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Endometrial Clear Cell AdenocarcinomaNCT01737619

PET/CT and Lymph Node Mapping in Finding Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients With High-Risk Endometrial Cancer

A study testing Computed Tomography, Indocyanine Green Solution and Laboratory Biomarker Analysis in people with Endometrial Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma and Endometrial Mixed Adenocarcinoma, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 7 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

This clinical trial studies positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) and lymph node mapping in finding lymph node metastasis in patients with endometrial cancer that is at high risk of spreading. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
What is being tested?
Computed Tomography, Indocyanine Green Solution and Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
101 participants
Where
7 sitesUnited States
Study dates
3 Apr 2013to 31 Dec 2028
Phase
Interventional

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Histologically confirmed high grade endometrial cancer including grade 3 endometroid, serous, clear cell, malignant mixed Mullerian tumor (MMMT) or any mixed tumor containing one of these cell types
  • Patients with a grade 1/2 tumors and evidence of deep myometrial invasion or cervical involvement on preoperative imaging or physical exam
  • Candidate for surgery
  • No evidence of peritoneal disease on preoperative imaging
  • Negative pregnancy test if of child-bearing age
  • No preoperative treatment for endometrial cancer including radiation or chemotherapy
  • Previous hormonal therapy is allowed

Who cannot join

  • Medical co-morbidities making surgery unsafe, as determined by the primary treating physician
  • Any contraindications to PET/CT or lymph node mapping (inability to control serum glucose to a value of =< 200 mg/dl for fludeoxyglucose F-18 [FDG]-PET/CT)
  • Does not meet histologic criteria
  • Evidence of peritoneal or distant metastasis on preoperative imaging
  • Baseline creatinine (necessary for imaging studies)

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

United States7 sites
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77026-1967

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas

    Houston, Texas, 77054

  • MD Anderson Regional Care Center-Katy

    Houston, Texas, 77094

  • MD Anderson Regional Care Center-Bay Area

    Nassau Bay, Texas, 77058

  • MD Anderson Regional Care Center-Sugar Land

    Sugar Land, Texas, 77478

  • MD Anderson Regional Care Center-The Woodlands

    The Woodlands, Texas, 77384

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About this study

Official title: Prospective Evaluation of Lymph Node Metastasis at the Time of Surgical Staging for High Risk Endometrial Cancer

This clinical trial studies positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) and lymph node mapping in finding lymph node metastasis in patients with endometrial cancer that is at high risk of spreading. A PET/CT scan is a procedure that combines the pictures from a PET scan and a CT scan, which are taken at the same time from the same machine. The combined scans give more detailed pictures of areas inside the body than either scan gives by itself. Lymph node mapping uses a radioactive dye, called indocyanine green solution, to identify lymph nodes that may contain cancer cells. PET/CT and sentinel lymph node mapping may be better ways than surgery to identify cancer in the lymph nodes.

Read the detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To estimate the false negative rate of PET/CT and/or sentinel lymph node mapping in the detection of positive lymph nodes in women with high risk endometrial cancers.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To estimate the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of PET/CT and/or sentinel lymph node mapping in the detection of positive lymph nodes in women with high risk endometrial cancer.

II. To determine if a molecular panel of estrogen-induced genes that we have previously identified from retrospective studies correlate with extra-uterine spread including lymph node metastasis at the time of surgical staging for endometrial cancer.

III. To prospectively identify patterns of lymphatic spread of endometrial cancer.

IV. To correlate cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) and WAP four-disulfide core domain 2 (HE4) levels with disease metastasis at the time of surgical staging and to explore the use of other serum biomarkers to predict recurrence.

  1. To prospectively collect morbidity and mortality data related to performing lymph node dissection including intra-operative and postoperative complications.

VI. To determine whether metabolic parameters of the primary endometrial tumor on PET including tumor intensity (maximum standard uptake value [SUV] and peak SUV), metabolic tumor volume (obtained at a threshold of 40% of maximum and at a threshold of SUV=3), and total lesion glycolysis (expressed average SUV over the metabolic tumor volume) are predictive of locoregional or metastatic spread, and whether these parameters correlate with CA-125 and HE4 levels.

OUTLINE:

Patients undergo PET/CT prior to surgery. Patients then undergo intraoperative lymph node mapping with indocyanine green solution, given via superficial and deep cervical injection during full lymphadenectomy.

Being tested
Computed Tomography, Indocyanine Green Solution, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Lymph Node Mapping, Lymphadenectomy
Medical subject headings
Mixed Tumor, Mesodermal

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Computed TomographyProcedure or surgery

    Also called CAT, CAT Scan, Computerized Axial Tomography, computerized tomography

    Undergo PET/CT

  • Indocyanine Green SolutionDrug

    Also called IC-GREEN, ICG Solution

    Given via superficial and deep cervical injection

  • Laboratory Biomarker AnalysisOther

    Correlative studies

  • Lymph Node MappingProcedure or surgery

    Also called lymphatic mapping

    Undergo lymph node mapping

  • LymphadenectomyProcedure or surgery

    Also called excision of the lymph node, Lymph Node Dissection, lymph node excision

    Undergo full lymphadenectomy

  • Positron Emission TomographyProcedure or surgery

    Also called Medical Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, PET, PET Scan, Positron Emission Tomography Scan

    Undergo PET/CT

Study groups in NCT01737619
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Diagnostic (PET/CT, lymph node mapping)ExperimentalPatients undergo PET/CT prior to surgery. Patients then undergo intraoperative lymph node mapping with indocyanine green solution, given via superficial and deep cervical injection during full lymphadenectomy.
Receives: Procedure: Computed Tomography; Drug: Indocyanine Green Solution; Other: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis; Procedure: Lymph Node Mapping; Procedure: Lymphadenectomy; Procedure: Positron Emission Tomography

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. False Negative Rate of PET/CT Verses Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in the Detection of Positive Lymph Nodes in Women With High Risk Endometrial Cancers.

    Measured: 36 months

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. False Negative Rate and False Negative Predictive Values of Lymphatic Spread of Endometrial Spread of Endometrial Lymph Nodes From a PET/CT Versus Lymphatic Mapping Procedure

    Measured: 36 months

  2. Mortality Rate of Patients Undergoing Lymph Node Dissection Including Intra-operative and Postoperative Complications

    Mortality percentage of patients following the lymph node mapping procedure and postoperative complications.

    Measured: 36 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Nov 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study start3 Apr 2013
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2025
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
101 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01737619
Sponsor's protocol ID
2012-0623
Other IDs
NCI-2015-01898, 2012-0623, P50CA098258
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
27 Nov 2012
Last updated
8 Oct 2026

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