Phase II Clinical Trial Repurposing Atovaquone for the Treatment of Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Emory University
Summary
This phase II trial test tests how well repurposing atovaquone works in treating patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Atovaquone is used for the treatment or prevention of certain infections. Atovaquone is in a class of medications called antiprotozoal agents. It works by stopping the growth of certain types of protozoa that can cause pneumonia. Giving atovaquone may be effective in treating platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and result in improved outcomes compared to standard chemotherapy regimens.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To determine progression free survival of twenty-eight patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer treated with atovaquone. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine clinical benefit rate (complete response, partial response or stable disease) at six months. II. To determine overall survival. III. To quantitate the on-target STAT3 inhibitory effect of atovaquone on STAT3-dependent gene transcription. IV. To quantitate changes of the tumor immune infiltrate by inhibition of STAT3 with atovaquone. OUTLINE: Patients receive atovaquone orally (PO) on study. Patients al…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with platinum-resistant, high-grade serous ovarian cancer, defined as disease progression within six months of completion of their last platinum-based chemotherapy * Patients must maintain Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 * There will be no limitations on number of prior lines of therapy * Trial is open to non-English speaking patients * Trial is open to patients referred from community practice Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are \< 18 years old * Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding (due to cancer of their repro…
Interventions
- DrugAtovaquone
Given PO
- ProcedureBiopsy
Undergo biopsy
- ProcedureComputed Tomography
Undergo CT
- ProcedureParacentesis
Undergo paracentesis
Location
- Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, Georgia