Comparing two treatment methods for advanced ovarian cancer

Randomized Study Assessing Two Strategies of First Line: a Strategy With Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and a Strategy With Total Intravenous Strategy, in Patients With Epithelial Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Phase 2 Interventional Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon · NCT03025477

This study is testing which chemotherapy method works better for people with advanced ovarian cancer after surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment84 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexFemale
SponsorGroupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations7 sites (Dijon and 6 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03025477 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a randomized phase II clinical trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of two different therapeutic strategies in patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. Participants will undergo an initial surgical intervention and then be randomized based on their Completeness of Cytoreduction (CC) score to receive either intravenous or intraperitoneal chemotherapy regimens. The study aims to determine which treatment approach yields better outcomes for patients following surgery. It is multicentric and open-label, involving multiple healthcare institutions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with histologically confirmed advanced epithelial ovarian cancer who have undergone recent debulking or diagnostic surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with FIGO stage IV extra-abdominal disease or those who have previously received chemotherapy for ovarian cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, potentially enhancing survival rates and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar therapeutic strategies in ovarian cancer, showing promising results, but this specific approach is being evaluated in a novel context.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologically confirmed advanced (FIGO stage III or IV) invasive epithelial ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian-tube cancer. Pleural cytology has to be performed in patients with pleural effusion.
* Initial intervention : debulking surgery or diagnostic surgery in the 3 weeks before inclusion
* Age ≥18 and \< 75 years old.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2 before surgery (ECOG ≤ 1 and Lee score \< 6 in patients \> 70 years old).
* Adequate blood count (test realized in the past 14 days before inclusion) : neutrophils \> 1500/mm3, platelets \> 150 000/mm3.
* Creatinine clearance MDRD ≥ 60 mL/min
* Registration in a national health care system (CMU included).
* Signed and dated informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* FIGO stage IV extra-abdominal disease, with the exception of lymph nodes and pleural invasion.
* Patient having received previous chemotherapy for ovarian cancer.
* Left ventricular ejection fraction \< 50% before chemotherapy initiation
* Other invasive cancer in the past 5 years (baso- and spinocellular cutaneous carcinoma with complete resection are accepted)
* Concomitant administration of prophylactic phenytoin or live attenuated viral vaccines such as yellow fever vaccine,
* Patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of study drug
* Patients without motivation or capacity to respect study requirements and constraints
* Pregnancy or breast feeding women

Where this trial is running

Dijon and 6 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 Ovarian Cancer, EpithelialIntraperitonealIntravenousCompleteness of cytoreduction scoreCarboplatinEpirubicinPaclitaxelCisplatin
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.