Minimally invasive vs open surgery for early cervical cancer
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of performing a radical hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and surrounding tissue) for early-stage cervical cancer: minimally invasive surgery versus traditional open surgery. The goal is to find out which approach is safer and more effective for treating the cancer.
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Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with cervical cancer - specifically squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, or adenosquamous carcinoma.
- Your cancer must be at an early stage (stage IA1 with a specific feature, IA2, IB1, IB2, or IIA1).
- You must be scheduled for a radical hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and nearby tissues), either minimally invasive or open.
- You need to be in generally good health, with adequate blood counts, kidney and liver function.
- You must be able to perform daily activities with little or no help (ECOG score of 0 or 1).
- You must be 18 years or older, and if premenopausal, have a negative pregnancy test before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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