p16 and Ki-67 Stainings and Natural Killer (NK) Cells in CIN-II Management

April 19, 2016 updated by: Jordi Genoves, Parc de Salut Mar

Predictive Value of p16 and Ki-67 Immunohistochemical Staining and NK Cells in Expectant Management of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2

The objective of this study is to evaluate the outcome of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN-II) patients followed up without treatment for 24 months according to p16 and ki-67 immunohistochemical staining and to the expression of NK cell receptors.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Cervical cancer and its precursor lesions, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), represents a significant public health problem,induced by persistent infection of human papillomavirus (HPV). It is known that a significant percentage of CIN regresses spontaneously and only a minority of these lesions progress to cervical cancer. CIN-II is an intermediate state that can regress to CIN-I or less, or progress to CIN-III spontaneously. The rate of spontaneous regression and progression in follow-up studies are around 40-60% and 10-20%, respectively. Overestimating CIN-II lesions may cause overtreatment by excisional treatment and increase the risk of subsequent obstetric complications.

Patients newly diagnosed with CIN-II colposcopy-directed biopsy who agreed to follow up at four months intervals for at least 12 months with cervical cytology and colposcopy, were prospectively recruited. p16, ki-67 and NK receptors expression were analyzed in all CIN-II biopsies. Total regression, partial regression, persistence and progression rates of CIN-II were defined as a final outcome.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

100

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 and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult females with CIN-II lesion on cervical biopsy that agree to a conservative management during a period not more than 24 months, referred to the low genital tract diseases clinic of Hospital del Mar.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • preferred expectant management than immediate treatment
  • exocervical histological diagnosis of CIN-II
  • lesion completely visualized by colposcopy
  • entire squamocolumnar junction of the cervix was visible
  • showing no evidence of any immunodeficiency disease
  • no history of previous cervical treatment
  • could be followed-up every four months during one year
  • signed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • not coming to follow up appointments

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: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Conservative management
Patients diagnosed of CIN-II by directed biopsy
Control of CIN-II with cytology and colposcopy to try to avoid unnecessary surgery

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Status of cervix pathology using cervical smear test (CIN grade)
Time Frame: 2 years
Cervical cytology test and colposcopy every 4 months starting with diagnose CIN-II or CIN-III means presence of lesion, CIN-I is regression of the lesion, and Negative is abscence of lesion.
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gemma Mancebo, PhD, Parc de Salut Mar
  • Study Chair: Ramon Carreras, PhD, Parc de Salut Mar

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 7, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 11, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

August 13, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 20, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 19, 2016

Last Verified

April 1, 2016

More Information

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