Clinical Research Directory

Alternate Day Fasting After Surgery for Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer and ovarian cancer is the most lethal. The management of both advanced cancers is a combination of chemotherapy and surgery. Standard of care chemotherapeutic treatment for uterine and ovarian cancers is toxic and severely disruptive to the patient's quality of life with the potential for devastating short and long-term side effects. The role of fasting and ketogenic diets has been evaluated in a mixed cancer population and previously shown to be safe. There is no data specifically addressing the impact of a fasting diet regimen on side effects of chemotherapy during treatment for ovarian and endometrial cancers in the front-line setting. The information gathered from this study will inform future trials about the role of time-restricted eating and its impact on side-effects associated with chemotherapy as well as its role in improvement of quality of life for women afflicted with these debilitating diseases.

Feasibility Study: IGNITE-TX (Identifying Individuals for Genetic Testing & Treatment) Intervention

This is a community-based study requiring participant-self-enrollment, that can help to increase the rates of genetic testing among the family members of people who have been diagnosed with a hereditary cancer syndrome. The two main factors in this study are the IGNITE-TX intervention (website and navigator) and the free genetic counseling and testing. The IGNITE-TX Intervention is an innovative multi-modal intervention, with two components: a) interactive web "IGNITE-TX Hub" and b) genetic family navigators.

Tart Cherry Juice as a Dietary Supplement for the Prevention of Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathy

This is a single institution phase II randomized study evaluating the potential benefits of a supplement, tart cherry juice at high- versus low-doses, to prevent taxane induced peripheral neuropathy in breast and ovarian cancer patients undergoing paclitaxel chemotherapy. Eligible participants enrolled onto the study will be block randomized in a 1:1 allocation to either the tart cherry juice high-dose group (Arm 1) or the tart cherry juice low-dose group (Arm 2).

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Mesothelin-Targeting Logic-gated CAR T, in Participants With Solid Tumors That Express MSLN and Have Lost HLA-A*02 Expression

The goal of this study is to test autologous logic-gated Tmod™ CAR T-cell products in subjects with solid tumors including colorectal cancer (CRC), pancreatic cancer (PANC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian cancer (OVCA), mesothelioma (MESO), and other solid tumors that express mesothelin (MSLN) and have lost HLA-A\*02 expression. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Phase 1: What is the recommended dose that is safe for patients Phase 2: Does the recommended dose kill solid tumor cells and protect the patient's healthy cells Participants will be required to perform study procedures and assessments, and will also receive the following study treatments: Enrollment and Apheresis in BASECAMP-1 (NCT04981119) Preconditioning Lymphodepletion (PCLD) Regimen Tmod CAR T cells at the assigned dose

Multimedia Aid for Genetic Testing in Gynecologic Oncology

This pilot study aims to estimate rates of genetic testing in patients with ovarian and endometrial cancer before and after the implementation of educational videos about genetic testing. Subjects will be asked to view one of three videos relevant to their cancer diagnosis and genetic testing, and have the option to complete a brief satisfaction survey. A chart review to evaluate rates of genetic testing ordered and referrals placed to Genetics before and after the implementation of the videos will be conducted. Up to 15-20% of ovarian cancer and 3-5% of endometrial cancer is due to inherited genetic mutation. Given this association, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends genetic counseling and testing for all individuals with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. Some challenges to obtaining genetic counseling and testing include missed identification and referral of eligible patients by providers, lack of provider knowledge, and busy clinic visits limiting time for informed consent and maintaining patient autonomy for genetic testing. Although heterogeneous, the literature supports multimedia use in cancer genetics. However, there is a paucity of data in the field of gynecologic oncology for the role of integrating a multimedia approach to genetic counseling.

An Evaluation of Maintenance Therapy Combination Mirvetuximab Soravtansine and Olaparib

The Principal Investigator hypothesizes the combination of MIRV and Olaparib is an effective, and tolerable, maintenance therapy strategy in platinum sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer.

Study of Senaparib in Combination With Temozolomide in ARID1A Mutation Associated Ovarian Cancer

This is a phase 2 study to test the effectiveness (anti-tumor activity) of the combination of the study drugs, Senaparib and Temozolomide, in patients with clear cell or endometrioid ovarian cancers that have ARID1A pathologic variants.

