Clinical Research Directory

A Study of Azenosertib (ZN-c3) in Patients With Ovarian Cancer

This is a Phase 1b open-label, multicenter study, evaluating the safety, tolerability, preliminary clinical activity, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics of azenosertib (ZN-c3) in combination with other drugs.

A Clinical Study Evaluating a Combination of Oregovomab and Niraparib in Adult Women With Platinum Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer.

Study to evaluate the safety and activity of oregovomab and niraparib as a combinatorial immune priming strategy in subjects with platinum sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer.

Using Aspirin to Improve Immunological Features of Ovarian Tumors

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of aspirin with neoadjuvant chemotherapy for decreasing markers of immune suppression in the tumor at interval debulking surgery, in women with diagnosed ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal carcinoma

Oregovomab Plus Chemo in Newly Diagnosed Patients With Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Following Optimal Debulking Surgery

Study to compare the safety and efficacy of oregovomab versus placebo, administered in combination with specific cycles of a standard six-cycle chemotherapy regimen (paclitaxel and carboplatin), for the treatment of subjects with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer who have undergone optimal debulking.

Study of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution (ANH) in People With Ovarian Cancer Who Are Having Cytoreductive Surgery

Participants will be scheduled for primary cytoreductive surgery as part of their standard care. Before surgery, participants will be assigned by chance to a study group. Depending on which group they are in, they will receive either acute normovolemic hemodilution/ANH during surgery or standard surgical management during surgery. The researchers think acute normovolemic hemodilution/ANH may decrease the need for allogenic blood transfusion/ABT in people having primary cytoreductive surgery.

A Phase II Study Of Nivolumab/ Bevacizumab/Rucaparib

This research study is evaluating three drugs called Nivolumab, Bevacizumab, and Rucaparib as a possible treatment for relapsed Relapsed Ovarian, Fallopian Tube Or Peritoneal Cancer.

Prospective Clinico-biological Database of Patients With Ovarian and/or Peritoneal and/or Fallopian Tube Carcinoma

Cancer of the ovary and/or peritoneum and/or fallopian tube have a very poor prognosis, and require the implementation of collaborative research tools and new innovative therapies. The main objective of this study is to implement prognostic model of overall survival on patients included prospectively as part of the initial treatment of advanced ovarian and/or peritoneum, and/or fallopian tubes carcinoma (this cohort corresponds to the "Turquoise" care pathway of the Oscar Lambret Center) regardless of the treatment carried out,, integrating both patient's and tumor's characteristics. A clinical and biological database is implemented for this purpose. 371 patients will be recruited over a 5-year period at the Oscar Lambret Center. The active participation of each patient will be 2 years (from the date of pre-registration until the end of study participation, defined by the date of the last intervention specific to the research), then the data from standard care and survival data will be collected until the last follow-up of the last patient, 2 years after the last pre-registration.

Perioperative Systemic Therapy for Isolated Resectable Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases

This is a multicentre, open-label, parallel-group, phase II-III, superiority study that randomises patients with isolated resectable colorectal peritoneal metastases in a 1:1 ratio to receive either perioperative systemic therapy and cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC (experimental arm) or upfront cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC alone (control arm).

Depression Treatment and Screening in Ovarian Cancer Patients

The goal of this behavioral research study is to find a quick and effective way to identify depression in patients with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. Another goal of this study is to compare an intervention program with "enhanced" standard care to see which may be more effective in improving quality of life for these patients.

Mirvetuximab Soravtansine With Bevacizumab Versus Bevacizumab as Maintenance in Platinum-sensitive Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Peritoneal Cancer

GLORIOSA is a Phase 3 multicenter, open label study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mirvetuximab Soravtansine + Bevacizumab as maintenance therapy in participants with platinum-sensitive ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers with high folate receptor-alpha (FRα) expression.

Virtual Reality for GI Cancer Pain to Improve Patient Reported Outcomes

Patients with digestive tract malignancy often experience severe and unremitting abdominal pain that negatively affects physical, emotional, and social function, as well as health related quality of life (HRQOL). Therapeutic virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising and evidence-based treatment modality for cancer pain. Users of VR wear a pair of goggles with a close-proximity screen in front of the eyes that creates a sensation of being transported into lifelike, three-dimensional worlds. To date, VR has been limited to short-term clinical trials for cancer pain. Moreover, limited research exists on theory-based VR modalities beyond mere distraction, such as VR that employs acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with components of biofeedback and mindfulness. To bridge these gaps, this study seeks to: (1) assess the impact of immersive VR on patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including pain, activity metrics, and opioid use among patients with visceral pain from a digestive tract malignancy; (2) assess differences in PROs, activity metrics, and opioid use between skills-based VR therapy vs. distraction VR therapy; and (3) determine patient-level predictors of VR treatment response in visceral cancer pain. To address these aims, the study will measure PROs and opioid use in 360 patients randomized among 3 groups and follow them for 60 days after enrollment: (1) an enhanced VR group receiving skills-based VR; (2) a distraction-based VR group receiving patient-selected VR videos; and (3) a VR sham control group using a VR headset with 2-D content. The results will inform best practices for the implementation of VR for visceral cancer pain management and guide selection of patient-tailored experiences.

Evaluate BL-M17D1 in Patients w/HER2-Expressing/Mutant Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

The objective of this study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of BL-M17D1 in patients with HER2-Expressing or HER2-Mutant Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors.

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.

