580 Participants Needed

Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Laparotomy After Chemotherapy for Ovarian and Related Cancers

Recruiting at 6 trial locations
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Overseen ByJose A. Rauh-Hain
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Must be taking: Platinum-based chemotherapy
Stay on Your Current MedsYou can continue your current medications while participating
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with your doctor to understand how your medications might interact with the trial treatments.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Laparotomy After Chemotherapy for Ovarian and Related Cancers?

Research shows that minimally invasive surgery (MIS) can be as effective as open laparotomy for ovarian cancer after chemotherapy, with studies indicating that MIS may offer similar safety and efficacy. Additionally, cytoreductive surgery, which aims to remove as much of the tumor as possible, has been shown to increase survival rates in ovarian cancer patients.12345

Is minimally invasive surgery safe compared to open surgery after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer?

Research shows that minimally invasive surgery (like laparoscopic or robotic surgery) is generally considered safe compared to open surgery (laparotomy) for ovarian cancer after chemotherapy. However, chemotherapy can have toxic effects that may complicate later surgeries, and some patients may experience hypersensitivity reactions to chemotherapy drugs like carboplatin and paclitaxel.16789

How does the treatment of minimally invasive surgery versus laparotomy after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer differ from other treatments?

This treatment is unique because it compares minimally invasive surgery (like keyhole or robotic surgery) to traditional open surgery (laparotomy) after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, offering potentially less recovery time and fewer complications while still aiming to effectively remove cancerous tissue.13101112

What is the purpose of this trial?

This phase III trial compares minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to laparotomy in treating patients with stage IIIC-IV ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer who are receiving chemotherapy before and after surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy). MIS is a surgical procedure that uses small incision(s) and is intended to produce minimal blood loss and pain for the patient. Laparotomy is a surgical procedure which allows the doctors to remove some or all of the tumor and check if the disease has spread to other organs in the body. MIS may work the same or better than standard laparotomy after chemotherapy in prolonging the return of the disease and/or improving quality of life after surgery.

Research Team

Jose Alejandro Rauh-Hain | MD Anderson ...

Jose Rauh-Hain, MD

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 with advanced ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer who've had some success with chemotherapy. They should be fit enough for surgery and have no other active cancers (except certain skin cancers). Pregnant women and those unable to undergo minimally invasive surgery due to health reasons are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

You must have a negative pregnancy test within 14 days before the surgery.
My surgery is scheduled within 6 weeks after my last chemotherapy.
I have advanced high-grade ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer.
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Exclusion Criteria

History of psychological, familial, sociological, or geographical condition potentially preventing compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule
You can't stay in a tilted position for a long time, or handle having air pumped into your abdomen, as determined by the doctors at the hospital.
My doctor has not identified any reasons I can't have minimally invasive surgery.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Participants receive 3 to 4 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery

9-12 weeks

Surgery

Participants undergo either minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or laparotomy within 6 weeks after the last cycle of neoadjuvant chemotherapy

6 weeks

Post-Surgery Chemotherapy

Participants receive standard of care chemotherapy within 6 weeks after surgery

6 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with follow-ups every 3 months for the first 2 years, then every 6 months for 3 years

5 years

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Chemotherapy
  • Laparotomy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
Trial Overview The LANCE trial is comparing two surgical methods after initial chemotherapy: a less invasive approach using small cuts (MIS) versus traditional open surgery (laparotomy). The goal is to see if MIS can extend the time before the cancer returns and improve life quality post-surgery.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm A (MIS, standard of care chemotherapy)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Patients undergo MIS within 6 weeks after last cycle of standard of care neoadjuvant chemotherapy. If during MIS the surgeon thinks complete gross resection can only be accomplished by performing an open procedure, patients may undergo laparotomy instead. Within 6 weeks after surgery, patients receive standard of care chemotherapy.
Group II: Arm B (laparotomy, standard of care chemotherapy)Active Control4 Interventions
Patients undergo laparotomy within 6 weeks after last cycle of standard of care neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Within 6 weeks after surgery, patients receive standard of care chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan, China, Switzerland for the following indications:

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Approved in European Union as Chemotherapy for:
  • Breast cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
  • Various other cancers
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Approved in United States as Chemotherapy for:
  • Breast cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
  • Various other cancers
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Approved in Canada as Chemotherapy for:
  • Breast cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
  • Various other cancers
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Approved in Japan as Chemotherapy for:
  • Breast cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
  • Various other cancers
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Approved in China as Chemotherapy for:
  • Breast cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
  • Various other cancers
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Approved in Switzerland as Chemotherapy for:
  • Breast cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
  • Various other cancers

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+

Findings from Research

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for ovarian cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy shows significantly better progression-free survival compared to open laparotomy, with a hazard ratio of 0.73, indicating a 27% reduction in the risk of disease progression.
Patients undergoing MIS had shorter hospital stays compared to those who had open laparotomy, with a significant mean difference of -1.21 days, suggesting that MIS may offer a safer and more efficient recovery process.
Efficacy and Safety of Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Open Laparotomy for Interval Debulking Surgery of Advanced Ovarian Cancer After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and A Meta-Analysis.Zeng, S., Yu, Y., Cui, Y., et al.[2022]
Chemotherapy, particularly with platinum agents and taxanes, along with intraperitoneal chemotherapy, has significantly improved survival rates in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer.
Optimal cytoreductive surgery, which aims to remove as much tumor as possible, correlates with increased survival, with each 10% increase in tumor removal linked to a 5.5% increase in median survival.
The role of cytoreductive/debulking surgery in ovarian cancer.Wakabayashi, MT., Lin, PS., Hakim, AA.[2019]
Radical surgery combined with chemotherapy is essential for treating early-stage ovarian cancer, but there are still uncertainties regarding the optimal timing and choice of chemotherapy.
Current clinical trials are exploring the role of new chemotherapeutic agents in both advanced ovarian cancer and as adjuvant treatments, indicating ongoing research to improve patient outcomes.
Clinical trials in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer: past, present and future.Vermorken, JB., Pecorelli, S.[2019]

References

Efficacy and Safety of Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Open Laparotomy for Interval Debulking Surgery of Advanced Ovarian Cancer After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and A Meta-Analysis. [2022]
The role of cytoreductive/debulking surgery in ovarian cancer. [2019]
Clinical trials in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer: past, present and future. [2019]
Conservative surgery for ovarian cancer and effect on fertility. [2019]
Surgery in ovarian cancer. [2019]
Incidence of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Carboplatin or Paclitaxel in Patients With Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer With or Without BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutations. [2023]
[Preoperative chemotherapy of ovarian cancer in anesthesia and resuscitation]. [2016]
Role of "third-look" laparotomy in the guidance of ovarian cancer treatment. [2019]
Hospital costs associated with adverse events in gynecological oncology. [2011]
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Role of minimally invasive surgery in ovarian cancer. [2014]
[Therapeutic indications in the treatment of cancer of the ovary]. [2006]
[Surgical treatment of ovarian cystadenocarcinoma]. [2006]
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