Prognostic Role of molEcular classiFication in Fertility-sparing treAtment of Endometrial canCEr
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Observation only.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Uterine Cancer. Basic parameters: 18 years — 50 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Italy
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Official title
Prognostic Role of molEcular classiFication in Fertility-sparing treAtment of Endometrial canCEr: PREFACE Study
Overview
Endometrial cancer, the most common gynecologic malignancy in high-income countries, is increasing among reproductive-age women. While hysterectomy prevents pregnancy, hormonal therapies offer fertility-sparing options for select early-stage cases, with \~80% achieving complete response (CR). Molecular classifications (POLEmut, p53abn, MMRd/MSI-H, NSMP) reveal subtype-specific prognostic differences, with NSMP showing higher CR rates and lower recurrence, while p53abn and MMRd/MSI-H fare worse. Recent studies emphasize molecular profiling's potential to guide personalized fertility-sparing treatments. This study explores the prognostic role of these classifications in treatment outcomes.
Detailed description
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy in high-income countries, with an increasing incidence among women of reproductive age. In 2024, over 65,000 new cases were diagnosed in the United States alone. The prevalence of endometrial cancer in younger women who desire to preserve their fertility presents a significant clinical challenge. Traditional treatment for endometrial cancer involves hysterectomy, which precludes future pregnancies. However, fertility-sparing treatments, primarily using hormonal therapies, have emerged as a viable option for select patients with low-grade, early-stage endometrial cancer. Despite reported complete response (CR) rates of approximately 80% with fertility-sparing therapy, the outcomes vary significantly among patients. Molecular classifications have revolutionized the understanding of endometrial cancer by identifying four distinct subtypes: POLEmut (ultramutated), p53abn (TP53-mutant), MMRd/MSI-H (mismatch repair deficiency/microsatellite instability-high), and NSMP (no specific molecular profile). These classifications have demonstrated prognostic value in predicting oncologic outcomes in endometrial cancer. For instance, the NSMP subtype is associated with higher CR rates (78.4%) and lower recurrence rates (18.4%), whereas MMRd/MSI-H and p53abn subtypes show significantly poorer outcomes, including lower CR rates (48.8% and 50%, respectively) and higher recurrence rates (42.8% and 33%). However, the role of these molecular subtypes in guiding fertility-sparing treatment remains underexplored.
A recent meta-analysis synthesized data from eight studies involving 363 patients who underwent fertility-sparing treatment for endometrial cancer. This analysis highlighted significant differences in complete response to treatment and in oncologic outcomes among the molecular subtypes, emphasizing the potential utility of molecular classification in personalizing treatment strategies. This study aims to build on these findings by prospectively evaluating the prognostic role of molecular classifications in a well-defined cohort of endometrial cancer patients undergoing fertility-sparing treatment.
Interventions
- Other Observation only
Only observation following standard of care (histological diagnosis, molecular classification, progestine therapy)
Primary outcome measures
- Response to fertility sparing treatmetn [Time frame: 12 months]
- Recurrence [Time frame: 12 months]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Time to CR response [Time frame: 12 months]
- Obstetric outcomes [Time frame: 12 mesi]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients aged 18-45 years with a hysteroscopic confirmed diagnosis of endometrial cancer (FIGO stage IA without myometrial invasion, grade 1 or grade 2, endometrioid histology).
- Patients desiring fertility preservation
- Molecular classification of the tumor using next-generation sequencing (NGS) or Proactive Molecular Risk Classifier for Endometrial Cancer (ProMisE).
- Adequate pre-treatment imaging (MRI or transvaginal ultrasound) confirming no evidence of myometrial invasion or extrauterine spread.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients with atypical endometrial hyperplasia or intraepithelial neoplasia
- Individuals with tumor samples of insufficient quantity or inadequate quality were not included in the analysis
- Non-endometrioid histology.
- Patients with a history of prior uterine malignancy or current synchronous malignancies.
- Medical contraindications to hormonal therapy
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Italy · 1 center
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano — Milan
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06799624 · int