Intraperitoneal Carboplatin for Ovarian Cancer - A Phase 2/3 Trial

NEJM Evid. 2023 May;2(5):EVIDoa2200225. doi: 10.1056/EVIDoa2200225. Epub 2023 Apr 21.

Abstract

Intraperitoneal Carboplatin for Ovarian CancerThis trial compared intravenous weekly paclitaxel administered with intraperitoneal or intravenous carboplatin. There was a statistically significant increase in progression-free survival in patients with ovarian cancer treated with intraperitoneal versus intravenous carboplatin and paclitaxel, with no difference in overall survival between groups.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial, Phase III

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravenous
  • Carboplatin
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Paclitaxel
  • Progression-Free Survival

Substances

  • Carboplatin
  • Paclitaxel