Distinguished in Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor

Dr. David P. Bender

Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
State University Of Iowa
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
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Distinguished in Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor
State University Of Iowa
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
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David Bender is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Bender is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Bender is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 23 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gynecologic Oncology
Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in IA
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

23 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib, Single Agent Cediranib, and the Combinations of Cediranib/Olaparib, Olaparib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Cediranib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Olaparib/AZD5363 (Capivasertib) in Women With Recurrent, Persistent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer. A Multi-Arm Trial for Women With Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib, Single Agent Cediranib, and the Combinations of Cediranib/Olaparib, Olaparib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Cediranib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Olaparib/AZD5363 (Capivasertib) in Women With Recurrent, Persistent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer. A Multi-Arm Trial for Women With Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Letrozole, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
Anti PD-L1 (Atezolizumab) as an Immune Primer and Concurrently With Extended Field Chemoradiotherapy for Node Positive Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Anti PD-L1 (Atezolizumab) as an Immune Primer and Concurrently With Extended Field Chemoradiotherapy for Node Positive Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cediranib Maleate, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Tazemetostat (EPZ-6438) in Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid or Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, and Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
A Phase II Study of Tazemetostat (EPZ-6438) in Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid or Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, and Recurrent or Persistent Endometrioid Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drug: Tazemetostat
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Triplet Therapy (A PD-L1 Inhibitor Durvalumab (MEDI4736) in Combination With Olaparib and Cediranib) Compared to Olaparib and Cediranib or Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Cediranib or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Cancer Who Have Received Prior Bevacizumab
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Triplet Therapy (A PD-L1 Inhibitor Durvalumab (MEDI4736) in Combination With Olaparib and Cediranib) Compared to Olaparib and Cediranib or Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Cediranib or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Cancer Who Have Received Prior Bevacizumab
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cediranib Maleate, Durvalumab, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cediranib, Cediranib Maleate, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study of Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel Versus Placebo Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel in Patients With Recurrent or Primary Advanced Endometrial Cancer (RUBY)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study of Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel Versus Placebo Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel in Patients With Recurrent or Primary Advanced Endometrial Cancer (RUBY)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Dostarlimab, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Niraparib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Radiation, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase II Randomized Trial of Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Phase II Randomized Trial of Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I/II Study of Ruxolitinib With Front-Line Neoadjuvant and Post-Surgical Therapy in Patients With Advanced Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase I/II Study of Ruxolitinib With Front-Line Neoadjuvant and Post-Surgical Therapy in Patients With Advanced Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Ruxolitinib phosphate
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Versus Chemoradiation in Intermediate Risk, Stage I/IIA Cervical Cancer Treated With Initial Radical Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy (NCT #01101451)
Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Versus Chemoradiation in Intermediate Risk, Stage I/IIA Cervical Cancer Treated With Initial Radical Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy (NCT #01101451)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Drug
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel (or Gemcitabine) Alone or in Combination With Bevacizumab (NSC #704865) Followed by Bevacizumab and Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery in Platinum-Sensitive, Recurrent Ovarian, Peritoneal Primary and Fallopian Tube Cancer. NCI-Supplied Agents: Bevacizumab (NSC #704865)
A Phase III Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel (or Gemcitabine) Alone or in Combination With Bevacizumab (NSC #704865) Followed by Bevacizumab and Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery in Platinum-Sensitive, Recurrent Ovarian, Peritoneal Primary and Fallopian Tube Cancer. NCI-Supplied Agents: Bevacizumab (NSC #704865)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 10, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Carboplatin, Docetaxel, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Study of MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) (NSC #776864) + Epacadostat (NSC #766086) in Recurrent Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary
A Phase II Study of MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) (NSC #776864) + Epacadostat (NSC #766086) in Recurrent Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 26, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Trial of Pelvic Irradiation With or Without Concurrent Weekly Cisplatin in Patients With Pelvic-Only Recurrence of Carcinoma of the Uterine Corpus
A Randomized Trial of Pelvic Irradiation With or Without Concurrent Weekly Cisplatin in Patients With Pelvic-Only Recurrence of Carcinoma of the Uterine Corpus
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 29, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Open-Label, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Niraparib and Dostarlimab (TSR-042) in Patients With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer (MOONSTONE)
A Phase 2 Open-Label, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Niraparib and Dostarlimab (TSR-042) in Patients With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer (MOONSTONE)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
Phase II Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 02, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Pembrolizumab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin vs. Bleomycin, Etoposide, and Cisplatin for Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage and Recurrent Chemonaive Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors of the Ovary
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin vs. Bleomycin, Etoposide, and Cisplatin for Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage and Recurrent Chemonaive Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors of the Ovary
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: January 25, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Bleomycin Sulfate, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Etoposide Phosphate, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Surgical Window Pilot Investigation of the Relationship of Short Term Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (NSC #26386) Compared to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Plus Entinostat (NSC #706995) on the Morphologic, Biochemical, and Molecular Changes in Primary Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Corpus
A Randomized Surgical Window Pilot Investigation of the Relationship of Short Term Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (NSC #26386) Compared to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Plus Entinostat (NSC #706995) on the Morphologic, Biochemical, and Molecular Changes in Primary Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Corpus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 16, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Metformin (NSC#91485) Versus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Placebo as Initial Therapy for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB, or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Metformin (NSC#91485) Versus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Placebo as Initial Therapy for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB, or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: September 30, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Metformin hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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56 Total Publications

Identifying ovarian cancer with machine learning DNA methylation pattern analysis.
Identifying ovarian cancer with machine learning DNA methylation pattern analysis.
Journal: Scientific reports
Published: March 03, 2025
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