Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 12:36 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 12:36 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02312661
Brief Summary:
Molecularly targeted agents which inhibit the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway and/or circumvent p53 in the induction of apoptosis are exciting potential targets in ovarian cancer. Metformin is a biguanide, widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, that has shown anti-cancer activity in preclinical studies. The main mechanism of metformin's effect is mTOR pathway inhibition and, in addition, it has been shown to circumvent p53-induced apoptosis making it an exciting, potentially effective drug in ovarian cancer.
Detailed Description:
A phase Ib, single-centre, dose-escalation trial with a traditional escalation rule with fixed dose levels ("3 + 3" rule). The recommended phase II dose will be defined as the maximum predefined dose level at which 0 of 3 or ≤ 1 of 6 subjects experience a drug-related dose limiting toxicity (DLT) during cycle 1 and 2 of treatment. An estimated 10-20 patients will be required for this study.
Study:
NCT02312661
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02312661