PERITONEAL CANCER

This phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could help keep cancer from growing in people with platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. After initial chemotherapy with paclitaxel, 20 participants received pembrolizuma…

This phase 2 trial tested a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in 79 people with recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancers that have high levels of a protein called folate receptor-alpha. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goa…

This study tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab directly into the abdomen is safe after extensive surgery and heated chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced ovarian cancer. 22 adults with recurrent ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer took part. The goal was …

This study tested a web-based program to improve quality of life and reduce stress in ovarian cancer survivors. 326 women participated, comparing a mindfulness program to a healthy lifestyle program. The goal was to see if the online programs could help with stress, anxiety, mood…

This study looked at two ways to help breast and ovarian cancer survivors get genetic counseling: a mailed brochure or a phone call with a health coach. About 668 women took part. The goal was to see which method led more people to actually get genetic counseling or testing. The …

This study looked at 1,500 women with advanced ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer to see how genetic changes in their tumors relate to how the disease progresses. Researchers collected tumor samples and medical data to find links between DNA abnormalities and outcomes …

This study looked back at 388 women with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer who were taking the drug niraparib as maintenance therapy. Researchers wanted to see how often serious side effects happened and how patients used the drug in real-life UK clinics. No …

This pilot study looked at whether repeated FDG-PET/CT scans can help select patients and evaluate how well a special chemotherapy (PIPAC) works for cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. 34 patients with various abdominal cancers were included. The goal was to see …

This study tested a digital chatbot (called CATALYST) to help cancer survivors learn about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk. Fifty adults who had certain cancers (like breast, ovarian, or prostate) used the chatbot or received usual care. The goal was to see if the chatb…