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Danish Vulva Cancer Recurrence Study

An interventional study of Measurement of circulating tumor-DNA and Collection of patient-reported outcomes in Vulva Cancer, Vulva Neoplasm and Vulvar Cancer, sponsored by University of Aarhus. Recruiting at 2 sites in Denmark. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-29.

Sponsored by University of Aarhus · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
1,295
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

The overall aim is to investigate different aspects of recurrence detection in women with vulva cancer (VC) to identify optimal treatment- and surveillance programs.

DaVulvaRec is a Danish nationwide multicenter study with patient inclusion from Aarhus University Hospital and Rigshospitalet, Denmark. Applying a mixed method research design, the investigators will collect and analyze patient-reported outcome measures in combination with procedural data to evaluate symptomatology and map actions taken during the patient's pathway from primary disease to recurrence. Furthermore, the investigators aim to examine if circulating tumor-DNA (ctDNA) can be detected in liquid biopsies from VC patients. All patients will be followed for two years or until recurrence. Patient-reported outcome measures will be completed every four months during surveillance, and liquid biopsies will be collected prospectively for later analyses.

Total number of patients to be included is 295 according to a power calculation. All patients in the clinical study will be included in the intervention group, while data on a historical control group will be obtained from The Danish Gynecological Cancer Database. Hence, the control group will consist of 1000 VC patients diagnosed between 2011-2022.

Hypotheses:

  • All patients with VC will have specific tumor markers in the primary tumor that will be detectable in liquid biopsies as ctDNA at the time of diagnosis.
  • Measurement of ctDNA after primary treatment and during surveillance will allow detection of residual disease, improve allocation for adjuvant treatment, and will allow early detection of recurrent VC.
  • Proactive use of repeated PROM assessments in combination with procedural actions during surveillance will allow early detection of recurrent VC and early identification of late effects after treatment.
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Conditions studied

  • Vulva Cancer
  • Vulva Neoplasm
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Vulva Disease
  • Vulvar Neoplasms
  • Vulvar Diseases
  • PROM
  • Circulating Tumor DNA
  • Survivorship

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Primary or recurrent biopsy-verified squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva
  • ≥ 18 years of age
  • Able to understand oral and written information in Danish

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active treatment for concurrent cancer and/or dissemination of concurrent cancer
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
1,295 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    PROM assessment and ctDNA detection during surveillance

    All participants (n=295) included in the prospective clinical study

    Diagnostic Test: Measurement of circulating tumor-DNA · Other: Collection of patient-reported outcomes · Other: Algorithmically determined telephone interview with a nurse

  • No intervention
    Standard surveillance

    Historical controls (n=1,000) who will be identified by the Danish Gynecological Cancer Database

Interventions

  • Diagnostic testMeasurement of circulating tumor-DNA

    Liquid biopsies will be collected at baseline and prospectively during follow-up to measure circulating tumor-DNA.

  • OtherCollection of patient-reported outcomes

    Patient-reported outcomes will be collected at baseline and prospectively during follow-up.

  • OtherAlgorithmically determined telephone interview with a nurse

    Dependent on the patient's responses on the patient-reported outcome measures.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Recurrence-free survival

    Time frame: Two years

  2. Overall survival

    Time frame: Two years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Symptomatology preceding a recurrence

    Time frame: Two years

  2. Improved quality-of-life as a result of proactive management of late effects on an individual level

    Time frame: Two years

  3. Improved survival as a result of proactive management of late effects on group level

    Time frame: Two years

  4. ctDNA detection at time of diagnosis in relation to disease stage

    Time frame: Two years

  5. ctDNA detection after end of treatment in relation to residual disease

    Time frame: Two years

  6. ctDNA detection during surveillance in relation to recurrent disease

    Time frame: Two years

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Study locations

2 of 2 sites recruiting
  • Aarhus University Hospital
    Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark
    • Louise Krog, BSc.med. · Contact · loukrg@rm.dk · +4520995607
    Recruiting
  • Copenhagen University Hospital
    Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06495554
Lead sponsor
University of Aarhus
Collaborators
Aarhus University Hospital, Danish Cancer Society, Danish Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jul 10, 2024
Start date
Aug 15, 2024
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 31, 2030 (estimated)
Last update
Apr 29, 2026

Study contacts

Louise Krog, BSc.med.
Contact
loukrg@rm.dk
20995607 ext. +45
Pernille T. Jensen, Professor
Contact
petije@rm.dk
20952061 ext. +45
Pernille T. Jensen, Professor
principal investigator · Aarhus University Hospital

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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