Comparing two dosing methods of Cisplatin for chemotherapy in advanced ovarian cancer

Body Surface Area-based vs Concentration-based Dosing of Cisplatin for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Women With Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Phase 2 Interventional The Netherlands Cancer Institute · NCT05406674

This study is testing two different ways to give Cisplatin chemotherapy to women with advanced ovarian cancer to see which method works better and is safer after surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorThe Netherlands Cancer Institute Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations2 sites (Amsterdam and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05406674 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare two different dosing strategies for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) using Cisplatin in women with advanced ovarian cancer. The study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of body surface area-based versus concentration-based dosing methods following cytoreductive surgery. Participants will receive either 100 mg/m2 or 40 mg/l of Cisplatin, and the outcomes will help determine the most effective approach for chemotherapy delivery in this patient population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed FIGO stage III high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or extra-ovarian cancer who are eligible for interval cytoreductive surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with lower performance status or those who have not responded adequately to prior chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could optimize chemotherapy dosing, potentially improving treatment outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with HIPEC in ovarian cancer, but this specific comparison of dosing methods is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. signed and written informed consent
2. age ≥ 18 years
3. patients eligible for interval cytoreductive surgery

   1. histological proven FIGO stage III primary high grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or extra-ovarian cancer
   2. when only cytology is performed to confirm the diagnosis ovarian carcinoma, immunohistochemistry should be performed including keratin 7, keratin 20, p53, PAX8
   3. neo-adjuvant chemotherapy consists of (at least) 3 courses of carboplatin/paclitaxel
   4. following 2 cycles of chemotherapy no progression should occur
4. treated with optimal or complete interval cytoreductive surgery
5. fit for major surgery, WHO performance status 0-2
6. adequate bone marrow function (hemoglobin level \>5.5 mmol/L; leukocytes \>3 x 109/L; platelets \>100 x 109 /L)
7. adequate hepatic function (ALT, AST and bilirubin \<2.5 times upper limit of normal)
8. adequate renal function (creatinine clearance ≥ 60 ml/min using Cockcroft-Gault formula or 24-hour measurement or ml/min/1,73 m2 using MDRD or CKD-EPI)
9. able to understand the patient information

Exclusion Criteria:

1. history of previous malignancy treated with chemotherapy
2. opting for fertility-sparing surgery

Where this trial is running

Amsterdam and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions FIGO Stage III Ovarian CancerPeritoneal CancerFallopian Tube Carcinoma
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.