No-Stoma Policy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Resection of the sigmoid-rectum is a procedure frequently required in cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer, and it is also among the procedures with the highest risk of complications. One of the major, albeit uncommon, complications of intestinal anastomosis is anastomotic leakage. According to the literature, the rate of anastomotic leakage following cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer ranges from 1.7% to 17%. The risk factors associated with this complication are varied and often inconsistent across studies. They range from preoperative clinical conditions-such as age, low albumin levels, and Body Mass Index \< 18-to intraoperative factors such as low to mid rectal resection, high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery, and multiple bowel resections. Apart from the rehabilitative programs introduced by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol-which aim to improve the nutritional status of patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer-we currently lack validated tools to reduce the risk of leakage. The most commonly used strategy remains the creation of a protective stoma. However, several studies have shown that this procedure is not actually a protective factor against anastomotic leakage; rather, its utility lies in mitigating the severity of the complication. Nonetheless, stomas have a significant clinical and psychological impact, with complication rates ranging from 33.9% to 45% and reversal rates between 66.5% and 89%. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a no-stoma strategy in a selected "low-risk" population for anastomotic leakage among patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery for primary or recurrent ovarian cancer. Focusing on the goal of achieving a zero stoma rate, the study will provide valuable insights into the utility and outcomes of stoma creation. The results will support more informed and patient-centered clinical decisions in the management of ovarian cancer.

Anti-NY-ESO-1 TCR-Gene Engineered Lymphocytes Given by Infusion to Patients With NY-ESO-1 -Expressing Metastatic Cancers

A Phase I/II Dose Escalation, Safety and Efficacy Study of HBI 0201-ESO TCRT (anti-NY-ESO-1 TCR-Gene Engineered Lymphocytes) Given by Infusion to Patients with NY-ESO-1 -Expressing Metastatic Cancers

An Exploratory Study on NK Cell-assisted Prevention of Bone Marrow Suppression During Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer

To evaluate the remission effect and safety of intravenous injection of METR-NK cells as adjuvant therapy on bone marrow suppression in patients with ovarian cancer after chemotherapy

ICRA Randomised Controlled Trial

The standard of care for advanced stage epithelial ovarian cancer is primary cytoreduction surgery with the aim of complete cytoreduction, followed by platinum and taxane-based chemotherapy and consideration of maintenance therapy (bevacizumab or Poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP)-inhibitor). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before and after interval cytoreduction surgery has become an alternative approach as randomized controlled trials have demonstrated non-inferiority of this type of management over primary surgery. In these studies, neoadjuvant chemotherapy was restricted to three to four cycles. However, real-world clinical practice varies, with centres giving more than four pre-operative cycles. The decision to delay surgery is complex and influenced by multiple factors. These include poor performance status, radiological evidence of unresectable sites of disease, or insufficient surgical resources (either lack of surgical expertise operating room availability due to waiting lists) particularly when high complexity surgery is required to achieve complete cytoreduction. International disparities in access to surgical resources between high and low-middle income country settings also results in delays to surgery. Knowledge gap: There is a paucity of data in the setting of extended use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (more than four cycles). Data on the role of delayed cytoreduction surgery post four cycles are controversial. While some data have shown survival to be similar to that of patients undergoing interval cytoreductive surgery after three cycles,6-12 others have reported poorer prognosis. Conflicting data are due to selection biases such as heterogeneous inclusion criteria, small sample sizes and retrospective study designs. Delaying surgery to after four cycles has the potential to reduce surgical complexity and post-operative morbidity, and increase rates of complete cytoreduction (an independent marker of survival). Our multi-centre, international, retrospective cohort study (GO SOAR2) of 2498 women from twenty-two centres across twelve countries with advanced stage ovary cancer, showed that interval cytoreduction surgery was associated with statistically significant greater overall survival in comparison to delayed cytoreduction surgery (HR 0.81, p=0.01) but was associated with a higher GO SOAR surgical complexity score and greater surgical morbidity. Our results indicate that early maximum effort cytoreduction surgery with complete cytoreduction in high volume centres with appropriate surgical skill mix and resources, is what is needed to increase overall survival for women with advanced stage ovarian cancer. We present the study design for a pragmatic phase III superiority randomised controlled trial comparing overall survival following interval and delayed cytoreductive surgery. Our hypothesis is that overall survival is greater following interval cytoreduction surgery when compared to delayed cytoreduction in women with stage III-IV epithelial ovarian cancer.

