CompletedPhase 2

Belinostat in Treating Patients With Advanced Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, or Fallopian Tube Cancer or Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors

Canada32 participantsStarted 2006-09

Plain-language summary

This phase II trial studies how well belinostat works in treating patients with ovarian epithelial cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer that have spread to other places in the body or ovarian low malignant potential tumors. Belinostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically/cytologically confirmed ovarian epithelial cancer, primary peritoneal carcinoma or fallopian tube cancer that recurred despite initial platinumbased therapy OR micropapillary/borderline (Low Malignant Potential) tumors of ovary * Patients must have measurable disease, defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter to be recorded) as \>= 20 mm with conventional techniques or as \>= 10 mm with spiral computed tomography (CT) scan * Patients in the platinum resistant (progression within 6 months of platinum based therapy) group: must have had no more than a total of 3 prior chemotherapy regimens; at least one prior regimen will have contained a platinum agent (carboplatin or cisplatin) * Patients with micropapillary or borderline (LMP) tumors: must have had no more than a total of 3 prior chemotherapy regimens * Patients must have completed any prior chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery at least 4 weeks (at least 6 weeks for nitrosureas and mitomycin C) before study entry and patients must have recovered from the toxic effects from any prior therapy; patients must not have had more than 40% of their bone marrow radiated and must have either measurable disease outside the field or progression post radiation therapy * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =\< 2 (Karnofsky \>= 60%) * Leukocytes \>= 3.0 x 10\^9/L * Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1.5 x 10\^9/L * Pl…

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Efficacy of Belinostat in Terms of Complete or Partial Response; Disappearance of All Target Lesions or at Least a 30% Decrease in the Sum of the Longest Diameter of Target Lesions, Taking as Reference the Baseline Sum LD

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00301756

SponsorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

Sponsor typeNIH

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-08

Results submitted2015-04-01

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