Fallopian Tube Removal as a Method of Ovarian Cancer Prevention: A Descriptive Study

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Ovarian Cancer Adnexal Diseases Endocrine Gland Neoplasms Endocrine System Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Gonadal Disorders Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Neoplasms Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Neoplasms

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Female of at least 18 years of age
Must speak English fluently
Have had fallopian tubes removed as a method of ovarian cancer prevention

Exclusion criteria

Males
Females under the age of 18

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Describe subject experience in undergoing Salpingectomy as a means of riks reduction

Time frame: At conclusion of study

Subjects will provide information on their reason for choosing salpingectomy and the process they went through in undergoing this procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Washington

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Registry information

Official study title

Patients Salpingectomy as a Method of Ovarian Cancer Prevention: A Descriptive Study

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Mar 5, 2012
Registry last updated: Sep 12, 2018

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