RC48 in Combination With AK104 and Bevacizumab in OCCC

Disitamab vedotin (RC48) in combination with AK104 (PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific) and bevacizumab for the treatment of recurrent and persistent clear cell ovarian cancer: a single-arm, phase II, multicenter study (DAB OCC study)

Adapting Multiple Behavior Interventions That Effectively Improve Cancer Survivor Health Cancer Survivor Health

This research study will test the efficacy of interactive, web-based interventions that improve diet, physical activity and weight management changes among early stage survivors of breast, prostate, colorectal, endometrial, renal, thyroid, and ovarian cancers, as well as multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Overarching outcomes also include physical function and performance, muscle mass, quality of life, and health utilities.

Physical Activity Intervention Among Older Women With Gynecologic Cancers (Fit4Treatment)

The primary purpose of the study is to determine which of four components (symptom-burden tailored app, exercise partner, oncology provider engagement, coaching) added to a core intervention of a wearable activity tracker and commercially available app, will improve physical activity. The findings will generate meaningful knowledge about how to best increase physical activity in older gynecologic cancer patients receiving systemic cancer therapies to improve quality of life and cancer-specific survival.

Mesenteric Infiltration in Ovarian Cancer

To evaluate if CT features at diagnosis in patients with HGSOC can be used to build an Artificial Intelligence model capable of discerning the pathological involvement of the mesentery, assessing the potential impediments for an optimal debulking surgery and predicting the development of resistance to platinum based chemotherapeutic agents.

Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network Study for Ontario (MOHCCN-O)

The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) is a national network of cancer centres that pursue collaborative cancer research in precision medicine (an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that considers individual variability in DNA, environment and lifestyle) to accelerate the discovery of innovations and improve the health outcomes for cancer patients

Dysregulation of Whole-body Metabolism in Ovarian Cancer: A Longitudinal Study

Minimal information is available regarding changes in whole-body metabolism in ovarian cancer patients, and no study has assessed whole-body lipid metabolism in this patient population. In this pilot study we will assess fasting and postprandial lipid metabolism of ovarian cancer patients before, during, and after treatment via indirect calorimetry.

ENB003 Plus Pembrolizumab Phase 1b/2a in Solid Tumors

First-in Human study evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of ENB003 in combination with Pembrolizumab in solid tumors. The study is separated into two parts. Part A is a 3+3 dose escalation to define the recommended RP2D; this part will include metastatic melanoma, platinum resistant ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer patients subjects, but other solid tumors will be allowed. Once the RP2D is selected, the study will be expanded into metastatic melanoma, platinum resistant ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer subjects. A small number of sarcoma subjects will be included, as exploratory.

The Efficacy and Safety of FRD001 in Ultrasound Contrast Imaging for Malignant Ovarian Masses in Women

This is a Prospective, Self-Controlled, Open-Label, Multicenter Clinical Trial. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of FRD001 injection in ultrasound contrast imaging for the differentiation between benign and malignant ovarian masses in women, using gray-scale and power Doppler ultrasound as controls. This trial will adopt a self-controlled design, where each participant will first undergo gray-scale/power Doppler ultrasound imaging, followed by FRD001 injection-enhanced ultrasound imaging. The target population is assumed to have a malignancy prevalence (P) of 40%, with an expected sensitivity of gray-scale/power Doppler ultrasound at 70%. It is hypothesized that the sensitivity of FRD001 injection-enhanced ultrasound will improve by 20%, reaching an anticipated sensitivity of 90%. The significance level (α) is set at 0.05, with a power (1-β) of 80%, and an inconsistency ratio (D) of 0.34. Based on these parameters, a total sample size (N) of 178 cases is required. Considering a 10% dropout rate, at least 198 subjects will be needed, which includes 79 participants with malignant tumors (N1) and 119 with benign conditions (N2). All screening assessments for each participant will be conducted within 7 days prior to the administration of the investigational medicinal product (IMP), including the day of administration. Safety observations will continue for 72 ± 24 hours post-IMP administration. Pathological results for the target lesions will be collected within 30 days following the IMP imaging examination. The efficacy of the IMP in differentiating between benign and malignant ovarian masses will be evaluated against pathological results, which will serve as the gold standard. This comprehensive approach will provide crucial insights into the diagnostic capabilities of FRD001 injection, potentially enhancing clinical decision-making in the management of ovarian masses.

