Weight Management in Overweight Endometrial Cancer Patients Undergoing Fertility-sparing Treatment

August 31, 2025 updated by: Xiaodan Li, Peking University People's Hospital
In this study, overweight and obese patients with endometrial cancer treated with fertility- sparing therapy were randomly divided into two groups. The test group was given weight management, while the control group was given routine care. Relevant information such as body morphology and composition, glycolipid metabolism, molecular typing and tumor outcomes of the subjects were collected. By evaluating the tumor outcome and changes in glycolipid metabolism indicators, to confirm the effectiveness and safety of weight management for overweight and obese patients with endometrial cancer and treatd with fertility preservation.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Obesity is recognized as a major risk factor for the development of endometrial cancer. Notably, several retrospective studies have shown that obesity reduces complete remission and pregnancy rates and increases recurrence rates in patients with endometrial cancer and atypical hyperplasia who undergo fertility-sparing treatment. Guidelines or consensus statements for fertility-sparing treatment in endometrial cancer recommend weight management. However, prospective intervention studies on the effectiveness of systematic weight management models in patients receiving reproductive function-preserving treatment for endometrial cancer and atypical hyperplasia are lacking. This study therefore aimed to investigate the impact of the weight management on body morphology and composition, glycolipid metabolism, and tumor outcomes in overweight and obese patients with endometrial cancer and atypical hyperplasia who underwent reproductive function-preserving treatments.In this study, overweight and obese patients with endometrial cancer treated with fertility- sparing therapy were randomly divided into two groups. The test group was given weight management, while the control group was given routine care. Relevant information such as body morphology and composition, glycolipid metabolism, molecular typing and tumor outcomes of the subjects were collected. By evaluating the tumor outcome and changes in glycolipid metabolism indicators, to confirm the effectiveness and safety of weight management for overweight and obese patients with endometrial cancer and treatd with fertility preservation.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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240

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • China
    • China
      • Beijing, China, China, 100044
        • Recruiting
        • Peking University People's Hospital
        • Contact:
          • Li
          • Phone Number: +8615010305099

