Fallopian Tube Removal as a Method of Ovarian Cancer Prevention: A Descriptive Study - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov

Fallopian Tube Removal as a Method of Ovarian Cancer Prevention: A Descriptive Study - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Verified February 2012 by University of Washington

First Received on February 28, 2012.   Last Updated on March 2, 2012   History of Changes

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

Sponsor:	University of Washington
Information provided by (Responsible Party):	Elizabeth Swisher, University of Washington
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT01544049

  Purpose

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.