Can avastin stop ovarian cancer from coming back?

NCT ID NCT02884648

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase II trial tests whether the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) can help control ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that is still present after initial treatment. About 35 women whose cancer was found during a second-look surgery will receive bevacizumab every three weeks. The main goal is to see how long the cancer stays under control.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bevacizumab (Avastin)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a way to delay or prevent the return of ovarian cancer after initial treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 35 participants, so results may not apply widely. Bevacizumab can cause side effects like high blood pressure or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fallopian tube cancer fallopian tube neoplasm female reproductive organ cancer ovarian cancer ovarian carcinoma primary peritoneal carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States