Active clinical trials for "Endometrial Neoplasms"

An Expanded Access Protocol for use of DKN-01 for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.

To clarify the critical role of glycosyltransferases, altered Mucins, and RTKs in human ovarian and endometrial neoplasms, the study will examine the immunohistochemical expression profiles of glycosyltransferases, Mucins and receptor tyrosin kinases (RTKs) family in various stages and/or histologic subtypes of human ovarian and endometrial neoplasms and tissue microarrays.

This study is to explore the driving genes and the molecular mechanism of malignant transformation of adenomyosis. This study acquired the formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue of patients pathologically conformed endometrial carcinoma arising in adenomyosis (EC-AIA) treated at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from July 15, 2017 to July 15, 2019. The formalin fixed paraffin-embedded tissues from patients pathologically diagnosed with adenomyosis during this time period were also included as control specimens. The eutopic endometrium, normal adenomyosis tissue, and EC-AIA tissue were harvested from the FFPE tissue from patients with EC-AIA. The normal eutopic endometrium and normal adenomyosis tissue were obtained by laser microdissection. The driving genes and potential molecular mechanism of EC-AIA will be found by the technology of whole exome sequencing and transcriptomics (RNA-sequencing).

The objective of the study is the provide proof of high correlation between somatic and germline mismatch repair instability. This correlation is specifically researched in an area where patients have less access to cancer education and genetic testing for various reasons such as lack of insurance and general accessibility. The study concentrates on early diagnosis of Lynch syndrome. Lynch syndrome is usually diagnosed from a blood test resulting in a mutation of one of the mismatch repair genes. Those are MLH1, MSH2, MSH 6, PMS2. A mutation in one of these genes creates a mismatch repair instability,hence higher incidence of cancers in specific organ groups. Amongst these organs are the Uterus, Ovaries, Upper genitourinary system, Pancreas and GI system. The most common endometrial carcinoma which is found in Lynch syndrome is of endometrioid histology. Most patients with known germline mismatch repair instability, have the same somatic mutation. Our study is looking into correlating somatic mutation to germline mutation. By doing so, patients diagnosed with somatic mismatch repair instability will be also diagnosed with lynch syndrome without germline genetic testing. Screening programs will be utilized earlier and preventive procedures offered. Due to less access to educational programs, genetic counseling and testing in underserved areas, patients are sometimes lost to follow up. Our study seeks to prove high correlation between somatic and germline mutations and by doing so, patient will be diagnosed with Lynch syndrome straight after endometrial cancer staging. As a result, increased compliance will be expected and patients will be offered the recommended preventative surgeries and screening protocols.

The goal of this study is to estimate how often pelvic fractures occur in women treated with radiation therapy for either newly diagnosed or recurrent cervical, endometrial, or vaginal cancer. The study will also estimate the changes in bone mineral density and the changes in the blood that relate to "bone turnover". High bone turnover can weaken bones and make you more likely to break a bone.

In this study proposal, the investigators will extend their previous studies and examine the kinetic cytotoxic activity with concordant expression of inhibitory natural killer (NK) receptors (iNKR) on activated T cells. The inhibitory role of cytokines will be defined by utilizing the investigators' previously established models of mixed lymphocytes and tumor cells coculture to analyze the expression and activity of cytokines involved in the regulation of iNKRs on cancer-encountered T cells.

Increase surveillance for LYNCH Syndrome

Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most frequent gynecological malignancy but there is currently lack of both non-invasive diagnostic tools and novel markers to stratify patients based on their risk of future recurrence. Patient care could be improved by advances in these two aspects. In the present study, the investigators aim to identify diagnostic serum metabolite and protein biomarker signatures for early detection of cancer in asymptomatic high-risk population and prognostic biomarkers for selection of patients with poor prognosis.

to assess and compare the performance two approaches for sentinel lymph node ( SLND) biopsy

This project aims to determining prognostic factors and individualizing management decision per patient characteristics and endometrial cancer features. This study will include at least 10 centers from different countries that present at least Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. Data will be retrospectively collected from January 2008 to December 2015 with a total follow-up of at least 5 years (December 2020).