Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Investigating CRP Levels in Women with Advanced Gynecological Cancers Under Immunotherapy

Official title: ICK-Gyn: Immunotherapy-related CRP Kinetics in Metastatic Gynecological Malignancies

Run by University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT05914974 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if changes in a blood marker called CRP can help predict how well women with advanced gynecological cancers respond to immunotherapy.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital Tuebingen
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Tübingen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 11, 2023
Main results expectedApril 2027
Study endsApril 2035
Registry record updatedFebruary 10, 2026
Trial IDNCT05914974 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include women aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed metastatic gynecological malignancies who are eligible for ICI therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously received ICI therapy or those with inadequate general health may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the prognostic significance of C-reactive protein (CRP) kinetics in women with advanced or metastatic gynecological malignancies receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. By measuring CRP levels through routine blood samples, the study seeks to determine if changes in these inflammatory markers can predict treatment response, progression-free survival, and overall survival. The research is conducted across multiple centers and focuses on patients undergoing various lines of therapy, including those receiving palliative chemotherapy. The findings could enhance understanding of immunotherapy effectiveness in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new biomarker for predicting treatment outcomes in women with advanced gynecological cancers undergoing immunotherapy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in other cancer types have shown promising results regarding the predictive value of inflammatory markers like CRP in immunotherapy outcomes, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* women ≥ 18 years of age
* histologically proven metastatic gynecological malignancies irrespective of therapy line
* patients with advanced or metastatic gynecological malignancies must fulfill treatment requirements for ICI therapy in the experimental group
* planned ICI therapy in combination with palliative chemotherapy in the experimental group
* patients with advanced or metastatic gynecological malignancies that undergo chemotherapy without ICIs in the first therapy line in the control group
* written informed consent into ICK-Gyn

Exclusion Criteria:

* missing indication for ICI therapy in the experimental group
* any ICI therapy before inclusion into the trial
* patients with advanced or metastatic endometrial or cervical cancer in the second or higher therapy line without indication to ICI therapy
* pregnant or lactating patients
* inadequate general condition (not fit for chemotherapy)

Where it's running

  • Department of Women's Health
    Tübingen, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.