Ovarian, Fallopian, Peritoneal Cancer Study

GOG 126R: A Phase II Evaluation Of Abraxane In The Treatment Of Recurrent Or Persistent Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer

Protocol ID

07.06.121

Protocol Description

The purpose of this study is to find out if Abraxane® works in treating ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer and to find out what side effects are caused by treatment with this drug.

Abraxane® is a modified form of paclitaxel, a drug which has shown effectiveness in treating ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer. Abraxane® is being developed to reduce the side effects that go along with paclitaxel treatment. Abraxane® is FDA-approved for the treatment of breast cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has failed to respond to initial chemotherapies, has re-grown after surgery, radiation therapy, or other forms of treatment

Primary Investigator(s)

  • Veena John, MD

Contact Information

Laureen Thumser, RN
(516) 734-8979
lthumser@nshs.edu

Last Update

March 29, 2010
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