Oxford Ovarian Cancer Predict Chemotherapy Response 01 (OXO-PCR-01)

January 15, 2013 updated by: University of Oxford

A Single-Centre Prospective Phase 0 Translational Study for Predicting Response of High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancers to Paclitaxel Chemotherapy

The purpose of the study is to understand why there are differences between individuals in the way they respond to paclitaxel chemotherapy.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

While paclitaxel is very effective in killing cancer cells in a proportion of patients, some patients don't respond to this treatment. As with any chemotherapy, paclitaxel is associated with unpleasant side effects. We are doing this study to try and understand what is happening in cancer cells in different individuals after paclitaxel treatment that make them respond differently to the same treatment. We hope that this study will enable us to develop a method to identify women who are suitable for this form of treatment. We also want to understand why some cancer cells don't get killed with paclitaxel. This information will help us to select treatment to suit an individual patient, and thus improve the outcome of treatment and avoid giving treatment that will not benefit the patient.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

35

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
      • Oxford, United Kingdom
        • Recruiting
        • Churchill Hospital
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Ahmed A Ahmed

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with radiological and histological evidence of advanced ovarian cancer, who would standardly be managed by primary chemotherapy and interval debulking surgery

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female ≥ 18 years of age
  • Newly diagnosed and histology confirmed primary high grade serous ovarian cancer, high grade serous fallopian tube cancer and primary peritoneal carcinoma.
  • Radiological and laparoscopic confirmation of FIGO stage 3C or 4 ovarian cancer.
  • Radiological evidence of omental or peritoneal deposits that are accessible for radiology-guided biopsy.
  • At least one lesion on CT scan measuring at least 2 cm in maximum diameter performed in the past 31 days. Slightly older scans may be accepted at the discretion of the CI providing the results are considered to remain clinically relevant.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score of 0-2
  • Life expectancy of at least 6 months.
  • The patient is willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with the protocol for the duration of the study, and scheduled visits and examinations.
  • Acceptable haematological and biochemical indices

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Correlation between βIII tubulin expression and Mitotic Index (MI) following single agent paclitaxel treatment
Time Frame: Before and 24-hours after paclitaxel treatment
Correlation between βIII tubulin expression and Mitotic Index (MI) before and after single agent paclitaxel treatment to determine whether overexpression of βIII tubulin is associated with Paclitaxel resistance
Before and 24-hours after paclitaxel treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Correlation between mitotic index and the magnitude of CA125 response
Time Frame: three weeks after paclitaxel treatment
Correlation between mitotic index and the magnitude of CA125 response will be analysed to investigate whether post-paclitaxel mitotic index is a determinant of clinical response in ovarian cancer
three weeks after paclitaxel treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Oxford

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2014

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 15, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

January 17, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 17, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • OXO-PCR-01

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