Aspirin for the Improvement of Immunological Features of Ovarian Tumors in Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of aspirin in increasing immunological features of ovarian tumors in patients receiving standard of care chemotherapy before interval debulking surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy). This study drug is available over the counter for the relief of pain, fever, and inflammation from a variety of conditions, however, use of aspirin in this study is investigational. This trial may help researchers evaluate the effectiveness of aspirin along with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in decreasing markers of immune suppression (tumor-associated macrophages and T-regulatory cells) in the tumor at interval debulking surgery.
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients that are greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
- For U.S. sites, patients can read and understand English or Spanish; for Canadian site, patients can read and understand English or French.
- Histology confirmed, or clinical suspicion of, invasive epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal carcinoma. Must be grade 2 or 3 or high (where high is defined as grade 2/3). All histologies including serous, endometrioid, clear cell sarcoma, or carcinosarcoma histology is acceptable. Mixed histology also acceptable.
- Treatment naive for this cancer diagnosis.
- Planned for neoadjuvant chemotherapy (platinum-based doublet with taxane +/- anti-VEGF antibody) for at least 3 but no more than 5 cycles followed by an interval debulking surgery. [Note: this study evaluates response while on neoadjuvant treatment. The final collection of specimen and questionnaire is at the time of surgery and immediate post-operative state. Therefore, there are no eligibility criteria related to treatment in the adjuvant setting (e.g., intraperitoneal treatment) and adjuvant therapy should proceed as the physician deems appropriate.]
- Measurable disease as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1, computed tomography (CT) scan (with or without contrast) within 12 weeks of study enrollment.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0,1, or 2.
- Able to provide tissue biopsy (core or excisional) sufficient for diagnosis and biomarker analysis, may use outside archival tissue if available.
- If currently using anti-coagulation medication, no contraindication for temporary stoppage of use during the study based on physician judgement.
- Willing and able to swallow pills without difficulty.
- Un-transfused platelet count >= 100,000 cells/uL.
- Willing and able to participate in all required evaluations and procedures in this study protocol (e.g. undergoing treatment, scheduled visits and examinations, serum testing, questionnaires, pill log/diary).
- Absolute neutrophil count > 1.5 x 10^9 cells/L.
- Hemoglobin >= 9.0 g/dL, may use transfusions and the value can be post-transfusion.
- Estimated creatinine clearance of >= 30 mL/min, calculated using the formula Cockcroft-Gault.
- No severe hepatic impairment defined as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevation =< 2.5 x institutional ULN, unless liver metastasis is present =< 5 x ULN.
Exclusion Criteria
- Definite contraindication for either aspirin use or stopping current aspirin use based on physician’s clinical judgment.
- History of vascular event in the last 12 months (e.g., myocardial infarction or unstable angina, stroke, coronary artery angioplasty or stenting, coronary artery bypass graft, relevant [serious or significant] arrhythmias, significant vascular disease, congestive heart failure or vascular interventions).
- History of hypertensive crisis and/ or uncontrolled hypertension (HTN), systolic blood pressure > 150 mmHg; diastolic blood pressure > 90mmHg. Patients must have blood pressure =< 150/90 mmHg taken in a clinic setting by a medical professional within 2 weeks prior to starting study.
- Current or history of ulcers which prohibits aspirin consumption, severe hepatic failure, or acute or chronic renal disease where aspirin use is contraindicated.
- History of gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding or other bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy within 6 months prior to enrollment of study.
- Uncontrolled erosive esophagitis requiring 2 or more treatments.
- Other cancer diagnosis in the last 3 years other than non-melanoma skin cancer.
- Autoimmune disorder requiring systemic therapy.
- Chronic steroid use defined as 3 weeks in the past year or any length of time in the past 30 days.
- Other aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) hypersensitivities or contraindications (e.g. allergy).
- History of bariatric surgery.
- Currently pregnant at the Screening visit or planning on becoming pregnant during the study period.
- Patient unable to swallow orally administered medication and patients with gastrointestinal disorders likely to interfere with study medication.
- Metabolism CYP2C9, known G6PD deficient patients.
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To compare the change in density of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) from diagnostic biopsy to interval debulking surgery in tumor samples from ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
II. To compare the change in density of T-regulatory cells (Tregs) from diagnostic biopsy to interval debulking surgery in tumor samples from ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To compare the change in density of COX1+ cells from diagnostic biopsy to interval debulking surgery in tumor samples from ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
II. To compare the change in density of COX2+ cells from diagnostic biopsy to interval debulking surgery in tumor samples from ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
III. To compare the change in density of cytotoxic CD8+ cells from diagnostic biopsy to interval debulking surgery in tumor samples from ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
IV. To compare the change in tumor burden in ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
V. To compare the change in plasma IL-6 levels in ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
VI. To compare the change in plasma p-selectin levels in ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
VII. To compare the change in plasma CA 125 levels in ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
TERTIARY/EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:
I. To compare patient-reported symptoms in ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
II. To compare interval debulking surgery (IDS) outcome between ovarian cancer patients randomly assigned to daily 325mg aspirin versus placebo.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
ARM I: Patients receive aspirin orally (PO) once per day (QD) until 7 days prior to IDS (63-175 days) during standard of care neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Patients undergo computed tomography (CT) scan, tumor biopsy and blood and urine sample collection throughout the study.
ARM II: Patients receive placebo PO QD until 7 days prior to IDS (63-175 days) during standard of care neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Patients undergo CT scan, tumor biopsy and blood and urine sample collection throughout the study.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 14 days post IDS surgery.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typetreatment
Lead OrganizationMoffitt Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorJing-Yi Chern
- Primary IDMCC-20870
- Secondary IDsNCI-2021-11459
- ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05080946