Nudge to Gynecologic Oncology

Ovarian cancer lacks an effective screening test, and prompt treatment at diagnosis is the only way to improve outcomes. Referral to gynecologic oncology at diagnosis of adnexal mass is recommend by guidelines from every major medical organization. Yet, 1 in 4 patients with ovarian cancer nationwide and at Penn Medicine never see a gynecologic oncologist. Even when referred to gynecologic oncology, patients from historically-marginalized groups have twice as long duration from diagnosis to seeing gynecologic oncology. In this project, the investigators will pilot a clinician nudge to gynecologic oncology referral and compare the impact to historical controls.

Niraparib vs Niraparib Plus Bevacizumab in Patients With Platinum/Taxane-based Chemotherapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

This is an international, multicenter, randomized, open, Phase III trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of carboplatin/paclitaxel/bevacizumab followed by bevacizumab and niraparib compared to carboplatin/paclitaxel followed by niraparib in patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer.

Body Surface Area-based vs Concentration-based Dosing of Cisplatin for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Women With Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with the addition of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is used in current clinical practice in selected patients with advanced ovarian cancer. Clinical evidence for the benefit of HIPEC in ovarian cancer comes from the pivotal phase 3 OVHIPEC trial. Worldwide, two established strategies exist for dosing of HIPEC protocols, which follow either a body surface area (BSA)-based or a concentration-based approach. Since both strategies result in different exposure to intra-peritoneal chemotherapy, we aim to compare the pharmacokinetics and safety of both strategies.

A Study of the Drug I131-Omburtamab in People With Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors and Other Solid Tumors in the Peritoneum

The purpose of this study is to test any good and bad effects of the study drug 131I-omburtamab. 131I-omburtamab could prevent the cancer from returning, or delay the cancer from getting worse, but it could also cause side effects. Researchers hope to learn more about how 131I-omburtamab works in the body, and how effective it is in treating cancer. 131I-Omburtamab is not approved by the FDA to treat DSRCT or other cancers of the peritoneum.

Personalised Timing of Interval Debulking Surgery in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

About 70% of epithelial ovarian cancer patients are diagnosed at advanced stage. When primary optimal surgery is not possible, neoadjuvant chemotherapy will followed by interval debulking surgery is one treatment option. However, there is no consensus on the optimal timing of the surgery. CA125 is a well-known tumor marker in ovarian cancer. Its kinetic change has been proven to correlate with the patients' response to chemotherapy and chance of optimal resection. This study aims to utilize the kinetic change of CA125 to customize the timing of surgery for individual patients.

ZEN003694 Combined With Talazoparib in Patients With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

This Phase 2, open label, study with safety lead in of oral talazoparib in combination with ZEN003694 given daily in 28-day cycles will enroll patients with recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma.

Intra-tumoral (IT) Injection of vvDD-hIL2-2-RG-1 for Metastatic Gastrointestinal and Peritoneal Tumors

This research study aims to evaluate the safety and determine the optimal dose of a new experimental drug, vvDD-hIL2 (vaccinia virus double-deleted human interleukin 2), in patients with advanced abdominal cancer. The study will involve three dose levels, with three to six patients enrolled at each level. vvDD-hIL2 is a genetically modified vaccinia virus, derived from the virus previously used for smallpox vaccination. The modification is intended to target and destroy tumors while minimizing harm to healthy tissues by stimulating the body's immune response. Participants will receive an injection of vvDD-hIL2 directly into their abdominal tumors at AHN West Penn. The study team will monitor for side effects and assess tumor response to the treatment. Active participation will last up to two months, involving seven clinic visits and approximately four lab visits at AHN West Penn Hospital. Visits will include standard of care procedures as well as study-specific tests and exams. Most visits will last one to two hours, with some extending to two to three hours. The drug administration day will require a twelve-hour visit. Effectiveness and side effects will be evaluated through blood draws, oral swabs, urinalysis and tissue biopsies. Tissue samples will be used for genomic analysis and stored for potential future research. Data collected may also be used for future research purposes. Previous human trials of vvDD-hIL2 have reported side effects such as pain, rash or inflammation at the injection site, low-grade fevers, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue. There is a rare risk of rash transmission to close contacts with skin openings, and information on limiting contact and managing rash development will be provided.

Tempus Priority Study: A Pan-tumor Observational Study

Observational study that will be collecting clinical and molecular health information from cancer patients who have received comprehensive genomic profiling and meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined for each cohort with the goal of conducting research to advance cancer care and create a dataset that furthers cancer research.

BP1001-A in Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Solid Tumors

This is a phase I, open-label, study of BP1001-A in participants with advanced or recurrent solid tumors. The dose escalation phase will determine the safety and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum administered dose (MAD) of BP1001-A as a single agent. After the MTD or MAD of BP1001-A is established, the dose expansion phase will commence and determine the safety, toxicity and response of BP1001-A in combination with paclitaxel.

Genetic Testing in African Americans

This is a pilot/feasibility study to conduct genetic testing using tumor/blood samples of African American and Caucasian patients with ovarian and endometrial cancer following surgery at AU Health Medical Center. The aim of the pilot/feasibility study is to sequence a panel of cancer genes on paired tumor/blood (germline) samples of patients with ovarian and endometrial tumors at a two-week time point following surgery at AU Medical Center. While paired testing of tumor and blood (germline) provides direct clinical value to patients, investigators propose to study whether investigators can define and overcome such minority barriers among the Georgia Cancer Center (GCC)/AU Health Medical Center (AUMC) patient population.

Microdevice In Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, And Peritoneal Cancer

This pilot study will assess the feasibility of using an implantable microdevice to measure local intratumor response to chemotherapy and other clinically relevant drugs in ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer. The name of the study intervention involved in this study is: -implantable microdevice