Comparing 3 versus 6 Cycles of Chemotherapy Followed by Niraparib Maintenance in Women with Advanced HRD-Positive High-Grade Ovarian and Related Cancers
Led by North Eastern German Society of Gynaecological Oncology · Updated on 2026-07-27
640
Participants Needed
50
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating treatment options for patients with advanced HRD-positive high-grade ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, and clear cell carcinoma of the ovary who have no remaining tumor after primary tumor debulking surgery. This phase II, multicenter, randomized, open-label study aims to compare the recurrence-free survival between patients receiving 3 cycles versus 6 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy, followed by maintenance therapy with niraparib.
Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups one group receives 3 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance therapy, while the other group receives 6 cycles of the same chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance. Niraparib maintenance therapy starts at a dose of 200 mg or 300 mg once daily and continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or other stopping criteria. Tumor assessments using CT or MRI scans are done at specific intervals, and the tumor marker CA-125 is measured every 12 weeks. Clinical visits for blood tests and toxicity monitoring occur regularly during chemotherapy and niraparib maintenance.
During the study, participants will attend clinical visits for safety monitoring, including adverse event tracking, blood counts, physical exams every 12 weeks, and serum pregnancy tests for women of childbearing potential. Tumor evaluations occur 9 to 12 weeks after starting therapy and then every 6 months. The study will follow patients for up to 8 years to measure recurrence-free survival and other outcomes such as overall survival, quality of life, and safety. About 640 patients will be recruited across approximately 60 sites in six European countries over 36 months.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Phase II Randomized, Open Label Non-inferiority Study of NiraParib Maintenance After 3 vs. 6 Cycles of Platinum-based Chemotherapy in completeLy debUlked Advanced HRDpositive High-grade Ovarian Cancer patientS in First Line Therapy
Research Team
J
Jessica Nguyen
J
Jasmin Yamamoto
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North Eastern German Society of Gynaecological Oncology
Lead Sponsor
Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest
Collaborating Sponsor
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Provide written informed consent before any study procedures
Female patients aged 18 years or older
Diagnosed with FIGO Stage III-IV high-grade ovarian cancer (excluding mucinous histology)
Complete primary tumor debulking with no visible residual tumor confirmed by CT scan
Availability of tumor samples for genetic testing confirming HRD-positive status
ECOG performance status 0 or 1
Able to take oral medications
Synchronous or secondary malignancies allowed if ovarian cancer prognosis is unaffected
Normal organ and bone marrow function as defined by specific blood count and biochemical levels
Postmenopausal or non-childbearing status for women of childbearing potential, with negative pregnancy test prior to treatment
Use of highly effective contraception during treatment and for specified periods after treatment
You will not qualify if you...
Non-epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal tumors, low malignant potential tumors, or mucinous carcinoma
Low-grade ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer
Known allergy to study drugs or carboplatin
Previous bone marrow transplant
Interval debulking surgery performed
Prior anti-cancer therapy for ovarian cancer other than primary surgery
Concurrent chemotherapy, anti-cancer therapy, or radiotherapy during trial treatment
Prior treatment with PARP inhibitors
Planned use of Bevacizumab with first-line chemotherapy or maintenance
Significant cardiovascular disease or recent cardiac events
History or evidence of brain metastases or spinal cord compression
History or risk of myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia
Current clinically relevant bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal disorders affecting drug absorption
Pregnant or lactating women or women not agreeing to contraception requirements
Recent participation in other investigational drug studies
Known HIV, active Hepatitis B or C infection
Active SARS-CoV-2 infection
Recent live vaccine administration
Contraindications listed in the most recent SmPC
Dependence on sponsor, CRO, site, or investigator
In Germany: incarceration or involuntary institutionalization by court order
Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Treatment
Duration - Until disease progression or unacceptable side effects
Participants receive either 3 or 6 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy followed by maintenance therapy with niraparib.
Clinical visits every 3 weeks during chemotherapy; every 4 weeks during first 11 months of maintenance; then every 12 weeks
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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Published Research Related To This Trial
A randomized, open-label phase II non-inferiority study of niraparib maintenance after 3 versus 6 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with completely debulked advanced HRD-positive high-grade ovarian cancer in first-line therapy (N-PLUS/NOGGO-ov53/ENGOT-ov62).