Ovarian cancer study reveals hidden struggles of patients and caregivers
NCT ID NCT07035067
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how platinum-resistant ovarian cancer affects the quality of life of patients and their caregivers in Canada. Researchers surveyed 24 patients and their caregivers using questionnaires to measure symptoms, daily challenges, and overall well-being. The goal was to better understand the real-life hurdles they face and highlight the need for more support.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide a clearer picture of the real-life challenges faced by patients and caregivers, helping to guide better support and future research.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment being tested, so it won't directly improve outcomes. It was also terminated early with only 24 participants, limiting the strength of its findings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with ovarian cancer and caregivers of patients with ovarian cancer who are part Ovarian Cancer Canada mailing list.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Patient Inclusion Criteria 1. ≥18 years old 2. Patients with PROC who received \>1 prior line of therapy identified through a screening survey. PROC will be defined as recurrence less than 6 months after last platinum chemotherapy (i.e. carboplatin or cisplatin) 3. Ability to read and understand French or English 4. Signature of ICF Patients Exclusion Criteria 1. Patients with PSOC, defined as those who: 1. Have not progressed within less than 6 months after completion of platinum-based chemotherapy or; 2. Are still on platinum chemotherapy or; 3. Receive maintenance therapy. 2. Patients with platinum-refractory ovarian cancer, defined as not responding or disease progressing during therapy or within three months after the last dose Caregivers Inclusion Criteria: 1. ≥18 years old 2. Current caregiver of a patient with PROC (see definition to be used above) who received \>1 prior line of therapy identified through a screening survey. 3. Ability to read and understand French or English 4. Signature of ICF. Caregivers Exclusion Criteria: 1. Caregivers of patients with PSOC (see definition above) 2. Caregivers of PROC patients who have passed away 3. Caregivers of platinum-refractory patients (see definition above)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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PROxy Network, an initiative of PeriPharm Inc.
Montreal, Quebec, H2Y 1V3, Canada
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