Biologic Predictors of Leiomyoma Treatment Outcomes

March 23, 2017 updated by: Elizabeth A. Stewart
The purpose of this study is to search for the hereditary (genetic) causes of uterine fibroids. Some women with uterine fibroids may have one or more genes that make them more likely to develop uterine fibroids. We are trying to identify these genes to better understand how and why uterine fibroids develop and to design better treatment options for women with uterine fibroids. This information may also help us to understand and treat other problems that may be caused by these genes.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

There is little information to predict outcomes of leiomyoma therapies. It is clear that both environmental exposures and genetic predisposition influence disease manifestations. Our work has identified a new area of genetic linkage for leiomyomas from a genome wide scan. We therefore propose to prospectively collect biologic samples that will allow us to analyze gene/environment interactions of women enrolled in leiomyoma clinical trials or undergoing leiomyoma clinical treatments using the same methodology used previously. Specifically we will collect serum aliquots, genomic DNA and information using a genetic epidemiology questionnaire. In the short term we will also be able to use prospectively obtained information on epidemiologic and anthropomorphic data to characterize women undergoing treatment.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

38

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

    • Minnesota
      • Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
        • Mayo Clinic

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

18 years to 99 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients will be enrolled at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. These patients will either be enrolled in leiomyoma clinical trials or undergoing leiomyoma clinical treatment.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Able and willing to give consent
  2. Age 18 or older
  3. Presence of known uterine leiomyoma

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Suspected malignancy

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: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Females with uterine fibroids
Participants will be females age of 18 or older who have be diagnosed with uterine leiomyoma. Study Subjects will be asked if mothers or siblings also have diagnosis of uterine leoimyoma (either past or present diagnosis) and these family members will be invited to participate in this trial. All participants will provide blood samples for serum aliquots for hormonal analysis and genomic DNA analysis, and will answer a baseline genetic epidemiology questionnaire.
At a future time DNA analysis will be performed
Participants will provide blood samples so that hormonal factors that influence outcomes of leiomyoma treatments can be assayed.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Analyze environmental exposures and genetic predisposition among women exhibiting disease manifestations of uterine fibroids.
Time Frame: baseline
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Elizabeth A. Stewart, M.D., Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

May 26, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 14, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 3, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

September 6, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 27, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 23, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

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