New drug combo shows promise for tough ovarian cancer

NCT ID NCT02195973

First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tested whether adding a new drug called LDE225 to the standard chemotherapy paclitaxel is safe for women with ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum-based treatments. Fifteen women participated. The main goal was to check for side effects and find the best dose of LDE225 to use with paclitaxel.

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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