NCT01000259 · Gynecologic Oncology Group
Study of Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery for Advanced Stage III or Stage IV Ovarian Epithelial Cancer
What this study is about
This research study is looking at tumor tissue samples from patients who have undergone surgery for advanced stage III or stage IV ovarian epithelial cancer. Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn how tumor infiltrating T cells can predict how patients will respond to treatment.
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This research study is looking at tumor tissue samples from patients who have undergone surgery for advanced stage III or stage IV ovarian epithelial cancer. Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn how tumor infiltrating T cells can predict how patients will respond to treatment.
Interventions
OTHER
Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
Samples are analyzed in laboratory studies
Primary outcome measures
Overall survival curves
Time frame: Baseline
The Kaplan-Meier method will be used to estimate the survival curves, and the log-rank test will be used to test the difference between survival curves for TIL positive and negative patients. All of the tests will be two-sided and the significant levels will be set a 0.05.
Progression-free survival curves
Time frame: Baseline
The Kaplan-Meier method will be used to estimate the survival curves, and the log-rank test will be used to test the difference between survival curves for TIL positive and negative patients. All of the tests will be two-sided and the significant levels will be set a 0.05.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosis of stage III or IV ovarian epithelial cancer and enrolled on Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)-0136 and a GOG front-line platinum/taxol chemotherapy trial (GOG-0114, GOG-132, GOG-0158, or GOG-0162)
- Must have fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue from primary surgery available from 1 of the following sources:
- Patients enrolled on GOG-0136 and a GOG front-line platinum/taxol chemotherapy trial(GOG-0114, GOG-0132, GOG-0158, and GOG-0162)
- Patients who have had either optimal or suboptimal cytoreductive surgery
- Patients for whom adequate demographic data, including major prognostic factors and follow-up information, were collected
- Evaluable patients must have had measurable or nonmeasurable disease
- Demographic and follow-up data available
Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 5, 2017 · Source of record for eligibility and locations