Detection of Biomarkers in Abnormal Cervical Cells in Women With Abnormal Pap Test Results

January 27, 2011 updated by: Northwestern University

Development of Antibody-Based Diagnostic Markers for Abnormal Cervical Cells

RATIONALE: Examining biomarkers in abnormal cervical cells may improve the ability to detect these cells and plan effective treatment.

PURPOSE: Diagnostic trial to detect specific biomarkers in abnormal cervical cells in women who have abnormal Pap test results.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the detection of transferrin receptor, epidermal growth factor receptor, and the MaTu-MN protein in exfoliated cervical epithelial cells from women with abnormal Pap test using fluorescent labeled antibody probe vs histology.

OUTLINE: Patients undergo a Pap test and a colposcopy. Cervical epithelial cells are collected from the most abnormal appearing lesion. Cells are examined for molecular markers using a fluorescent antibody test. The presence or absence of these markers is compared to results of the Pap test and the histology of the cells.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 100 patients will be accrued for this study within 6 months.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Illinois
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611-3013
        • Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients must have a diagnosis of an abnormal Pap test, performed as part of standard of care screening in the clinic. The patient's informed consent will be obtained during their initial interview with the clinic physician.

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Diagnosis of abnormal Pap test, as indicated by one of the following: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LGSIL) High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL) Visible lesion on cervix by colposcopy

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Any age Performance status: ECOG 0-4 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Other: Pregnant or nursing women allowed

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: Not specified Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: No prior pelvic irradiation Surgery: No prior total hysterectomy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Northwestern University

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Phillip Y. Roland, MD, Florida Gynecologic Oncology - Fort Myers

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 1999

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2001

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2001

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 10, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 27, 2004

First Posted (Estimate)

March 1, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 31, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 27, 2011

Last Verified

January 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • NU 99G3
  • NU-99G3
  • NCI-G99-1582

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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