Feasibility of Multi-gene Panel Testing at the Time of Diagnosis for Patients With Ovarian Cancer

August 7, 2020 updated by: NYU Langone Health
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of routine referral to genetic counseling for all patients with a new diagnosis of epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

125

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

    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10016
        • New York University School of Medicine

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 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

new diagnosis of epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal, fallopian tube or extra- uterine mullerian cancer.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All subjects must have a new diagnosis of epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal, fallopian tube or extra- uterine mullerian cancer.
  • All subjects must have either undergone primary surgery or be planning neoadjuvant chemotherapy for the treatment of ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer.
  • All subjects must be able to comprehend and communicate in English.
  • All subjects must agree to participate.
  • A previous diagnosis of cancer is not an exclusion criterion.
  • Previous genetic screening is not an exclusion criterion.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who do not meet the above inclusion criteria.
  • Patients with a diagnosis of a low malignant potential mullerian tumor.
  • Patients who are not proficient in English language because the survey aspect of this study is comprised of 4 validated surveys that are only available in English language.

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-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Feasibility of timely routine referral to genetic counseling for all patients with a new diagnosis of epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or Fallopian tube cancer.
Time Frame: 9 Months
9 Months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Douglas Levine, MD, NYU Langone Health

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 (Actual)

October 15, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 29, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

January 29, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 30, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 31, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

September 4, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 10, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2020

Last Verified

August 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

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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