Fallopian Tube Removal as a Method of Ovarian Cancer Prevention: A Descriptive Study
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT01544049
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Washington
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand why women choose to have their fallopian tubes removed as a method for ovarian cancer prevention. This will be done through a paper questionnaire and phone interviews. The investigators hope to gain information that will allow us to better counsel women about ovarian cancer prevention.
- Detailed Description
Women will be found eligible for this study after an eligibility questionnaire given over the phone. If one is found eligible, she will be sent a consent and paper survey to fill out and send back to the research coordinator. Once that is completed, she will be given a phone interview in order answer additional questions of interest. Lastly, the study participant will be contacted once a year over the phone to obtain follow-up information.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 24
- Female of at least 18 years of age
- Must speak English fluently
- Have had fallopian tubes removed as a method of ovarian cancer prevention
- Males
- Females under the age of 18
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Describe subject experience in undergoing Salpingectomy as a means of riks reduction At conclusion of study Subjects will provide information on their reason for choosing salpingectomy and the process they went through in undergoing this procedure
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Washington
🇺🇸Seattle, Washington, United States