Ovarian Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are a woman aged 18 or older
- You have been diagnosed (confirmed by lab testing of tissue or cells) with a specific type of ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer that cannot be treated with surgery first, but can be treated with chemotherapy before surgery
- Your cancer is at an advanced stage (Stage III or IV)
- You have not received any previous treatment for your ovarian cancer
- Your Body Mass Index (BMI — a measure of body weight relative to height) is 19 or above
- Your general health and ability to carry out daily activities falls within an acceptable range as measured by a standard medical scale (confirm with trial site)
- You are expected to live for more than 3 months
- Your blood cell counts, liver function, kidney function, and protein levels in your blood are within acceptable ranges as determined by blood tests (confirm with trial site)
- You are able to attend all required treatment appointments and follow-up visits
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form agreeing to take part in the trial
- If you are able to become pregnant, you are willing to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after, unless you have gone through menopause or have had a surgical procedure that means you cannot become pregnant
- You have a confirmed negative pregnancy test before joining the trial
Who may not be able to join:
- You have had another serious cancer diagnosis within the past 5 years
- You have diabetes
- You have had a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot in the lungs within the last 3 months
- You have a heart rhythm problem that is not well controlled with medication (note: some types of irregular heartbeat, such as atrial fibrillation, may still be acceptable — confirm with trial site)
- You have a serious active infection or other active serious illness affecting your whole body
- You have an active hepatitis virus infection or active HIV infection (note: having positive blood results without symptoms may not automatically exclude you — confirm with trial site)
- You have significant heart failure as classified by a standard medical scale (confirm with trial site)
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have serious food allergies that would prevent you from eating the food provided as part of the trial
- You have a history of, or currently have, an eating disorder
- You have limited physical mobility that affects your ability to move around
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Claudia Marchetti, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Phone: 0630158556
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
The effects of short-term fasting and free diet on ovarian cancer
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.