and detect the matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors by immunohistochemistry; cell sample (monolayer smear type) to evaluate the expression of oncogenic Human papillomavirus.
Other: Low grade lesion group
Study of the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors
Other: Vaginal samples (biopsies + vaginal smear)
Two types of samples are envisaged: tissue (large biopsies, coin of conization or hysterectomy) to affirm the diagnosis and detect the matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors by immunohistochemistry; cell sample (monolayer smear type) to evaluate the expression of oncogenic Human papillomavirus.
Other: High grade lesions group
Study of the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors
Other: Vaginal samples (biopsies + vaginal smear)
Two types of samples are envisaged: tissue (large biopsies, coin of conization or hysterectomy) to affirm the diagnosis and detect the matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors by immunohistochemistry; cell sample (monolayer smear type) to evaluate the expression of oncogenic Human papillomavirus.
Other: Cancer group
Study of the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors
Other: Vaginal samples (biopsies + vaginal smear)
Two types of samples are envisaged: tissue (large biopsies, coin of conization or hysterectomy) to affirm the diagnosis and detect the matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors by immunohistochemistry; cell sample (monolayer smear type) to evaluate the expression of oncogenic Human papillomavirus.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Immunohistochemical score of expressions of matrix metalloproteinases
Time Frame: At the screening
The immunohistochemical score is the modified HScore, also called Quickscore. It is calculated by multiplying the percentage of cells that are marked (from 0 to 100) by intensity (from 0 to 3). The total score is between 0 and 300. This score will be defined on normal, tumoral and stromal cells according to the analyzed tissue (normal, dysplasias or cancer)
At the screening
Immunohistochemical score of expressions of matrix metalloproteinases inhibitors
Time Frame: At the screening
The immunohistochemical score is the modified HScore, also called Quickscore. It is calculated by multiplying the percentage of cells that are marked (from 0 to 100) by intensity (from 0 to 3). The total score is between 0 and 300. This score will be defined on normal, tumoral and stromal cells according to the analyzed tissue (normal, dysplasias or cancer)
At the screening

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University Hospital, Bordeaux

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Jean-Luc BRUN, Dr, University Hospital, Bordeaux

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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October 10, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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January 31, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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January 31, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 26, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 27, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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August 28, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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June 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 19, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2019

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • CHUBX 2007/08
  • 2007-A00624-49 (Other Identifier: ANSM)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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