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age ≥18 years old
  • diagnosed as endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia
  • immunohistochemical staining and sequencing of pathological tissue
  • fertility-preserving therapy
  • BMI≥25 kg/m2
  • informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • those with communication barriers
  • pregnant women
  • medical and surgical serious complications: urinary calculi, history of renal failure or severe renal insufficiency, familial dyslipidemia, severe liver disease, chronic metabolic acidosis, history of pancreatitis, severe diabetes mellitus, active gallbladder disease, fat dyspepsia, severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel 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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Experimental: Weight management Group
Patients in the weight management group used a weight management model that included diet, exercise, accompany and refresh.
Behavioral: Weight management--diet
The diet structure adopts an energy-limited balanced diet. In this structure, the total daily energy intake is reduced by 500~1000 kcal based on the target energy intake; however, the balance is maintained for the energy supply ratio of the three major nutrients (with carbohydrate, protein, and fat accounting for 55~60%, 10~20%, and 15~30% of the total daily energy, respectively). Combined with the patient's eating habits, the food exchange portion method is used as a guide; each portion providing 90 kcal is considered as one portion. Specific recipes are formulated after calculating the ideal weight and the total daily calorie intake based on activity intensity, determining the number of six food exchange portions and the distribution of three meals according to the total calorie and diet structure, and combining the equivalent food exchange table based on individual tastes and preferences; this ensures patient acceptability and implementation.
Behavioral: Weight management--exercise
Exercise goals are divided into four levels based on individual health conditions and personal preferences; these include: cultivating exercise habits, improving cardiopulmonary function, enhancing muscle strength, and improving flexibility. Individualized exercise prescriptions that specify the exercise type, intensity, time, and frequency are formulated.
Behavioral: Weight management--accompany
This component involves the inclusion of patients in online management. Online groups are established, daily feedback is obtained regarding weight management implementation, self-sharing is encouraged, and peer support is established; a total of 6 sessions of online health education are provided once every 4 weeks for 20-60 minutes at each session. This includes information regarding the risks associated with overweightness and obesity; weight management benefits; knowledge regarding diet and nutrition, exercise and sports, and behavioral styles; and problem exchange and sharing, among others. Professional support is provided by weekly communication with patients one-on one via WeChat or telephonic conversations. The patient's diet and exercise record sheet are checked, patients are asked questions regarding implementation of the current program and any discomfort or difficulties; corresponding guidance is provided as appropriate.
Behavioral: Weight management--refresh
According to the dietary nutrition guidelines for Chinese residents, patients are advised to drink 2500 ml or more of water daily; they are also advised to work and rest regularly to ensure sufficient sleep time, ensure smooth bowel movements, take deep breaths when waking up in the morning, pay attention to the work-rest balance, avoid being sedentary, and stand up and move around at least once every 50 minutes, maintain physical vitality by adjusting daily living habits.
Other: Control Group
Patients in the control group underwent routine care for self-weight management.
Behavioral: Control group
The relationship between overweightness and obesity and endometrial cancer risk was explained to patients in the control group and their willingness for self-weight management was respected. Communication was maintained with patients from treatment initiation to 3 and 6 months after treatment; patients' questions regarding weight reduction were answered and suggestions were provided regarding nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle management.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Body Mass Index（BMI）--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Use the Inbody720 to measure height and weight and calculate BMI according to the formula"BMI (= weight (kg)/height2 (m2)"
6 months of intervention
waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Calculate WHtR according to the formula"WHtR= waist circumference (cm)/height (cm)= waist circumference (cm)/height (cm)"
6 months of intervention
waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Calculate WHR according to the formula"WHR=waist circumference (cm)/hip circumference (cm)"
6 months of intervention
body shape index (ABSI)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Calculate ABSI according to the formula"ABSI= (waist)/([BMI]^2/3×height^1/2)"
6 months of intervention
body roundness index (BRI)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Calculate BRI according to the formula"BRI= waist/BMI"
6 months of intervention
visceral fat index (VAI)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Calculate VAI according to the formula"VAI= waist/(36.58 + 1.89 × BMI) × triglyceride (TG) level/0.81 × 1.52/high density lipoprotein (HDL) level"
6 months of intervention
lipid accumulation index (LAP) (female)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Calculate LAP according to the formula"LAP= = (waist circumference - 58) × TG level"
6 months of intervention
waist circumference--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
measured with the subject's body upright, abdomen relaxed, both arms hanging down naturally, feet together, and the tape measure placed around the waist; the height was adjusted to the horizontal plane passing through the midpoint of the line between the lower edge of the rib arch and the iliac crest in the mid-axillary line
6 months of intervention
hip circumference--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
measured with the subject's body upright, taking the circumference of the body at the horizontal position of the uppermost point of the hip
6 months of intervention
body fat mass (BFM)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Measured by the Inbody720 Human Body Composition Analyzer
6 months of intervention
muscle mass--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Measured by the Inbody720 Human Body Composition Analyzer
6 months of intervention
percent body fat (PBF)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Measured by the Inbody720 Human Body Composition Analyzer
6 months of intervention
basal metabolic rate--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Measured by the Inbody720 Human Body Composition Analyzer
6 months of intervention
visceral fat area (VFA)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Measured by the Inbody720 Human Body Composition Analyzer
6 months of intervention
triglycerides--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
About 5 ml of venous blood was drawn from the study subjects in the fasting state in the morning and sent to the Laboratory Department of the People's Hospital of Peking University, where it was measured by Beckman AU5800 biochemical analyzer.
6 months of intervention
cholesterol--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
About 5 ml of venous blood was drawn from the study subjects in the fasting state in the morning and sent to the Laboratory Department of the People's Hospital of Peking University, where it was measured by Beckman AU5800 biochemical analyzer.
6 months of intervention
high density lipoprotein(HDL)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
About 5 ml of venous blood was drawn from the study subjects in the fasting state in the morning and sent to the Laboratory Department of the People's Hospital of Peking University, where it was measured by Beckman AU5800 biochemical analyzer.
6 months of intervention
low density lipoprotein--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
About 5 ml of venous blood was drawn from the study subjects in the fasting state in the morning and sent to the Laboratory Department of the People's Hospital of Peking University, where it was measured by Beckman AU5800 biochemical analyzer.
6 months of intervention
fasting glucose--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
About 5 ml of venous blood was drawn from the study subjects in the fasting state in the morning and sent to the Laboratory Department of the People's Hospital of Peking University, where it was measured by Beckman AU5800 biochemical analyzer.
6 months of intervention
fasting insulin (FINS)--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
About 5 ml of venous blood was drawn from the study subjects in the fasting state in the morning and sent to the Laboratory Department of the People's Hospital of Peking University, where it was measured by Beckman AU5800 biochemical analyzer.
6 months of intervention
glycated hemoglobin--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
About 5 ml of venous blood was drawn from the study subjects in the fasting state in the morning and sent to the Laboratory Department of the People's Hospital of Peking University, where it was measured by Beckman AU5800 biochemical analyzer.
6 months of intervention
homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index--physiological parameter
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Calculate HOMA-IR according to the formula"HOMA-IR= fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) × FINS level (mU/mL)/22.5"
6 months of intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Complete remission
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
Complete remission indicated by complete endometrial regression and interstitial metaplasia-like changes on histopathology after treatment (without any endometrial atypical hyperplasia or endometrioid adenocarcinoma lesions, as clarified by pathologists)
6 months of intervention
Recurrence
Time Frame: 6 months of intervention
After complete remission, the reappearance of endometrioid adenocarcinoma or atypical endometrial hyperplasia during follow-up or after pregnancy or childbearing is defined as recurrence and is diagnosed by the pathologist.
6 months of intervention
Pregnancy
Time Frame: 2 years of intervention
The clinical diagnosis was pregnancy.
2 years of intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Peking University People's Hospital

Investigators

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  • Study Chair: Xiaodan Li, Master, Peking University People's Hospital

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General Publications

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April 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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December 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

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December 31, 2026

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November 12, 2023

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December 5, 2023

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December 13, 2023

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September 3, 2025

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August 31, 2025

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August 1, 2025

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  • RDL2022-49

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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No

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