Evaluating Second Look Laparoscopy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer After Chemotherapy

Identification of Markers of Resistance During Frontline Therapy and Maintenance

Phase 2 Interventional Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · NCT06240598

This study is testing whether a second look surgery after chemotherapy can help people with advanced ovarian cancer who have little or no remaining disease feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations7 sites (Basking Ridge, New Jersey and 6 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06240598 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the health outcomes of individuals with advanced ovarian cancer who undergo a second look laparoscopy (SLL) following their initial chemotherapy treatment. It aims to compare outcomes between patients with minimal residual disease (MRD) and those without MRD at the time of SLL. The research will also assess the safety and feasibility of performing SLL in this patient population. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of SLL in managing advanced ovarian cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals assigned female at birth, aged 18 and older, with suspected or confirmed stage III-IV epithelial ovarian cancer who have completed their first course of chemotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to swallow oral medications or have gastrointestinal absorption issues may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with advanced ovarian cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have explored similar interventions, but the specific application of SLL in this context is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients assigned female at birth≥ 18 years of age
* Suspected or known stage III-IV epithelial ovarian cancer for which the patient has undergone, or is planned to undergo, attempted primary or interval debulking surgery
* Homologous Recombination Deficiency testing should be planned to be completed prior to completion of initial platinum/taxane chemotherapy. HRD testing can be determined using :

  * Confirmation of deleterious Somatic or Germline BRCA mutation
  * CLIA certified test for HRD
* Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with the inability to swallow oral medications or impaired gastrointestinal absorption due to gastrectomy or drainage gastrostomy tube
* Patients receiving standard of care or investigational protocol directed treatment are eligible for this study, with the exception of protocol directed treatment which would prohibit the SLL surgery from being performed

Where this trial is running

Basking Ridge, New Jersey 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 Cancerstage III-IVepithelial ovarian cancersecond Look Laparoscopy23-249
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