Clinical Research Directory

Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel Albumin-Stabilized Nanoparticle Formulation in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Peritoneal Cavity

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation directly into the abdomen may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of intraperitoneal paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation in treating patients with advanced cancer of the peritoneal cavity.

Cyclophosphamide With or Without Celecoxib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Persistent Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving cyclophosphamide together with celecoxib may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying how well giving cyclophosphamide together with celecoxib works compared to cyclophosphamide alone in treating patients with recurrent or persistent ovarian epithelial, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.

Paricalcitol Versus Pirfenidone for Improving Surgical Resectability in Patients With Peritoneal Cancer

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if paricalcitol or pirfenidone can help make tumors removable by surgery in adults with peritoneal cancer who are currently unable to have their tumor removed. The study aims to answer are whether paricalcitol or pirfenidone improve tumor response and tissue healing after 12 weeks of treatment, and which of these two drugs is more effective at helping participants become eligible for surgery. Researchers will compare paricalcitol to pirfenidone to see which drug works better and has a manageable safety profile. Participants will take either paricalcitol or pirfenidone by mouth every day for 12 weeks while continuing their standard chemotherapy, visit the clinic regularly for checkups and lab tests, keep a daily diary to track their study medication, and undergo a surgical re-evaluation after treatment to see if their tumor can be removed.