Gynecology Clinical Trials
With groundbreaking studies in minimally invasive surgery and other gynecologic issues, Cedars-Sinai is committed to research that leads to better treatments and healthier lives for women.
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Pending Gynecologic Surgery
Condition:
Pending Gynecologic Surgery
Key Inclusion Criteria:
- All women must be over the age of 18.
- Blood and tissue donors:
- Previously scheduled for gynecologic procedures that involve the removal of all or part of the female reproductive system
- Follicular Fluid:
- Patients being seen in the Cedars-Sinai’s OB/GYN–Reproductive Endocrinology Division
- Blood samples collected only:
- Patients of the study investigator who are routinely seen for gynecological cancers
- Saliva samples:
- Women 18 years or older
- Seen at Cedars-Sinai for gynecologic evaluation or routine gynecologic care
Summary:
The purpose of the Gynecologic Tissue Bank is to identify genes and/or other markers that influence a woman’s risk of developing cancer or other diseases of the reproductive organs, as well as to discover new tests and treatments for gynecologic cancers and diseases. Researchers also aim to learn how individuals with a particular gynecologic disease will respond to treatments. Blood, tissue and other body fluids will be collected and studied together with clinical and family history information.
The Gynecologic Tissue Bank will collect materials from individuals who may have cancer or other diseases of the reproductive organs, or individuals who are having gynecologic surgery for benign reasons (healthy controls).
Hereditary Cancer
Condition/Intervention:
Prior genetic testing
Key Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals who have undergone genetic testing and have been documented as:
- Having a known deleterious mutation or
- A variant of unknown significance or
- Are wild-type (mutation negative)
- 18 years of age or older
Summary:
The purpose of this study is to identify factors that influence cancer risk and to better understand the precursors to cancer so that preventive steps can be employed for individuals with and without inherited genetic mutations. Researchers also aim to develop a better understanding about which modifiers (a gene that changes the effect produced by another gene) cause some individuals to be at higher risk for developing cancer.
The study will collect information about personal and family history of cancer, along with personal demographics, medical history, lifestyle habits, and quality of life.
Endometriosis
Condition:
Endometriosis, fibroids, polyps
Key Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-60 years old
- Laparoscopy for conditions including endometriosis, fibrioids, polyps pelvic pain and/or infertility
Summary:
The purpose of this study is to identify biomarkers of benign gynecologic conditions, with a particular focus on endometriosis. The study aims to understand patient lifestyle factors, outcomes and experiences of pain and infertility associated with endometriosis. In so doing, researchers hope to develop novel ways to diagnose the condition without the need for surgery.