Metabolic Tracing of Tumour and T Cells in the Ascites of Ovarian Cancer Patients
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The objective of the study is to investigate the metabolism of cells in the ascites tumour microenvironment of ovarian cancer patients. This observational study involves intravenous infusion of \[U-13C\]glucose into patients during standard paracentesis.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Ovarian cancer
• Any stage or grade of disease
• Ascites fluid that requires draining
• Any treatment regimen
• Primary or recurrent ascites
• Understands the concept of the study and give informed consent.
Locations
Other Locations
Canada
Jennifer Rauw
RECRUITING
Victoria
Contact Information
Primary
Julian J. Lum, PhD
JLum@bccancer.bc.ca
250-519-5700
Backup
Jennifer Rauw, MD
Jennifer.Rauw@bccancer.bc.ca
250-519-5500
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-10-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-08
Participants
Target number of participants: 10
Treatments
[U-13C]glucose
All participants consented to the study will receive the \[U-13C\]glucose infusion and collection of ascites for research.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: British Columbia Cancer Agency
Collaborators: Van Andel Research Institute, University of Victoria, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center