Using Aspirin to Improve Immunological Features of Ovarian Tumors

Last updated: March 31, 2026
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Peritoneal Cancer

Pelvic Cancer

Vaginal Cancer

Treatment

Placebo

Aspirin 325mg

Clinical Study ID

NCT05080946
MCC-20870
E01775.1a
  • Ages > 18
  • Female

Study Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of aspirin with neoadjuvant chemotherapy for decreasing markers of immune suppression in the tumor at interval debulking surgery, in women with diagnosed ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal carcinoma

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants that are greater than or equal to 18 years of age

  • For U.S. sites, patients can read and understand English or Spanish; for Canadiansite, participants 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 isdefined as grade 2/3). All histologies including serous, endometrioid, clear cellsarcoma, or carcinosarcoma histology is acceptable. Mixed histology also acceptable.

  • Treatment naïve 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 intervaldebulking surgery. [Note: this study evaluates response while on neoadjuvanttreatment. The final collection of specimen and questionnaire is at the time ofsurgery and immediate post-operative state. Therefore, there are no eligibilitycriteria related to treatment in the adjuvant setting (e.g., intraperitonealtreatment) and adjuvant therapy should proceed as the physician deems appropriate.]

  • Measurable disease as defined by RECIST 1.1, 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 andbiomarker analysis, may use outside archival tissue if available.

  • If currently using anti-coagulation medication, no contraindication for temporarystoppage of use during the study based on physician judgement

  • Willing and able to swallow pills without difficulty

  • Un-transfused platelet count > 100,000 cells/μL

  • Willing and able to participate in all required evaluations and procedures in thisstudy protocol (e.g. undergoing treatment, scheduled visits and examinations, serumtesting, questionnaires, pill log/diary)

  • Absolute neutrophil count > 1.5 x 109 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 formulaCockcroft-Gault [(140-age) x Mass (kg)/(72 x creatinine mg/dL)] x 0.85 for female

  • No severe hepatic impairment defined as AST or ALT elevation < 2.5 x institutionalULN, unless liver metastasis is present < 5 x ULN

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Definite contraindication for either aspirin use or stopping current aspirin usebased on physician's clinical judgment

  • History of vascular event in the last 12 months (e.g., myocardial infarction orunstable angina, stroke, coronary artery angioplasty or stenting, coronary arterybypass graft, relevant [serious or significant] arrhythmias, significant vasculardisease, congestive heart failure or vascular interventions).

  • History of hypertensive crisis and/ or uncontrolled HTN, systolic blood pressure > 150 mmHg; diastolic blood pressure > 90mmHg. Participants must have blood pressure < 150/90 mmHg taken in a clinic setting by a medical professional within 2 weeks priorto starting study.

  • Current or history of ulcers which prohibits aspirin consumption, severe hepaticfailure, or acute or chronic renal disease where aspirin use is contraindicated

  • History of gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding or other bleeding diathesis orcoagulopathy 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 thepast 30 days.

  • Other aspirin or NSAID hypersensitivities or contraindications (e.g. allergy)

  • History of bariatric surgery

  • Currently pregnant at the Screening visit or planning on becoming pregnant duringthe study period

  • Participant is unable to swallow orally administered medication and patients withgastrointestinal disorders likely to interfere with study medication.

  • Metabolism CYP2C9, known G6PD deficient patients

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
November 02, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

    Tampa, Florida 33612
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

    Tampa 4174757, Florida 4155751 33612
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Oregon Health and Science University

    Portland, Oregon 97239
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Oregon Health and Science University

    Portland 5746545, Oregon 5744337 97239
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    Fairfax, Virginia 22031
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Charlottesville 4752031, Virginia 6254928 22903
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    Fairfax 4758023, Virginia 6254928 22031
    United States

    Site Not Available

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