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Impact of the Uterine and Gut Microbiomes in Endometrial Cancer Development and Treatment

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how microbes in the uterus and gut (bacteria, viruses, fungi) influence the development and treatment of endometrial cancer.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Female

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

The study involves blood and specimen collection, a one-time questionnaire, and collection of Clinical data from your medical records. All study visits will be piggybacked to already established appointments at UNC.

Incentives

$50 gift card

In-person visits:
1-4

Total length of participation:
up to 5 years

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

you have newly diagnosed endometrial cancer
you have an Endometrial Cancer histology of endometrioid, serous, clear cell, or carcinosarcoma
you are to undergo hysterectomy and surgical staging at UNC-CH
you are willing and capable of providing informed consent, recognize the experimental nature of the trial, and sign the IRB-approved written consent documentations

Not eligible if:

you have used an Oral or parenteral antibiotic 4 weeks prior to surgery

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Lineberger Clinical Research
cancerclinicaltrials@med.unc.edu
(919) 966-4432

Primary Visit Location

NC Cancer Hospital (Basnight)
UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Victoria Bae-Jump
LCCC - Clinical Trials

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Uterine (endometrial))
Microbiome
Women's Health

IRB Number

21-2928

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