Use of a Heating Cable to Obtain Hyperthermia During Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (NCT02862899) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Use of a Heating Cable to Obtain Hyperthermia During Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
France13 participantsStarted 2015-01
Plain-language summary
The investigator will study the possibility of in situ heating of the liquid containing the chemotherapy, so as to avoid the need for an external pumping system with its complexity, and its associated risks and costs.
The use of a heating cable (prototype hereinafter called Thermowire, made by the company EFS, which is in charge of its development) was patented and tested in pigs in two studies that included 15 animals altogether (in 7 of which the heating cable was used). The aim of the first study was the purely safety aspects, while the efficacy to obtain hyperthermia, the quality and the homogeneity of the hyperthermia and its effect on the tissue penetration of the chemotherapy were evaluated in a second study. The results obtained justify transfer to use in humans in the context of a clinical trial so as to obtain CE certification.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with national health insurance cover
* With scheduled hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) because of known peritoneal disease (primary or secondary)
* Who have provided written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Persons under guardianship
* Persons under 18 years old
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women
* Allergy to latex
* Abandon of HIPEC following surgical exploration
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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
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SAE due to use of Thermowire
Timeframe: Through study completion up to 22 months