Triplex Checkpoint Inhibitors Therapy for Advanced Solid Tumors

This trial is designed to investigate the safety, response rates and survival outcomes of patients with advanced solid tumors by infusion of CTLA4, PD1 and PDL1 antibodies combination through venous (IV), artery (IA) or intra-tumor (IT).

Improved Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer by Use of Circulating Tumor DNA as a Biomarker

This project investigates circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with suspected ovarian malignancy. We hypothesize that measurement of ctDNA in women with suspected ovarian cancer can improve the diagnostic efficiency for preoperative differentiation between benign and malignant masses. Specifically, we hope to determine the diagnostic efficiency of ctDNA alone and ctDNA in combination with imaging modalities (ultrasonography, MRI, PET-CT) and CA 125 for preoperative differentiation between benign and malignant adnexal masses. Based on this, we hope to develop an improved diagnostic algorithm. The mutational profile and relation to tumour type, stage, treatment response and prognosis will be explored. Analyses of blood and tissue samples will be used to examine the disease development and biology. Blood samples, tumour tissue and data on imaging modalities as well as CA 125 will be collected prospectively in consecutive women referred to Aarhus University Hospital.

Adaptive ChemoTherapy for Ovarian Cancer in Patients With Replased Platinum-sensitive High Grade Serous or High Grade Endometrioid Ovarian Cancer

ACTOv will compare standard 3-weekly carboplatin (AUC5), to carboplatin delivered according to an AT regimen. The AT regimen will modify carboplatin dose according to changes in the clinical-standard serum biomarker CA125 as a proxy measure of total tumour burden and an individual patient's response to the most recent chemotherapy treatment. AT could prolong sensitivity to carboplatin and extend tumour control, while simultaneously reducing chemotherapy dose and drug-induced toxicity. Carboplatin is a low cost and low toxicity drug that has an enduring and central role in ovarian cancer treatment.

SerUm and Plasma MicroRNAs in Malignant Ovarian gERm Cell Tumours

The goal of this observational case-control study is to learn about the circulating and tissue microRNA expression, imaging and radiomic profiles of malignant ovarian germ cell tumours (MOGCT) compared to patients with a benign OGCT and no ovarian pathology. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1. To understand the circulating miRNA expression of malignant ovarian germ cell tumours (MOGCTs) compared to those with benign ovarian germ cell tumours (BOGCTs) 2. To understand the imaging profile of MOGCTs compared to that of BOGCTs 3. To establish the relationship between serum and plasma miRNA expression in response to treatment and relapse of disease 4. To discover if miRNA expression correlates with radiomic features of OGCTs on both ultrasound and MRI 5. To see if we can link the micro RNAs in tumour samples to those found in blood samples, and to find a plausible explanation for why these micro RNAs are raised (in terms of the tumour biology itself).aims Participants will have serial blood tests at different time points in their care to assess how circulating miRNA levels are affected by treatment and/or remission and/or relapse. If they have surgery, a pathology sample will be taken from the main tumour specimen. Radiomic analysis will take place on existing ultrasound images of their mass. Researchers will compare the circulating miRNA profile of patients with a benign ovarian germ cell tumour and no ovarian pathology to see where the differences lie. If a patient with a BOGCT requires surgery, a pathology sample will be taken from the main tumour specimen. Radiomic analysis will take place on existing ultrasound images of their benign mass.