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NCT05396794 | RECRUITING | Obesity

Bariatric Education for Women With Obesity and Endometrial Cancer
Sponsor:

University of Oklahoma

Brief Summary:

The purpose of this study is to examine whether a standardized video education tool will improve knowledge regarding obesity and bariatric surgery and increase bariatric surgery referrals for obese women with endometrial cancer.

Condition or disease

Obesity

Endometrial Cancer

Bariatric Surgery Candidate

Intervention/treatment

Standard weight loss education

Standard weight loss education + Educational Video

Detailed Description:

An estimated 50% of all endometrial cancer cases are associated with obesity. Bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce the risk of hormone-related cancers, including endometrial cancer, by up to 70-80%. This prospective, study of 80 patients will be randomized to either a standard education for weight loss provided by their oncologist or a standard education plus a 15-minute video with information regarding obesity, relationship of obesity and endometrial cancer, and the safety and benefits of bariatric surgery.

Study Type : OBSERVATIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 80 participants
Official Title : Bariatric Surgery Among Women With Obesity and Low Risk Endometrial Cancer: A Pilot Study
Actual Study Start Date : 2023-08-30
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2025-08
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2026-08

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: FEMALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * Adults aged 18-80 with class II or greater obesity (BMI ≥ 35)
  • * Have pathologically-confirmed endometrial cancer
  • * Have completed initial therapy (e.g. surgery, hormonal therapy, vaginal cuff brachytherapy, or a combination of these modalities) and require no further interventions related to cancer care. Patients taking hormonal therapy as part of cancer treatment may be included.
Exclusion Criteria
  • * Under the age of 18 or over the age of 80
  • * Have previously undergone bariatric surgery
  • * Requires ongoing cancer treatment with chemotherapy or whole pelvic radiation.
  • * Poor surgical candidate secondary to comorbidities or performance status.
Bariatric Education for Women With Obesity and Endometrial Cancer

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Locations

RECRUITING

United States, Oklahola

Stephenson Cancer Center

Ololama City, Okholohan, United States, 73117