Creating models of ovarian tumors to test new therapies and find biomarkers

Constitution of ex Vivo Ovarian Tumor Models for the Validation of the Interest of Innovative Therapies and the Search for Tumor or Circulating Biomarkers Predictive of Treatment Response

Observational Centre Francois Baclesse · NCT03831230

This study is trying to create models of ovarian cancer to see how well new treatments work and find markers that can help predict responses in patients with different stages of the disease.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment160 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorCentre Francois Baclesse Academic / other
Locations1 site (Caen)
Trial IDNCT03831230 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on developing ex vivo models of ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and peritoneal cancer to better understand treatment responses. By collecting blood, urine, tumor, and ascitic fluid samples from patients, researchers aim to validate innovative therapies and identify predictive biomarkers. The study includes patients over 18 years old with various stages of ovarian cancer who are undergoing surgical management. The goal is to enhance the understanding of how these cancers respond to different treatments.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with histologically confirmed ovarian cancer, fallopian tube carcinoma, or peritoneal cancer, regardless of disease stage.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or have a history of clinically active malignancy in the last 5 years may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective treatments for ovarian cancer and improved patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific study's focus on ex vivo tumor models for ovarian cancer is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over 18 years old.
* Patient with ovarian cancer, carcinoma of the fallopian tubes, or histologically proven peritoneum. All FIGO stages are accepted for the study.
* Patient to be managed by surgery (laparoscopy and / or laparotomy).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant woman
* Persons deprived of liberty or guardianship (including curatorship)
* History of any other clinically active malignancy in the last 5 years prior to inclusion

Where this trial is running

Caen

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 Cancerex vivopredictive teststumor models
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