Validation of the Sentinel Lymph Node Technique in Early-stage Ovarian Cancer (SENTOV II)

NCT06963268RecruitingPHASE3INTERVENTIONAL

Summary

Key Facts

Lead Sponsor

Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe

Enrollment

200

Start Date

2025-11-10

Completion Date

2028-06-01

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Official Title

Validation of the Sentinel Lymph Node Technique in Early-stage Ovarian Cancer (SENTOV II)

Interventions

Sentinel Node Technique

Conditions

Ovarian Neoplasms

Eligibility

Age Range

18 Years+

Sex

FEMALE

Inclusion Criteria:

* Signed informed consent prior to the performance of any procedure related to the clinical trial.
* Female, 18 years of age or older at the time of inclusion.
* Patients with a histopathological diagnosis of malignant ovarian tumor in a deferred study (any epithelial histology), in apparent early stage FIGO I-II, proposed for staging surgery, or patients with suspected malignant ovarian tumor in apparent early stage FIGO I-II, who will undergo exploratory laparotomy and operative biopsy, and if positive, will undergo staging surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Failure to obtain informed consent or revocation of informed consent.
* Under 18 years of age at the time of inclusion.
* Previous history of vascular surgery on the aorta, vena cava, or pelvic vessels.
* Previous pelvic or paraaortic lymphatic surgery.
* Previous lymphoma.
* Previous abdomino-pelvic tumor.
* Previous allergy to Tc99 or ICG.
* Pregnancy/Breastfeeding.

Patients who have signed informed consent but do not meet all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria will be considered as selection failures.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes

Negative predictive value of the sentinel lymph node technique.

To determine the negative predictive value of the sentinel lymph node technique for detecting lymph node metastases, using pelvic/aortic lymphadenectomy as the Gold Standard.

Time frame: Postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days)

Secondary Outcomes

Concordance of Sentinel Lymph Node Technique vs. Lymphadenectomy

Evaluate the degree of concordance (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy) between the sentinel lymph node technique and pelvic/aortic lymphadenectomy (Gold Standard) for detecting lymph node metastasis.

Time frame: Postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Characterize Sentinel Lymph Node Technique vs. Lymphadenectomy for Metastasis Detection

Characterize the sentinel lymph node technique for detecting lymph node metastasis using pelvic/aortic lymphadenectomy as the Gold Standard in terms of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, positive and negative likelihood ratios, and effectiveness.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Sample Characterization

Characterize the sample (through collection of baseline characteristics, medical history, tumor markers, intraoperative findings, surgical procedures, and immediate admission data).

Time frame: Baseline visit and Intraoperative

Characterize Sentinel Lymph Node Technique Based On Site of Drug Injection

Characterize the sentinel lymph node technique for detecting lymph node metastasis based on the site of drug injection, using lymphadenectomy as the Gold Standard, in terms of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, positive and negative likelihood ratios, and effectiveness.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Determine Sentinel Lymph Node Procedure Rate

Determine the sentinel lymph node procedure rate.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Determine the rate of "empty" sentinel lymph node detection.

Determine the rate of "empty" sentinel lymph node detection.

Time frame: Postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Determine Pelvic and/or Paraaortic Sentinel Lymph Node Detection Rate

Determine the detection rate of pelvic and/or paraaortic sentinel lymph nodes.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Identify the anatomical location of the sentinel lymph nodes.

Identify the anatomical location of the sentinel lymph nodes.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Determine the number of detected lymph nodes.

Determine the number of detected lymph nodes.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Rate of overstaging with ultrastaging.

Rate of overstaging with ultrastaging.

Time frame: Postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Complications related to the sentinel lymph node technique

Complications related to the sentinel lymph node technique.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Complications related to lymphadenectomy.

Complications related to lymphadenectomy.

Time frame: Intraoperative and postoperative (30 days +/- 10 days).

Locations

Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain