Conditions: Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Fallopian Tube Cancer Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Allocation: RANDOMIZED | Intervention model: PARALLEL
Enrollment: 78
Healthy volunteers: no

Brief summary:
This is a randomized, two-arm, open-label Phase II multicenter study designed to examine the effects of adding bevacizumab to ixabepilone for the treatment of patients who have recurrent or persistent platinum-resistant/refractory epithelial (non-mucinous) ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. Its primary objective is to assess whether adding bevacizumab to ixabepilone improves progression-free survival in its target population. Study participants will be stratified by (a) study site and (b) previous receipt of bevacizumab prior to randomization.

Detailed description:
The primary objective of this study is as follows:

* To assess the activity of ixabepilone with bevacizumab compared to ixabepilone alone in patients with recurrent or persistent platinum-resistant/refractory epithelial (non-mucinous) ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. We will assess this by comparing the ixabepilone +bevacizumab (experimental) arm to the ixabepilone-alone (control) arm for an improvement in median progression free survival (PFS).

The secondary objectives of this study are as follows:

* To compare the experimental arm to the control arm for increases in objective response rate (ORR) and durable disease control rate (DDCR).
* To compare the experimental arm to the control arm for an increase in overall survival (OS).
* To assess the safety profile of ixabepilone in combination with bevacizumab in ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer patients.
* To assess whether prior treatment with bevacizumab impacts future response to bevacizumab in combination with ixabepilone.

In addition to the primary and secondary objectives of this study, there are additional exploratory/correlative objectives. The exploratory/correlative objectives of this study are as follows:

* To characterize number, length and composition (e.g., class III β-tubulin expression) of microtentacles (McTNs) isolated from circulating tumor cells isolated from whole blood of patients undergoing treatment with ixabepilone with or without bevacizumab, and correlate with best response, PFS, and OS.
* To observe McTNs on circulating tumor cells in blood using a novel polyelectrolyte multi-layer (PEM) tethering technology.
* To correlate ex vivo response of McTNs to drug treatment with clinical response in order to develop a real-time assay to predict response to therapy.
* To explore use of circulating tumor (ct) DNA as a biomarker for disease response and compare its performance to CA-125.
* To examine whether clinical response to ixabepilone with or without bevacizumab differs between high and low expressors of class III β-tubulin.

Arms:
arm 1: Ixabepilone 20 mg/m2 days 1, 8, 15 Q 28 days arm 2: Ixabepilone 20 mg/m2 days 1, 8, 15

\+ Bevacizumab 10 mg/kg days 1, 15 Q 28 days

Interventions: intervention 1: Ixabepilone intervention 2: Bevacizumab
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Ixabepilone will be administered at 20 mg/m2 intravenously days 1, 8, 15 of a 28-day cycle over one hour.

Treatment will continue until progression, death, or prohibitive side effects. If any patient has a complete response, patient may stop treatment after 2 additional consolidation cycles following documented complete response intervention 2: Bevacizumab will be administered at 10 mg/kg intravenously days 1, 15 of a 28-day cycle over one hour. Bevacizumab will be infused after ixabepilone. The first dose of bevacizumab will be administered intravenously over 90 minutes; the second dose may be administered over 60 minutes if no prior reaction to previous infusion; subsequent doses may be administered over 30 minutes if no prior reaction to previous infusion.

Treatment will continue until progression, death, or prohibitive side effects. If any patient has a complete response, patient may stop treatment after 2 additional consolidation cycles following documented complete response.

Protocol document:
Prot_SAP_000.pdf: 
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03093155 
Study Title: EvaluaƟon of Weekly Ixabepilone With or Without Biweekly Bevacizumab 
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A randomized phase II evaluation of weekly ixabepilone with or without biweekly 
bevacizumab in recurrent or persistent platinum-resistant/refractory epithelial 
ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers  
STUDY CONTACTS
STUDY PI:
Alessandro D. Santin MD 
Yale University School of Medicine
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
333 Cedar Street, LSOG Bld. Room 305, PO Box 208063 
New Haven, CT, 06520-8063 
Phone: 203-737-4450
Fax: 
203-737-4339
E-mail: alessandro.santin@yale.edu
Co-PI:
Dana Marie Roque, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
22 South Greene Street S3AX31
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-328-2076
Fax:     410-328-8389
E-mail: droque@fpi.umaryland.edu
GYNECOLOGIC PATHOLOGIST:
Natalia Buza, MD 
Yale University
Department of Pathology 
310 Cedar St.  LH 222
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone:  203-785-5439
Fax:  203-737-2470
E-mail: natalia.buza@yale.edu
STATISTICIAN: 
Eric R. Siegel MS
Department of Biostatistics 
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham, Little Rock, 
Little Rock, AR, 72205-7199.
Phone: 501-526-6717
Fax: 501-526-6717
E-mail: SiegelEricR@uams.edu
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STUDY PHARMACIST 
Eva Y. Pan, PharmDYale-New Haven Hospital
Phone: 203-200-6721
E-mail:  Yifang.Pan@YNHH.org
MULTI-SITE /REMOTE MONITORING COORDINATOR:
Lisa Baker RN, BSN, OCN
Clinical Research Coordinator
Gyn-Oncology
Yale University School of Medicine
Phone: 203-785-6398
Fax 203-785-7480
E-mail: lisa.baker@yale.edu
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATORS:
Lisa Baker RN, BSN, OCN  and Marthanne Luther RN, MPH
Gyn-Oncology
Yale University School of Medicine
Phone: 203-785-6398; 203-737-2781
Fax 203-785-7480
E-mail: lisa.baker@yale.edu; martha.luther@yale.edu
REGULATORY COORDINATORS:
Kay Debski, BS and Amy Nicoletti, MS
Gyn-Oncology
Yale University School of Medicine
Phone: (203) 737-5653; (203) 785-2497
Fax: 203-785-7480
E-mail: kay.debski@yale.edu; amy.nicoletti@yale.edu
SPECIMEN PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR/ MULTI-SITE DATA MANAGERS:
Michele Hill, MS and Kerry DeBenedictis, MA                                                         
Yale University
FMB 340, New Haven, CT 06520                                              
Phone (203)737-7660; (203) 737-8085
Fax (203) 785-7480                         
E-mail: michele.montagna@yale.edu; kerry.debenedictis@yale.edu
                                   
SCHEMA
Recurrent or Persistent Platinum-Resistant/Refractory Epithelial (non-mucinous) 
Ovarian, Fallopian tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer with Measureable Disease 
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Stratification by Prior Receipt of Bevacizumab
     RANDOMIZATION
  
Treatment will continue until progression, death, or prohibitive side effects.
If any patient has a complete response, patient may stop treatment after 2 additional consolidation 
cycles following documented complete response
NO
Ixabepilone 20 mg/m2 
days 1, 8, 15
Q 28 days
(A: control arm)
Tumor Specimen Available for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) 
Ixabepilone 20 mg/m2 
days 1, 8, 15
Q 28 days
(A: control arm)
Ixabepilone 20 mg/m2 
days 1, 8, 15
+
Bevacizumab 10 mg/kg 
days 1, 15
Q 28 days
(B: experimental arm)
Ixabepilone 20 mg/m2 
days 1, 8, 15
+
Bevacizumab 10 mg/kg 
days 1, 15
Q 28 days
(B: experimental arm)
YES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
     
          PAGE
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OBJECTIVES
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 2.0
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
6-10  
 3.0
PATIENT ELIGIBILITY AND EXCLUSIONS; INCLUSION OF MINORITIES 10-12  
 4.0
STUDY MODALITIES
13-14 
 5.0
CORRELATIVE STUDIES                                                                                       14-15            
 6.0
TREATMENT PLAN AND ENTRY/REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
15-16           
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TREATMENT MODIFICATIONS
16-23 
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STUDY PARAMETERS
24-26            
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
26-27 
10.0
DURATION OF STUDY
27
 
11.0
STUDY MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
                        28-34            
12.0
YALE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/
SPONSOR SAE REPORTING REQUIREMENT        
34-38              
13.0
MULTI-SITE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION                                       38-41              
14.0
STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS                                                                        41-44            
15.0
BIBLIOGRAPHY 
                                                 44-50            
16.0 
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A-
FIGO Staging Criteria
 51
APPENDIX B-
Performance Status Criteria
 52
APPENDIX C-
Specimen Shipping Instructions
 53
17.0 SUGGESTED PATIENT INFORMATION/INFORMED CONSENT
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1.0
OBJECTIVES
1.
Primary objective:
1.1.
To assess the activity of ixabepilone with bevacizumab compared to 
ixabepilone alone in patients with recurrent or persistent platinum-
resistant/refractory epithelial (non-mucinous) ovarian, fallopian tube, or 
primary peritoneal cancer. We will assess this by comparing the ixabepilone 
+bevacizumab (experimental) arm to the ixabepilone-alone (control) arm for an 
improvement in median progression free survival (PFS).
2.
Secondary objectives:
2.1.
To compare the experimental arm to the control arm for increases in objective 
response rate (ORR) and durable disease control rate (DDCR).
2.2.
To compare the experimental arm to the control arm for an increase in overall 
survival (OS).
2.3.
To assess the safety profile of ixabepilone in combination with bevacizumab in 
ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer patients.
2.4.
To assess whether prior treatment with bevacizumab impacts future response to 
bevacizumab in combination with ixabepilone.
3.
Exploratory/correlative objectives:
3.1.
To characterize number, length and composition (e.g., class III β-tubulin 
expression) of microtentacles (McTNs) isolated from circulating tumor cells 
isolated from whole blood of patients undergoing treatment with ixabepilone 
with or without bevacizumab, and correlate with best response, PFS, and OS.
3.2.
To observe McTNs on circulating tumor cells in blood using a novel 
polyelectrolyte multi-layer (PEM) tethering technology.
3.3.
To correlate ex vivo response of McTNs to drug treatment with clinical response 
in order to develop a real-time assay to predict response to therapy. 
3.4.
To explore use of circulating tumor (ct) DNA as a biomarker for disease 
response and compare its performance to CA-125.
3.5.
To examine whether clinical response to ixabepilone with or without 
bevacizumab differs between high and low expressors of class III β-tubulin.
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2.0 
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
2.1 Clinical Objectives 
In the United States, ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer represents the leading cause 
of death from gynecologic malignancy. In 2016, there will be a projected 22,290 new cases and 14,240 
resultant deaths in the United States alone.1 Due in part to a lack of adequate screening tests and non-
specific symptoms, >65% of ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers are diagnosed at an 
advanced stage (III or IV).2 While the initial response rate following surgical debulking to first-line 
adjuvant therapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel is as high as 77-90%,3,4 the majority of patients with 
a complete pathologic response eventually recur.5 
Chemosensitivity of recurrent disease is traditionally classified by the interval between the 
administration of last platinum and diagnosis of recurrence. Tumors are considered platinum sensitive 
if they recur ≥ 6 months after last platinum exposure, platinum-resistant if they recur  < 6 months after 
last platinum exposure, and platinum-refractory if they progress during platinum therapy.6  Response 
rates to re-treatment with platinum after no treatment for two years can be as high as 70%,7 compared 
to a rate of 10-40% in platinum-resistant population.8 Use of non-platinum therapy in the latter 
produces objective response rates of 10-35% and disease stabilization in an additional 35-50%.8 
Unfortunately, duration of response rarely exceeds 8 months. Defining novel chemotherapeutic 
approaches for the platinum-resistant ovarian cancer population is crucial and therefore a primary 
goal of this study. 
In 2014, the AURELIA trial9 demonstrated that addition of bevacizumab, an anti-angiogenic 
monoclonal antibody against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), to standard cytotoxic 
chemotherapy statistically improves overall response rate (ORR) and progression-free (PFS) in 
platinum-resistant disease. In this phase III study, 361 patients were randomized to receive intravenous 
cytotoxic chemotherapy (weekly paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 28-day cycle, pegylated 
liposomal doxorubicin 40 mg/m2 every 4 weeks, topotecan 4 mg/m2 days 1, 8, 15 of a 21-day cycle or 
1.25 mg/m2 days 1-5 of a 21-day cycle) with or without bevacizumab (10 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 15 
mg/kg every 3 weeks). Median PFS was 6.7 versus 3.4 months among patients who did and did not 
receive bevacizumab, respectively (p<0.001, HR 0.42, 95% CI 0.32-0.53). ORR was 27.3% versus 
11.8% (p=0.001). Median OS did not differ between groups: 16.6 versus 13.3 months (p=0.174, HR 
0.85, 95% CI 0.66-1.08). Weekly paclitaxel may be synergistic with bevacizumab, as paclitaxel 
treatment has been shown to induce VEGF expression in vitro through the production of reactive 
oxygen species.10 Co-administration of bevacizumab may also normalize the tumor vasculature to 
allow increased delivery of drug.10 Indeed, early in the AURELIA trial, the weekly paclitaxel cohort 
appeared to benefit most (PFS 10.4 versus 3.9 months).11 
At present, bevacizumab is currently approved for use in platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial 
ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in combination with chemotherapy. In phase II 
studies by the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG 170D), clinical response rate of bevacizumab 
monotherapy in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancers is approximately 21% (15% complete, 85% 
partial), with a median PFS and OS of 4.7 and 17 months respectively.12 Treatment in the primary 
setting has not gained approval, though bevacizumab has been well-studied in two large phase III 
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studies. In GOG 218, 1,873 women with stage III or IV previously untreated ovarian cancer were 
randomized after cytoreduction to adjuvant therapy in one of the three arms: control (carboplatin area 
under the concentration [AUC] 6 plus paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 plus placebo), control with bevacizumab 
15 mg/kg, or control with bevacizumab followed by bevacizumab maintenance.13 Bevacizumab 
maintenance therapy resulted in an improved PFS (median PFS 14.1 months vs 10.3 months without 
bevacizumab, HR 0.717, 95% CI 0.625–0.824, P=0.001), but there was no difference in overall 
survival. In ICON7, 1528 women stage I–IIA high-grade or clear cell ovarian carcinoma or IIB–IV 
epithelial ovarian cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer were randomized to first-
line adjuvant therapy with carboplatin (AUC 5 or 6) plus paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 every 3 weeks for six 
cycles or this regimen plus bevacizumab 7.5 mg/kg given concurrently, some of whom received 12 
cycles of bevacizumab maintenance.14 PFS was higher with bevacizumab therapy (median PFS 19.8 
months vs 17.4 months, HR 0.87, 95% CI 0.77–0.99, P=0.04), without effect on overall survival.  It 
is currently unknown whether prior treatment with bevacizumab alters response to re-treatment. 
Retrospective studies in recurrent ovarian cancer have suggested  improved progression-free survival 
in bevacizumab-naïve patients who receive bevacizumab with chemotherapy relative to those who 
previously received bevacizumab.15 A phase III trial (MITO16MANGO2b) is onging to assess 
whether administering bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy in second-line therapy to 
patients with recurrent ovarian cancer who have received first-line bevacizumab will be more effective 
than chemotherapy alone (NCT01802749),16 which has been shown for colorectal carcinoma (HR 
0.81, p = 0.0062).17
 
 
Paclitaxel exerts its anti-neoplastic effects through hyperstabilization of microtubules, which are 
critical for cell division.19,20 Microtubules consist of eight α- and seven β-tubulin isotypes that form 
heterodimers and have the ability to rapidly lengthen and contract.21 The β-tubulin subtypes differ in 
amino acid composition at the carboxy terminus22 and possess specific tissue and developmental 
distributions. Class I represents the constitutively expressed subtype of β-tubulin.23 Unlike platinum 
resistance, a prolonged taxane-free interval is not associated with increased response to paclitaxel.24 
Many mechanisms contributing to paclitaxel resistance have been proposed, including altered drug 
metabolism,25 overexpression of the drug efflux transporter p-glycoprotein,26 and changes in activation 
of apoptosis pathways involving phosphorylation of bcl-2 and bcl-XL.27 Perhaps among the most 
important processes contributing to taxane resistance is upregulation of class III β-tubulin, which 
decreases the binding affinity of paclitaxel.28,29 We have shown previously that upregulation of class 
III β-tubulin is linked to paclitaxel resistance and poor survival (Figure 1) in a variety of aggressive 
female cancers, including uterine serous carcinoma30 ovarian clear cell carcinoma,31 high-grade serous 
ovarian carcinoma,32 and gynecologic carcinosarcoma.33
Figure 
1. 
Aggressive 
subtypes 
of 
ovarian cancer such as clear cell carcinoma 
(OCCC) overexpress class III β-tubulin relative to 
ovarian serous papillary carcinoma (OSPC) in (A) 
fresh frozen tissues (OCCC n= 26; OSPC n=35) 
and (B) cell lines (OCCC n=4; OSPC n=7) as assessed by qRT-
PCR. Mean ± SEM are shown. (C) qRT-PCR copy number correlates with immunohistochemistry. Representative slides 
C
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are shown at original magnification demonstrating OCCC (left, 400x, score 3+) in comparison to OSPC (middle, 400x, score 
0+). Corresponding class III β-tubulin expression levels by qRT-PCR in these specimens are 247.83 and 31.55, respectively. 
Normal ovary (right, 200x, score 0+) does not overexpress class III β-tubulin (D) Using qRT-PCR copy number, class III β-
tubulin prognosticates poor overall survival in optimally debulked patients with OCCC and OSPC treated with adjuvant 
carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy.25
Epothilones such as ixabepilone (Ixempra,® R-Pharm US, Inc., Princeton, NJ) are microtubule-
stabilizing agents isolated from the myxobacterium Sorangium cellulosum that are structurally distinct 
from paclitaxel. Putatively, these agents overcome paclitaxel resistance conferred by the upregulation 
of class III β-tubulin through equal binding affinity for both class I and class III isoforms.34 
Intracellular concentrations are also better maintained, since epothilones do not serve as a substrate 
for the p-glycoprotein efflux pump.35 Ixabepilone has been FDA-approved since 2007 for metastatic 
or locally advanced breast cancers (1) in combination with capecitabine in anthracycline and taxane-
resistant disease and (2) as monotherapy after failure of anthracyclines, taxanes, and capecitabine.36 
Ixabepilone has been under-studied for gynecologic indications, but has a number of promising 
applications. In a phase II study of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer by the Gyencologic Oncology 
Group (GOG 126M),31 weekly ixabepilone monotherapy at 20 mg/m2 over 1 hour on days 1, 8, and 
15 of a 28-day cycle produced an objective response rate of 14.3% with 3 complete and 4 partial 
responses and disease stabilization in 40.8%; median progression-free and overall survival was 4.4 
and 14.8 months, respecitvely.38 There was no assessment of biologic tumor characteristics, and most 
existing studies of epothilones are flawed in that they lack description of class III β-tubulin status. 
In the current protocol, we will stratify patients by prior receipt of bevacizumab prior to randomization. 
In order to better understand the association of class III β-tubulin with response to therapy with 
ixabepilone an exploratory IHC analysis of tumor will be performed. In the chemotherapy-naïve 
setting, class III β-tubulin expression by IHC occurs in at least 30% of ovarian cancer cells;39 we 
expect this number to be higher in the recurrent setting due to development of drug resistance. 
In vivo, bevacizumab exhibits greater synergistic antitumor activity in combination with ixabepilone 
than with paclitaxel,40 possibly due to greater direct anti-angiogenic activity or alternate pathways to 
apoptosis.41 We have previously published our clinical retrospective experience with this 
combination.42 Among 60 patients representing 24 uterine and 36 ovarian cancers, patients who 
received biweekly bevacizumab with weekly ixabepilone exhibited increased progression-free 
survival (6.5 versus 3.0 months, p=0.01, HR 0.2, 95% CI 0.05-0.77) relative to those who received 
ixabepilone alone. Patients in this report represented a relatively heavily pre-treated and had received 
a median of 3.5 (range: 1-10) prior lines of chemotherapy. Toxicities were acceptable, and patients 
were able to complete a mean of 4.7 ± 2.9 cycles of ixabepilone. These findings strongly suggest that 
this therapeutic combination warrants additional prospective study, and is therefore the subject of 
this trial.  
2.2 
Translational Objectives
2.2.1
Chemosensitivity Assays Using Circulating Tumor Cell Microtentacles
There is a need to develop reliable assays to predict chemosensitivity for recurrent disease. In studies 
pioneered by the laboratory of Stuart Martin, PhD, at the University of Maryland, microtubule-based 
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extensions of the plasma membrane known as microtentacles (McTNs) have been identified on cells 
with high metastatic potential in response to various stimuli (Figure 
2).43,44,45,46 
Figure 
2. 
Left: 
Provoked 
formation of McTNs (white arrow) 
in breast cancer cell line SkBr3 by 
addition of actin in conjunction 
with 
paclitaxel. 
Middle: 
Microtentacle 
responses 
to 
tubulin 
depolymerization 
(colchicine) and stabilization (paclitaxel) agents relative to control (vehicle). Right: Polyelectrolyte multilayer platform for 
study of detached cells enhances image quality by eliminating blurring over time to allow for precise measurement of McTN 
parameters.  Images courtesy of Stuart Martin, PhD.
McTNs may be critically linked to metastasis by promoting clustering of free-floating tumor cells as 
well as adherence to endothelial cells. Very recently, a novel platform consisting of polyelectrolyte 
multi-layer (PEM) films has been developed through the laboratory of Christopher Jewell in the 
Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland to allow the three-dimensional study of 
free-floating tumor cells47 such as those found in ascites or blood, in near-native form. The PEM 
platform eliminates blurring during confocal microscopy to permit dynamic measurements of McTNs 
over time (Figure 3). This technology would also allow for rapid testing of the effects of drugs on 
McTNs in as little as a few hours. 
One translational component of this study will focus upon the ability to isolate circulating tumor cells 
from whole blood of patients undergoing treatment with ixabepilone with or without bevacizumab, 
and explore the possibility to use the patent-pending PEM tethering technology to characterize 
McTNs. McTN composition (e.g., class III β-tubulin expression), number, and length will be 
correlated with best response, progression-free survival, and overall survival. We will associate the ex 
vivo responses of McTNs to drug treatment with observed clinical response in order to develop a 
meaningful real-time assay to predict response to 
this therapy. 
2.2.2
Circulating Tumor DNA as a Novel 
Biomarker
Serum CA-125 is the only approved test for monitoring of ovarian cancer response to therapy and 
disease recurrence.48 Use of CA-125 for epithelial ovarian cancers was first described in 1983,49 but 
exhibits poor performance in pre-menopausal women (sensitivity 50-74%, specificity 69-78%)50 and 
Figure 3: PEM+lipid tethers improve quantitative McTN 
analysis. A MATLAB algorithm can trace perimeter of cells 
with McTNs and find the point of maximum curvature that 
identifies McTN tips (1 frame every 5 seconds). Images 
courtesy of Stuart Martin, PhD.
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early stage disease, and may not be consistently produced by certain tumors, such as mucinous and 
clear cell carcinomas as well as carcinosarcomas.51 Up to 50% of patients with ovarian cancer with 
normal CA-125 levels may actually have persistent disease.52  
Circulating tumor (ct) DNA represents a promising method for non-invasive screening and oncologic 
surveillance.53 ct-DNA is present in the blood as small DNA fragments released from both primary 
and metastatic tumors.54 The measurement of ctDNA has been explored in non-gynecologic 
malignancy including breast,55 lung,56 colon,57 and gastric carcinoma.58 In gynecologic cancers, 
including ovarian, uterine, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal, preliminary reports59 have suggested 
that droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for tumor-specific mutations can be used to 
quantify changes in ct-DNA with good radiologic and biomarker correlation in the primary treatment 
setting. Relative to traditional PCR platforms, droplet digital PCR offers (1) superior sensitivity, with 
the ability to detect 1 mutant amongst 250,000 wild-type molecules with a lower limit of detection of 
1 in more than 1,000,000 and (2) the capacity for multiplexing by which up to 10 tests or more can be 
conducted on the same sample using the single molecule multi-color detection technique60 Additional 
study of this technology for use in recurrent ovarian cancer is warranted. In the Cancer Genome Atlas 
Project, 96% of high-grade serous ovarian carcinomas exhibited TP53 mutations.61 We will therefore 
test the performance of TP53-mutated ct-DNA as a candidate biomarker for disease status by assessing 
levels at baseline and throughout treatment, and correlate with CA-125, radiologic response, and 
PFS/OS.
3.0
PATIENT ELIGIBILITY AND EXCLUSIONS
3.1     Eligible Patients 
1.
Patients must have platinum-resistant/refractory (i.e., platinum-free interval <6 months) 
recurrent or persistent histologically confirmed epithelial (non-mucinous) ovarian, 
fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.  
Patients may have serous, endometrioid, clear cell, carcinosarcoma, or transitional 
cell/malignant Brenner, mixed, or undifferentiated histologies. 
2.
Patients must have specimen available for immunohistochemistry for class III β-tubulin 
status; recurrent tumor specimen is preferred, though this may be performed on primary 
tumor if no recurrent tumor is available.
3.
All patients must have measurable disease. Measurable disease is defined as lesions that 
can be measured by physical examination or by means of medical imaging techniques. 
Measurable disease is defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in 
at least one dimension (longest dimension to be recorded). Each lesion must be  20 mm 
when measured by conventional techniques, including palpation or plain x-ray, or  10 
mm when measured by spiral CT and/or MRI. Ascites and pleural effusions are not to 
be considered measurable disease.
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4.
Patients must have at least one “target lesion” to be used to assess response on this 
protocol as defined by RECIST v1.1.62 Tumors within a previously irradiated field will 
be designated as “non-target” lesions unless progression is documented or a biopsy is 
obtained to confirm persistence at least 90 days following completion of radiation 
therapy.
5.
At the time of initial surgery, patients may have been optimally (<1 cm diameter residual 
disease) or sub-optimally (≥1 cm diameter of residual disease) debulked.   
6.
Patients with measurable recurrent disease of any previous stage (I-IV) are eligible to 
enrollment. 
7.
The diagnosis must be histologically confirmed by a gynecologic pathologist.
8.
Patients must have adequate bone marrow, kidney, and liver function: 
(a) Absolute neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1500 cells/mm3
(b) Platelets greater than or equal to 100,000/uL
(c) Renal function: creatinine less than or equal to 2.0 mg/dL 
(d) Hepatic function: Bilirubin < 1.5 X laboratory normal 
(e) SGOT/SGPT < 3 X laboratory normal.
9.
Patients must have an ECOG performance status of 0-2.
10.
Patients must have signed an approved informed consent.
11.
Patients must have recovered from effects of recent surgery, radiotherapy, or 
chemotherapy. They should be free of significant infection.
12.
Patients must have received prior treatment with taxanes. There is no limit on the 
number of prior lines of therapy.
13.
Patients may have received prior bevacizumab therapy alone or in combination with 
chemotherapy. A 3-week washout period is required.
14.
Patients of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 
days prior to the study entry and be practicing an effective form of contraception (section 
7.5.3).      
15.
Patients must be at least 18 years of age. 
3.2 
Ineligible Patients:
1.
Patients with a history of other invasive malignancies, with the exception of non-
melanoma skin cancers, are excluded if there is any evidence of other malignancy 
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present within the last five years.  Patients are also excluded if their previous cancer 
treatment contraindicates this protocol therapy.
2.
Patients who have a significant history of cardiac disease, i.e., uncontrolled 
hypertension, unstable angina, uncontrolled congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled 
arrhythmias within 6 months of registration (NYHA classification III-IV).
3.
Patients with any unstable medical issue (including cardiac issues as above, active 
treatment for symptomatic pulmonary embolism, CVA, renal or hepatic insufficiency, 
active infection/sepsis requiring intravenous antibiotics). In patients who have 
undergone surgery, 28 days should elapse before initiation and the surgical site should 
be adequately healed.  
4.
Known brain/leptomeningeal involvement of the disease, active neurological                         
disease such as uncontrolled seizure disorder or moderate to severe dementia.57
5.
Patients who have received prior therapy with any covalent irreversible anti-angiogenic 
tyrosine kinase inhibitor (e.g., vandetanib).
6.
Patients known to be seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and active 
hepatitis, even if liver function studies are in the eligible range.
7.
Known hemorrhagic diathesis or active bleeding disorder, including platelet count 
<100,000/uL, or inadequate granulocytes, including an absolute neutrophil count <1500 
cells/mm.3
8.
Any hypersensitivity to Cremophor® EL or polyoxyethylated castor oil.
9.
CTCAE grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy. 
3.3      Inclusion of Minorities/Rare Tumor Types:
1. As men do not have uteri, only women will be enrolled in this trial. Participating 
institutions will not exclude potential subjects from participating in this or any study 
solely on the basis of ethnic origin or socioeconomic status.  Every attempt will be 
made to enter all eligible patients into this protocol and therefore address the study 
objectives in a patient population representative of the entire platinum-
resistant/refractory recurrent/persistent ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal 
cancer population treated by participating institutions.
2. The expected frequency of histologies is serous (80-85%), endometrioid (<10%), clear 
cell (<5%), carcinosarcoma (<7%), or transitional cell/malignant Brenner (<0.5%), 
mixed, or undifferentiated histologies. Increasingly, mucinous disease is felt to 
represent a separate entity, and is therefore not included in this study.64,65,66 
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4.0
 STUDY MODALITIES     
        
4.1 
Ixabepilone
4.1.1 Preparation
Ixabepilone will be supplied in 15 mg (8 mL) and/or 45 mg (23.5 mL) aliquots with diluent 
for intravenous administration. The following infusions have been qualified for use in the 
dilution of ixabepilone:
- Lactated Ringer’s
- 0.9% sodium chloride, pH-adjusted with sodium bicarbonate; when using a 250 mL 
or 500 mL bag of 0.9% sodium chloride injection to prepare the infusion, the pH must 
be adjusted to 6.0-9.0 by adding 2mEq (i.e., 2 mL of an 8.4% w/v solution or 4 mL of 
a 4.2% w/v solution) of sodium bicarbonate injection, prior to the addition of the 
constituted ixabepilone solution
- PLASMA-LYTE pH 7.4
A new bottle of medication will be dispensed on each day of treatment, as once diluted with 
infusion fluid the solution is stable at room temperature for 6 hours.
To minimize  the  chance  of  occurrence  of  a  hypersensitivity  reaction,  all  patients must 
be premedicated approximately 1 hour before the infusion of ixabepilone with
• An H1 antagonist (eg, diphenhydramine 25 mg - 50 mg orally or equivalent) and
• An H2 antagonist (eg, ranitidine 150 - 300 mg orally or equivalent).
Patients   who   have experienced   a   hypersensitivity   reaction   to   ixabepilone   require 
premedication with corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone 20 mg intravenously, 30 minutes 
before infusion or orally, 60 minutes before infusion) in addition to pretreatment with H1 and 
H2 antagonists.
4.1.2
Storage Conditions
Ixabepilone must be stored at 2-8 ° C protected from light.
4.1.3
Drug Accountability
Drug supplies, which will be provided by R-Pharm US, Inc., will be kept in a secure, limited-
access storage area under the above storage conditions. Where necessary, a temperature log 
must be maintained to make certain that the drug supplies are stored at the correct temperature.
The responsible person must maintain records of the product’s delivery to the study site, the 
inventory at the site, the use by each patient, and the return to the R-Pharm US, Inc. or 
alternative disposition of unused product(s). 
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These records will include dates, quantities, batch/serial numbers, expiry (‘use by’) dates, and 
the unique code numbers assigned to the investigational product(s) and study patients. The 
responsible person will maintain records that document adequately that the patients were 
provided the doses specified by the study protocol and reconcile all investigational product(s) 
received from R-Pharm US, Inc. The responsible person must verify that all unused or partially 
used drug supplies have been returned by the clinical study patient.
4.2 
Bevacizumab
4.2.1 Preparation
Bevacizumab will be supplied in 100 mg/4mL or 400 mg/16mL single-use vials (contains no 
preservative). A new bottle of medication will be dispensed on each day of treatment. Once 
diluted with infusion fluid the solution is stable at 2-8° C for up to 8 hours. 
4.2.2
Storage Conditions
Bevacizumab must be stored at 2-8 °C protected from light. Do not freeze or shake. 
4.2.3
Drug Accountability
Drug supplies will be kept in a secure, limited-access storage area under the above storage 
conditions. Where necessary, a temperature log must be maintained to make certain that the 
drug supplies are stored at the correct temperature.
The responsible person must maintain records of the product’s delivery to the study site, the 
inventory at the site, the use by each patient, and appropriate disposition of unused product(s) 
as per institutional guidelines.  
These records will include dates, quantities, batch/serial numbers, expiry (‘use by’) dates, and 
the unique code numbers assigned to the investigational product(s) and study patients. The 
responsible person will maintain records that document adequately that the patients were 
provided the doses specified by the study protocol.
5.0 CORRELATIVE/TRANSLATIONAL STUDIES 
5.1 
Immunohistochemistry (IHC): 
5.1.1 Technical Specifications
Primary or metastatic tumor sites for IHC analysis will have been collected at the time of initial 
staging surgery, interval debulking, or biopsy-proven recurrence. Archival tumor tissue or 
tumor cells isolated from ascites can be studied in patients with recurrent disease that do not 
undergo secondary surgery or biopsy. The tumor will be processed and paraffin-embedded by 
a research technician in the surgical pathology department. All IHC and H&E will be centrally 
performed and reviewed in the Pathology Department at Yale University. Patients will be 
allowed to initiate therapy prior to central pathology confirmation. Sections will be cut at 4 
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microns and stained with anti-class III β-tubulin monoclonal antibody (TUJ1; Covance, 
Berkeley CA) at 1:500 dilution with the appropriate positive and negative controls.30,31,67 
5.1.2 Scoring
Staining of tumor will be according to the following scoring system:30,31 
        SCORE           STAINING
0 
<5%
1+ 
5-30%
2+ 
31-70%
3+ 
>70%
5.2
Exploratory Objectives
5.2.1
Changes in Microtentacle Characteristics During Treatment
With the collaborative expertise of Stuart Martin, PhD, circulating tumor cells will be isolated 
and enumerated from whole blood collected at baseline and every cycle thereafter. If viable 
cells are isolated, they will be suspended using a polyelectrolyte multi-layer (PEM) tethering 
technology. Cells will be characterized by class III β-tubulin expression. We will examine 
whether differences exist over time between patients undergoing treatment with ixabepilone 
monotherapy versus ixabepilone with bevacizumab. Characteristics will be correlated with 
best response, PFS, and OS.
5.2.2 Development of Real-Time Chemosensitivity Assay 
Floating ex vivo viable circulating tumor cells may be exposed to ixabepilone, paclitaxel, and 
bevacizumab. The observed response of McTNs to treatment will be correlated with clinical 
response to assess whether this platform can serve as a near real-time assay to predict response 
to therapy. 
5.2.3
Circulating Tumor (ct) DNA as a Biomarker for Disease Response 
TP53-mutated ct-DNA isolated from blood will be assessed as a candidate biomarker for 
disease status as quantified by digital droplet PCR technology. Changes over the course of 
treatment will be correlated with CA-125, clinical response, and radiologic response, as well 
as PFS/OS.
5.2.4
Class III β-tubulin Expression and Response to Ixabepilone
Best response, PFS, and OS will be compared between high and low expressors of class III β-
tubulin in order to explore its utility as a biomarker for response to ixabepilone
6.0
TREATMENT PLAN AND ENTRY PROCEDURE/REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
6.1
Study Entry
6.1.1
Patients will be screened and consented by the P.I. or a designated member of                         
the study staff at each respective institution.  
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6.1.2
Treatment Plan
This is a randomized phase II design in patients with platinum-resistant/refractory 
recurrent/persistent epithelial (non-mucinous) ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal 
cancer. A treatment cycle is defined as 28 days. Study drug will be prescribed by the Principle 
Investigator/Sub-Site Principal Investigator and may be dispensed either by the investigator, 
site staff or affiliated pharmacy. Treatment may continue indefinitely until progression, death, 
or intolerable side effects. In the event of a complete response, patients may discontinue 
therapy after 2 consolidation cycles following documented complete response. Such patients 
may undergo a second course of treatment/re-treatment within the study design.
6.1.3
Methods of Chemotherapy Administration
Maximum body surface area used for dose calculations will be 2.0 m2 as per GOG 
Chemotherapy Procedures Manual.
6.1.4
Sequence and Timing of Drug Administration
Ixabepilone will be administered at 20 mg/m2 intravenously days 1, 8, 15 of a 28-day cycle in 
Lactated Ringers’ solution (concentration 0.2 to 0.6 mg/mL) over one hour.68 If assigned to 
receive bevacizumab at 10 mg/kg days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle, bevacizumab will be infused 
after ixabepilone. The first dose of bevacizumab will be administered intravenously in 0.9% 
NaCl 100 mL over 90 minutes; the second dose may be administered over 60 minutes if no 
prior reaction to previous infusion; subsequent doses may be administered over 30 minutes if 
no prior reaction to previous infusion. Or, Bevacizumab may be administered in accordance 
with institutional standards.  Bevacizumab should NOT be administered or mixed with 
dextrose or glucose solutions. A concentration-dependent degradation profile of bevacizumab 
was observed when diluted with dextrose solutions (5%).
7.0 TREATMENT MODIFICATIONS
7.1 
Dose Reduction for Ixabepilone
7.1.1
To prevent the development of more severe adverse events (AE), treatment-related side effects 
should be managed early and proactive as described in the Table below. 
Table 1: Dose reduction scheme for ixabepilone
AE type and CTCAE Grade1 
Dose reduction scheme
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NEUROLOGIC
Grade 2 neuropathy lasting ≥ 7 days
Grade 3 neuropathy lasting < 7 days
Grade 3 neuropathy lasting ≥ 7 days
Any grade 3 toxicity other than neuropathy
Transient grade 3 arthralgia/myalgia or fatigue
Grade 3 hand-foot syndrome (palmar plantar 
erythrodysethsia)
Any grade 4 toxicity
Decrease dose by 20%
Decrease dose by 20%
Discontinue treatment2
Decrease dose by 20%
No change in dose
No change in dose
Discontinue treatment
HEMATOLOGIC
Neutrophil < 500 cell/mm3 for ≥ 7 days
Febrile neutropenia
Platelets < 25,000/mm or platelets <50,000/mm with bleeding
Decrease dose by 20%
Decrease dose by 20%
Decrease dose by 20%
HEPATIC: avoid concomitant CYP3A4 
inhibitors/inducers 
AST and ALT ≤2.5 times ULN and bilirubin ≤1 times 
ULN 
AST and ALT >2.5 to ≤10 times ULN and bilirubin >1 to 
≤1.5 times ULN 
AST and ALT ≤10 times ULN and bilirubin >1.5 to ≤3 
times ULN
AST or ALT >10 times ULN or bilirubin >3 times ULN
No dosage adjustment 
necessary
Decrease dose by 20%
Decrease dose by 50%; may 
escalate up to a dose reduction 
of 25% 
Discontinue treatment
RENAL: there are no dose adjustments for renal function
1 Baseline is defined as the CTCAE (version 4.0) Grade at the start of treatment.
2 In the event that the patient is deriving obvious clinical benefit according to the investigator’s judgement, 
further treatment with modifications will be decided in agreement between the sponsor and the investigator.
ULN = upper limit of normal
In the event a subject experiences an adverse event that requires the discontinuation of either 
study drug – they may continue on single agent drug alone, with PI approval, as long as in the 
opinion of the investigator the subject is still deriving benefit from that study agent.
In the event of any unrelated adverse events, the Principal Investigator/Sub-Site Principal 
Investigator may choose to interrupt the medication for up to 14 days, but no dose reduction 
should occur.  If the medication is interrupted for more than 14 days, the decision to continue 
with treatment will be made by the treating investigator.
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7.1.2 See package insert for further details.
7.2.
Dose Reduction for Bevacizumab
7.2.1   There are no recommended dose reductions for bevacizumab, however, drug should be 
suspended in the following situations:

At least 4 weeks prior to elective surgery

Severe hypertension not controlled with medical management

Moderate to severe proteinuria

Severe infusion reactions
discontinued in the following situations:

Gastrointestinal perforation, internal organ/trachea-esophageal fistula, or other grade 
4 fistulae

Wound dehiscence or healing complications

Hemorrhage requiring medical interventions

Severe arterial thrombosis or grade 4 venous thromboembolism or pulmonary 
embolus

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome [PRES]

Nephrotic syndrome: monitor with dipstick; patients with 2+ or greater urine dipstick 
reading should undergo a 24-hour urine collection (NOT urine protein:creatinine 
ratio); treatment should only be given when proteinuria is <2g/24 hours.
7.2.2
See package insert for further details.
7.3    Rescue Medication, Emergency Procedures, and Concomitant Treatments
7.3.1 Rescue Medication
7.3.1.1 Ixabepilone
Rescue medications to reverse the actions of ixabepilone are not currently available. There is 
no specific antidote for over dosage with ixabepilone. The adverse reactions reported   in   these   
cases   included   peripheral   neuropathy,  fatigue,   musculoskeletal  pain/myalgia, and 
gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomatitis). The 
highest dose mistakenly received was 100 mg/m2 (total dose 185 mg). Potential adverse events 
should be treated symptomatically. 
7.3.1.2 Bevacizumab
Rescue medications to reverse the actions of bevacizumab are not currently available. The 
highest dose of bevacizumab tested in humans (20 mg/kg of body weight, intravenous, multiple 
doses) was associated with severe migraine in several patients.
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7.3.2 Emergency Procedures
Ixabepilone and bevacizumab will usually be administered in an outpatient setting. When study 
medication is administered to a patient, emergency resuscitation equipment must be available 
in the clinic. Patients must remain under medical supervision for 1 hour following completion 
of therapy on day 1 of the first cycle.
7.3.3
Concomitant Treatment(s)
Concomitant medications or therapy to provide adequate supportive care may be given as 
clinically necessary. 
After study enrollment, palliative radiotherapy may be given for bone pain or for other reasons 
(e.g. bronchial obstruction, skin lesions), provided that the total dose delivered is in a palliative 
range according to institutional standards. The irradiated area cannot be used for tumor 
response assessment. During palliative radiotherapy, study treatment should be delayed and 
may be resumed once the patient has recovered from any radiation associated toxicity. If 
medication is interrupted for more than 14 days, the decision to continue will be made by the 
Principal Investigator/Sponsor in agreement with the Sub-Site Principal Investigator. 
Continuous interruption of >28 days due to palliative radiotherapy will not be allowed.
All concomitant therapy, including anaesthetic agents, vitamins, homeopathic/herbal remedies, 
nutritional supplements, must be recorded in the case report form (CRF) during the screening 
and treatment period, starting from the date of signature of informed consent, and ending at 
the end of treatment (EOT) visit. After the EOT visit, only concomitant therapy indicated for 
treatment of an adverse event has to be reported. 
In case of emergent surgery, it is recommended to restart treatment after complete wound 
healing. If therapy is interrupted for more than 14 days, the decision to continue will be made 
by the Principal Investigator/Sponsor in agreement with the Sub-Site Principal Investigator.
7.4 
Management of Expected Adverse Events
To improve tolerability and the probability of clinical benefit, patients should receive prompt 
and appropriate supportive care at the first signs of symptoms. Suggested treatments for 
adverse events are described below.
7.4.1 Gastrointestinal
7.4.1.1 It is anticipated that nausea and vomiting may be a side effect of chemotherapy. The following 
representative antiemetic regimens are suggested: ondansetron 8-32 mg IV 30 minutes prior to 
administration of chemotherapy and dexamethasone 10-20 mg IV 30 minutes prior to drug 
administration, or granisetron 10 mcg/kg IV (or 2 mg PO) 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy, 
with or without lorazepam 0.5-2.0 mg IV 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy or palonosetron 
0.25 mg IV 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy.
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7.4.1.2 Patients may receive the treating investigator’s choice of drugs for the outpatient control of 
nausea/ vomiting. Grade 4 gastrointestinal toxicity will require hospital admission for IV 
hydration. 
7.4.1.3 If any mucositis is present on day 28 of a cycle, treatment should be withheld until the 
mucositis has returned to Grade 1. Grade 3 or 4 mucositis or diarrhea requires a dose reduction 
of ixabepilone.
7.4.1.4 Bilirubin must be within normal limits prior therapy.
7.4.2 Hematologic
7.4.2.1 Initial treatment modifications will consist of cycle delay and/or dose reduction as indicated in 
Section 7.1. The use of hematopoietic cytokines and protective reagents are restricted as 
follows
- patients will NOT receive prophylactic growth factors  [filgrastim (GCSF), sargramostim 
(GM-CSF), pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)] unless they experience recurrent neutropenic 
complications after treatment modifications specified above
- patients will NOT receive prophylactic thrombopoietic agents
- patients may receive erythropoietin for management of anemia AFTER documentation of 
hemoglobin less than 10 g/dl (CTCAE v4.0 grade 2)
7.4.2.2 Treatment decisions will be based on the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) rather than the total 
white cell count (WBC).
7.4.2.3 Subsequent cycles of therapy will not begin until the ANC is ≥1500 cells/microliter (CTCAE 
v4.0 grade 1) and the platelet count is ≥ 100,000/microliter. Therapy will be delayed for a 
maximum of two weeks until these values are achieved. Patients who fail to recover adequate 
counts within a two week delay will be removed from study therapy.
7.4.2.4 For first occurrence of febrile neutropenia, and/or documented grade 4 neutropenia persisting 
>7 days, reduce ixabepilone chemotherapy by one dose level on subsequent cycles.
7.4.2.5 For recurrent febrile neutropenia, and/or recurrent documented grade 4 neutropenia persisting 
≥7 days (after initial dose reduction), add prophylactic growth factors. In this circumstance, it 
is recommended that G-CSF at a dose of 5 microgram/kg/day* (or equivalent dosing of 
pegfilgrastim or sargramostim) will be administered subcutaneously starting the day after the 
last dose of chemotherapy (normally day 2-4) and continuing through hematopoietic recovery. 
Growth factors should not be used within 72 hours of a subsequent dose of chemotherapy.
7.4.3 Neurotoxicity
Neurologic Toxicity Grade 2 (at the discretion of the treating investigator) or Grade 3 or greater 
peripheral neuropathy requires discontinuation of protocol therapy until symptoms resolve to 
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Grade 1.  The protocol regimen will be discontinued in patients with recurrent Grade 3 or any 
Grade 4 neurologic toxicity. 
7.4.4. Genitourinary 
Increased frequency with dysuria may occur in some patients. This may be treated 
symptomatically with antispasmodics and increased fluid intake. Urinary tract infection should 
be ruled out if the symptoms persist. 
7.4.5 Cardiovascular
7.4.5.1 Asymptomatic bradycardia is not an indication for discontinuation of therapy, however, 
infusion should be discontinued for chest pain, clinically significant arrhythmia, hypotension, 
or serious allergic reaction. Any arrhythmia that is felt to necessitate discontinuation of therapy 
should be discussed with the Study Chair as soon as possible.
7.4.5.2 Assessment, surveillance, and management of blood pressure is required in patients receiving 
vascular endothelial growth factor signaling pathway inhibitors. For patients who develop 
hypertension while receiving treatment with an antiangiogenic agent, treatment with 
angiotensin system inhibitors (e.g., angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors [ACEIs], 
angiotensin receptor blockers [ARBs]) may be preferred over other agents. 
Treating investigators should refer to guidelines established for use of antiangiogenic agents:69 
- identify and treat preexisting hypertension before using these agents
- actively monitor blood pressure during treatment, with more frequent measurement in the 
first several weeks of therapy
- manage blood pressure during therapy with an ideal goal of <130/80 mmHg for most patients, 
lower in those with specific preexisting cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes or chronic 
kidney disease
- patients who develop hypertension during treatment (defined as blood pressure ≥140 mm 
Hg/90 mmHg or a 20 mm increase in diastolic blood pressure over baseline) should be treated 
with antihypertensives
7.4.6 Hypersensitivity Reaction
7.4.6.1 If hypersensitivity reactions to ixabepilone or its vehicle (Cremaphor) occur, it will usually be 
during the first few minutes of infusion. Appropriate symptomatic therapy should be given. 
Continued treatment may be considered if the reaction is not life-threatening; however, patients 
must be cautioned about potential recurrences of the reaction.  Should the patient decide to 
continue with treatment it is preferable that this be done on the same day of the occurrence. 
Patients will follow the institutional protocol for desensitization. A suggested procedure would 
be to administer the drug first with 1 ml of the original IV solution diluted in 100 ml over one 
hour, then 5 ml in 100 ml over one hour, then 10 ml in 100 ml over one hour, and finally, the 
original solution at the original speed.  
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7.4.6.2 There are no data to address routine premedication use or reinstitution of therapy in patients 
who experience severe infusion reactions to bevacizumab. 
7.4.7 Musculoskeletal
In the several days following ixabepilone treatment (myalgia/arthralgia) may be severe, and 
should receive aggressive symptomatic treatment, including narcotics or steroids as required.  
They are not, however, an indication for dose reduction.
7.5 
Restrictions
7.5.1
Concomitant Treatment
Concomitant medications, or therapy to provide adequate supportive care, may be given as 
clinically necessary. Additional experimental anti-cancer treatment and/or standard chemo-, 
immunotherapy, hormone treatment (with the exception of megestrol acetate)), or radiotherapy 
(other than palliative radiotherapy for symptom control) is not allowed concomitantly with the 
administration of study treatment. 
7.5.2
Diet and Lifestyle
Patients should be advised to avoid any foods known to aggravate diarrhea/constipation. To 
prevent skin-related adverse events it is recommended to avoid intense irradiation with UV 
light and harsh detergents.
7.5.3
Women of Child-Bearing Potential and Pregnancy Prevention
Patients who are not of childbearing potential due to being postmenopausal (1 year without 
menstruations and at least 2 years without menstruation following chemotherapy) or surgical 
sterilisation (oophorectomy, hysterectomy and/or tubal ligation) do not need to use 
contraception to be eligible for the trial. All other patients are considered to have childbearing 
potential and must use adequate contraception throughout the trial (from screening until end 
of trial participation).
Acceptable methods of contraception include surgical sterilization and double barrier method, 
and must be in accordance with local regulations where applicable. Double barrier method of 
contraception is defined as two barrier methods used simultaneously each time the patient has 
intercourse. Accepted barrier methods include diaphragm, female condom, cervical cap, male 
condom and intrauterine device (UID) (the diaphragm and cervical cap must be used in 
conjunction with spermicidal jelly/cream). Those using hormonal contraceptives, or with 
partners using hormonal contraceptives, must also be using an additional approved method of 
contraception (as described above).  Partner vasectomy, natural "rhythm," and spermicidal 
jelly/cream are not acceptable methods of contraception.
Women who become pregnant while participating in the study must discontinue study 
medication immediately.  The pregnancy must be reported following procedures detailed in 
section 11.10.2.
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7.6  
Treatment Compliance
The study medication will be given in accordance with the protocol and the instructions of a 
Sub-Site Principal Investigator. 
The Sub-Site Principal Investigator and/or the Principal Investigator/Sponsor can withdraw a 
patient from the study in the event of serious and persistent non-compliance which jeopardizes 
the patient’s safety or render study results for this patient unacceptable. Patients who do not 
attend a minimum of 75% of scheduled study visits, unless due to exceptional circumstances, 
should be discussed with the sponsor and be evaluated for compliance. 
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8.0
STUDY PARAMETERS
8.1
Observations and Tests
The following observations and tests are to be performed and recorded before, during, and after 
treatment:
Study week
Pre-
Treatment
(-28 to 1 Days)
Treatment 
Period
Cycle 1
Treatment Period
Cycle 2 and 
higher
End of treatment 
visit
Cycle Day
   1       8      15     
1c                
Study Procedures 
Window (days)
± f      
             
History, physical exam, 
performance status, 
toxicity evaluation, 
X 
    X     X     X
           X
X
CBC with differential 
including platelets
X
   X f    X     X
           X
X
Chemistries: serum Cr, 
BUN, K, Mg, bilirubin
X
   X f   X     X
           X
X
Urinalysis 
X
   X e f  ---   X e 
continue urinalysis 
days 1 e and 15 e 
SGOT,SGPT,Alk Phos
X
   X f    X    X
            X
X
Vital signs, weight
X
   X     X     X
            X
X
EKG
X
only as clinically 
indicated d
only as clinically 
indicated d
only as clinically 
indicated d
Toxicity 
X
   X     X     X
            X
X
Radiographic tumor 
evaluation and 
measurement 
(Chest/Abd/Pelvis) a
X
N/A
            X a
X
CA 125
            X
N/A
            X
X
Collection of blood for 
translational studies b
           X
N/A
            X
X
a
Repeat CT scan or MRI should use similar equipment and techniques to ensure consistent measurements.  
Imaging should be performed at baseline and q 2 cycles. 
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b
See Appendix C for collection and shipping information. If progression after 2 cycles (8 weeks) collect at 
End of Treatment.
c
All activities performed every 4 weeks. 
       
d
EKG will be performed on screening and as clinically indicated thereafter.   
e
Urinalysis for protein assessment performed for bevacizumab arm only on Day 1 of each cycle and 
bevacizumab arm only per institutional standard of care on Day 15 of each cycle.  
* May use urine dipstick. If dipstick result is positive, a urinalysis must be performed. 
f
Cycle 1 Day 1 labs are to be obtained within 7 days of receiving study treatment.
 
Screening procedures include:
▪A review of the patient’s medical history including a list of current medications and dosing 
schedules, previous therapies for disease, and residual treatment toxicities
▪Physical examination, height, weight and vital signs (pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood 
pressure); a pelvic examination may be required if this method is used to measure patients 
disease
▪An electrocardiogram (ECG) will be performed for baseline assessment
▪A CT scan of chest, abdomen and pelvis will be performed or an MRI if necessary; the scans 
may not have to be repeated if performed within 28 days
▪Serum CA 125
▪Lab work: CBC, Chemistry (electrolytes, magnesium, SGOT, SGPT, alkaline phosphatase)
▪In women of child-bearing potential, a pregnancy test will be performed using either urine or 
blood 
Treatment Procedures include
The following will take place at different times during the treatment period:
▪At each study visit (days 1, 8, and 15 of the first cycle, then every 4 weeks) a physical 
examination including weight and vital signs (pulse, temperature, respirations, blood pressure, 
weight); pelvic examination may be required if this method is used to measure disease
▪Toxicity assessment (weekly during first cycle of treatment)
▪Routine lab work such as complete blood count, serum chemistries, and electrolytes will be 
obtained
▪Urinalysis for protein assessment for bevacizumab arm only on Day 1 of each cycle and per 
institutional standard of care on Day 15 of each cycle.  May use urine dipstick. If dipstick result 
is positive, a urinalysis must be performed
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 A CT or MRI of the chest abdomen and pelvis will be performed after every 2 cycles of therapy 
(i.e., after 8 weeks, 16 weeks, etc). CA 125 Protein levels will be drawn at each cycle 
 Approximately 4 teaspoons (20 mL) of blood will be collected for translational studies to assess 
circulating tumor cells at baseline then every cycle
   
End-of- Treatment Visit:
 Physical examination will be performed; a pelvic examination is required if this method is used 
to measure your disease. 
 A CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis will be performed, if not done within prior 3 
weeks.
 Serum CA 125 Protein 
Follow-up:
Subjects will need to see their doctor every 3 months to check the status of their disease for 2 years 
following study treatment. Afterwards, they will see the doctor every 6 months for 3 years and then 
yearly. After disease progression, patients will be followed for survival only every 3 months; this may 
be performed by telephone follow up.
Note:  In order to more precisely determine time of progression, the treating investigator is encouraged 
to obtain radiologic assessments earlier than 8 weeks if there is a strong clinical suspicion of 
progression of disease to either confirm or refute the clinical impression. 
9.0
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9.1
Objective Response
The major parameters of response to be assessed include PFS, OS, documentation of sites of 
recurrence, and treatment-related toxicity. Treatment response will be based on RECIST v1.1 
Guidelines for measurable lesions.62 Only recurrent patients with measurable lesions will be 
enrolled in the study.  
9.1.1
Target lesions must be assessed using the same technique as baseline.  Included in the 
evaluations are the following standard response criteria for target lesions:  
 Complete Response (CR):  Disappearance of all target lesions.  No new lesions. Lymph 
nodes must be <10mm short axis.
 
 Partial Response (PR):  At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter 
of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum of the longest diameters.  No 
new lesions.
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 Progressive Disease (PD):  The appearance of a new lesion, or at least a 20% 
increase in the sum of the longest diameters of the target lesions, taking as the 
reference the smallest sum of the longest diameters recorded since treatment 
started, and at least 5mm increase.
 Stable Disease (SD):  Target lesions do not qualify for CR, PR, or progression.  No new 
lesions.  
Non-target lesions must be assessed using the same technique as baseline.  Included 
in the evaluations are the following standard response criteria for non-target lesions:
 Complete Response:  The disappearance of all non-target lesions.
 Partial Response/Stable Disease:  The persistence of one or more non-target lesion(s).
 Progressive Disease:  The appearance of one or more new lesions and/or unequivocal 
progression of existing non-target lesions. 
9.2
Progression-Free Survival will be defined as date from entry to a particular protocol to date of 
reappearance or increasing parameters of disease on imaging (CT scan or MRI) or by clinical 
exam, or death from any cause, or is censored at date of last disease assessment. 
9.3
Overall Survival will be defined as observed length of life from entry to a particular protocol 
to death OR for living patients to date of last contact.
9.4
Sites of Recurrence will be assessed. Any clinical or radiological evidence for new tumor, 
preferably confirmed by pathology, will be considered as a recurrence. Pattern of relapse to be 
noted:
Pelvic (peritoneal, nodal)
Abdominal (peritoneal, nodal, visceral, ascites)
Diaphragmatic
Distant (nodal, parenchymal, liver, lungs, others)
Omental
Effusions (pleural, ascites)
9.5    The grade level of the various toxicities will be classified using the Common Terminology 
Criteria for Toxicity version 4 (CTCAE v.4) guidelines.70 Acute toxicities will be scored if 
occurring ≤ 30 days from treatment completion, and chronic if > 30 days. Frequency and 
duration of treatment interruptions due to the treatment toxicity will be assessed.  
10.0
DURATION OF STUDY
1.
This study will continue as long as treatment protocols remain activated.
10.2
The patient must be followed quarterly for two years and every six months for three additional 
years, and thereafter annually or at time of recurrence until death.
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11.0
STUDY MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURES 
11.1     Personnel Responsible for the Safety Review and Its Frequency
The Principal Investigator/Sponsor will be responsible for monitoring the data, assuring 
protocol compliance, and conducting the safety reviews at the specified frequency, which must 
be conducted at a minimum of once every 6 months (including when re-approval of the 
protocol is sought).  During the review process, the Principal Investigator/Sponsor with the 
help of the Remote Monitoring Coordinator will evaluate whether the study should continue 
unchanged, require modification/amendment, or close to enrollment. The Principal 
Investigator/Sponsor and the IRB or the Yale Cancer Center Data and Safety Monitoring 
Committee (DSMC) have the authority to stop or suspend the study or require modifications.
11.2    Risk Assessment
The risks associated with the current study are deemed moderate for the following reasons: 
1. We do not view the risks associated with the combination of ixabepilone with 
bevacizumab as minimal.
2. Ixabepilone is FDA-approved as monotherapy for metastatic or locally advanced 
breast carcinoma after failure of an anthracycline, taxane, and capecitabine. 
Bevacizumab is FDA-approved in metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer and 
platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer in 
combination with chemotherapy, therefore we do not view the proposed study as high 
risk.
Although we have assessed the proposed study as one of moderate risk, the potential exists for 
anticipated and/or unanticipated adverse events, serious or otherwise, to occur since it is not 
possible to predict with certainty the absolute risk in any given individual or in advance of 
first-hand experience with the proposed study methods. Therefore, we provide a plan for 
monitoring the data and safety of the proposed study as outlined below.
11.3 
Attribution of Adverse Events
Adverse events will be monitored for each subject participating in the study and attributed to 
the study procedures / design by the Principal Investigator/Sponsor, Dr. Alessandro Santin, 
according to the following categories:
a.) Definite: Adverse event is clearly related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s).
b.) Probable: Adverse event is likely related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s).
c.) Possible: Adverse event may be related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s).
d.) Unlikely: Adverse event is likely not to be related to the investigational 
procedures(s)/agent(s).
e.) Unrelated: Adverse event is clearly not related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s).
11.4 
Plan for Grading Adverse Events:
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Grade refers to the severity of the adverse event. The Common Terminology Criteria for 
Adverse Events (CTCAE) scale will be used to grade the severity of adverse events noted 
during the study. The CTCAE displays grades 1 through 5 with unique clinical descriptions of 
severity for each AE based on this general guideline:
1.
Grade 1: mild; asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations 
only; interventions not indicated.
2.
Grade 2: moderate; minimal, local, or non-invasive intervention indicated; limiting 
age-appropriate instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) (e.g., preparing meals, 
shopping for groceries or clothes, using the telephone, managing money, etc.)
3.
Grade 3: severe or medically significant but not immediately life threatening; 
hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization indicated; disabling; limiting self-
care ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing and undressing, feeding self, using the toilet, taking 
medications, and not bedridden).
4.
Grade 4: life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated.
5.
Grade 5: death related to adverse event (AE). 
11.5 
Plan for Determining Seriousness of Adverse Events
An adverse event may be graded as severe but still not meet the criteria for a serious adverse 
event.  Similarly, an adverse event may be graded as moderate but still meet the criteria for an 
SAE. Severity refers to the intensity of the event without regard for whether or not it meets 
federal criteria for ‘serious.’ All AEs and SAEs whether volunteered by the subject, discovered 
by study personnel during questioning or detected through physical examination, laboratory 
test, or other means will be recorded appropriately.
11.6 
Plan for Reporting Adverse Events and Other Unanticipated Problems Involving Risks to 
Participants or Others to the IRB
The Principal Investigator/Sponsor will report the following types of events to the IRB: a) 
adverse events that are serious or life-threatening AND unanticipated (or anticipated but 
occurring with a greater frequency than expected) AND possibly, probably or definitely related 
to the drug/device/intervention; and b) other unanticipated problems involving risks to subjects 
or others.
Toxicity Grade
Typea
Local IRB
Study 
Coordinators
Via 
email/fax/phone
4,5
Unknown
Yes
Yes
5
Known
No
Yes*
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2,3
Unknown
No
No
4 (non-myelo)
Known
No
No
4 (myelob)
Known
No
No
*  If clearly related to the commercial agent(s)
a  Type (known or unknown) is based on toxicities included in the package insert or literature of known 
toxicities associated with the study drug(s).
 b Myelosuppression, which includes neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia
These adverse events or unanticipated problems involving risks to subjects or others will be 
reported to the IRB in accordance with IRB Policy 710, using the appropriate forms found on 
the website. This information is discussed in Section 12.0 of the protocol.
11.7 
Plan for Reporting Adverse Events to Co-Investigators, the Protocol’s Research Monitor(s), 
the Data and Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC), Protocol Review Committee (PRC), 
DSMBs, Study Sponsors, Funding/Regulatory Agencies, and Regulatory/Decision-making 
bodies
For the current study, all Co-Investigators listed on the protocol, the Yale Cancer Center Data 
and Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) and appropriate IRB(s), and R-Pharm US, Inc. will 
be notified of Adverse Events. As this study incorporates use of approved products for a new 
indication/new patient population, the investigator is responsible for reporting in accordance 
with FDA regulations 21CFR 312.32 (a)(IND Safety Reports). Refer further to 
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidance
s/UCM227351.pdf.
The Principal Investigator/Sponsor, Alessandro Santin, will conduct a review of all adverse 
events upon completion of every study subject. The Principal Investigator/Sponsor will 
evaluate the frequency and severity of the adverse events and determine if modifications to the 
protocol or consent form are required.
11.8
Adverse Event Reporting 
This study will utilize the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event (CTCAE) version 
4.0. A copy can be downloaded from the CTEP home page, using the following link: 
https://evs.nci.nih.gov/ftp1/CTCAE/About.html.
 
11.9 
Assessment of Safety
11.9.1 Specification of Safety Variables
Safety assessments will consist of monitoring all adverse events and reporting adverse events 
(AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) that are considered related to ixabepilone, 
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bevacizumab, or the combination, all events of death, and any study specific issue of concern.
11.9.2 Adverse Events (AE)
An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated 
with the use of an investigational (medicinal) product or other protocol-imposed intervention, 
regardless of attribution.
This includes the following:
 AEs not previously observed in the subject that emerge during the protocol-specified 
AE reporting period, including signs or symptoms associated with advanced 
recurrent uterine serous papillary carcinoma that were not present prior to the AE 
reporting period. See Section 11.10.
 Complications that occur as a result of protocol-mandated interventions (e.g., 
invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterizations).
 If applicable, AEs that occur prior to assignment of study treatment associated with 
medication washout, no treatment run-in, or other protocol-mandated intervention.
 Preexisting medical conditions (other than the condition being studied) judged by 
the treating investigator to have worsened in severity or frequency or changed in 
character during the protocol-specified AE reporting period.
11.9.2 Serious Adverse Events
Refer to Section 12.0 of the study protocol.
11.9.3 Methods and Timing for Assessing and Recording Safety Variables
The Principal Investigator/Sponsor is responsible for ensuring that all AEs and SAEs that are 
observed or reported during the study, as outlined in Section 11.10 and 12.0 respectively, are 
collected and reported to the appropriate IRB(s), and R-Pharm US, Inc. in accordance with  
FDA regulations at 21CFR 312.32 (a)(IND Safety Reports). 
11.9.4 Adverse Event Reporting Period
The study period during which all AEs and SAEs must be reported begins after informed 
consent is obtained and initiation of study treatment and ends 30 days following the last 
administration of study treatment or study discontinuation/termination, whichever is earlier.  
After this period, Co-Investigators should only report SAEs that are attributed to prior study 
treatment.
11.9.5 Assessment of Adverse Events
All AEs and SAEs whether volunteered by the subject, discovered by study personnel during 
questioning, or detected through physical examination, laboratory test, or other means will be 
reported as outlined in section 11.6. Any toxicity which meets criteria to be reported to Study 
Coordinators via email/fax/phone (above, section 11.6) should also be reported to RPHarm-
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US.
Each reported AE or SAE will be described by its duration (i.e., start and end dates), regulatory 
seriousness criteria if applicable, suspected relationship to ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the 
combination (see following guidance), and actions taken.
To ensure consistency of AE and SAE causality assessments, the Principal 
Investigator/Sponsor should apply the following general guidelines:
a.) Definite: Adverse event is clearly related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s). There is 
a plausible temporal relationship between the onset of the AE and administration of 
ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the combination, and the AE cannot be readily explained by the 
subject’s clinical state, intercurrent illness, or concomitant therapies; AND/OR the AE follows 
a known pattern of response to ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the combination and/or the AE 
abates OR resolves upon discontinuation of ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the combination OR 
dose reduction and, if applicable, reappears upon re-challenge.
b.) Probable: Adverse event is likely related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s).
c.) Possible: Adverse event may be related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s).
d.) Unlikely: Adverse event is likely not to be related to the investigational 
procedures(s)/agent(s).
e.) Unrelated: Adverse event is clearly not related to investigational procedures(s)/agent(s). 
Evidence exists that the AE has an etiology other than ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the 
combination (e.g., pre-existing medical condition, underlying disease, intercurrent illness, or 
concomitant medication); and/or the AE has no plausible temporal relationship to 
administration of ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the combination (e.g., cancer diagnosed 2 days 
after first dose of study drug).
Expected adverse events are those adverse events that are listed or characterized in the 
Package Insert or current Investigator Brochure. 
Unexpected adverse events are those not listed in the Package Insert (P.I.) or current 
Investigator Brochure (I.B.) or not identified.  This includes adverse events for which the 
specificity or severity is not consistent with the description in the P.I. or I.B.  For example, 
under this definition, hepatic necrosis would be unexpected if the P.I. or I.B. only referred to 
elevated hepatic enzymes or hepatitis. Refer to Section 12.0 for further guidelines.
The treating investigator will be responsible for performing this assessment, with oversight of 
the Principal Investigator/Sponsor.
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11.10 Eliciting Adverse Events
A consistent methodology for eliciting AEs at all subject evaluation time points should be 
adopted.  Examples of non-directive questions include: 
“How have you felt since your last clinical visit?
“Have you had any new or changed health problems since you were last here?” 
11.11 Specific Instructions for Recording Adverse Events
Co-Investigators should use correct medical terminology/concepts when reporting AEs or 
SAEs.  Avoid colloquialisms and abbreviations.  All information will be recording using 
Oncore Clinical Trials Management System.
a. Diagnosis vs. Signs and Symptoms
If known at the time of reporting, a diagnosis should be reported rather than individual signs 
and symptoms (e.g., record only liver failure or hepatitis rather than jaundice, asterixis, and 
elevated transaminases).  However, if a constellation of signs and/or symptoms cannot be 
medically characterized as a single diagnosis or syndrome at the time of reporting, it is ok to 
report the information that is currently available.  If a diagnosis is subsequently established, it 
should be reported as follow-up information.
b. Deaths
All deaths that occur during the conduct of the research must be reported to the Principal 
Investigator/Sponsor and the Remote Monitoring Coordinator immediately (if possible) to 
ensure that all over site committees are properly informed.  All information will be entered 
into Oncore Clinical Trials Management System and updated appropriately.  Further 
determination regarding the need to submit to the subjects local IRB, Yale University HHRP 
following IRB Policy 710 for reporting Unanticipated Problems Involving Risk to Subjects 
and RPharm US Drug Safety Committee will be reviewed. Specific information is outlined in 
section 12.0 of the protocol. 
When recording a death, the event or condition that caused or contributed to the fatal outcome 
should be reported as the single medical concept.  If the cause of death is unknown and cannot 
be ascertained at the time of reporting, report “Unexplained Death”.
c.
Preexisting Medical Conditions
A preexisting medical condition is one that is present at the start of the study.  Such conditions 
should be reported as medical and surgical history.
A preexisting medical condition should be re-assessed throughout the trial and reported as an 
AE or SAE only if the frequency, severity, or character of the condition worsens during the 
study.  When reporting such events, it is important to convey the concept that the preexisting 
condition has changed by including applicable descriptors (e.g., “more frequent headaches”).
d. Hospitalizations for Medical or Surgical Procedures
Any AE that results in hospitalization or prolonged hospitalization should be documented and 
reported as an SAE.
If a subject is hospitalized to undergo a medical or surgical procedure as a result of an AE, the 
event responsible for the procedure, not the procedure itself, should be reported as the SAE.  
For example, if a subject is hospitalized to undergo coronary bypass surgery, record the heart 
condition that necessitated the bypass as the SAE.
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Hospitalizations for the following reasons do not require reporting:
     - for diagnostic or elective surgical procedures for preexisting conditions
- required to allow efficacy measurement for the study
- for scheduled therapy of the target disease of the study.
e.
Pregnancy
If a female subject becomes pregnant while receiving investigational therapy or within 30 days 
of awareness after the last dose of study drug, a report should be completed and expeditiously 
submitted to R-Pharm US, Inc.. Follow-up by the Principal Investigator/Sponsor to obtain the 
outcome of the pregnancy should also occur. Abortion, whether accidental, therapeutic, or 
spontaneous, should always be classified as serious, and expeditiously reported as an SAE.  
Similarly, any congenital anomaly/birth defect in a child born to a female subject exposed to 
ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the combination should be reported as an SAE as outlined in 
section 12.0.
f.
Post-Study Adverse Events
The Principal Investigator/Sponsor and Sub-Site Principal Investigators should expeditiously 
report any SAE occurring after a subject has completed or discontinued study participation if 
attributed to prior exposure to ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the combination. If the 
investigator should become aware of the development of cancer or a congenital anomaly in a 
subsequently conceived offspring of a female subject who participated in the study, this should 
be reported as an SAE.
g.
Reconciliation  
The Principal Investigator/Sponsor is responsible to monitor successful transmission of SAE 
reports to R-Pharm US, Inc. and the sponsor will conduct reconciliation on an as-needed basis 
to make sure that all SAEs are received and captured in the R-Pharm US, Inc. safety database. 
11.11  Study Close-Out Reports
Any Clinical Study Report (final study report), abstracts or literary articles that are a result of 
the study should be sent to R-Pharm US, Inc. for review. 
12.0 PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING UNANTICIPATED PROBLEMS INVOLVING 
RISKS TO SUBJECTS OR OTHERS, INCLUDING ADVERSE EVENTS (UPIRSOs)
12.1 
Expedited Reporting of UPISROs Occurring at Yale
AEs classified as “serious” and “unexpected” that are possibly, probably, or definitely 
attributed to drug administration, or SAEs whose frequency exceeds expectations, require 
expeditious handling and reporting.
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Serious Adverse Event (SAE)
Any adverse event that results in any of the following outcomes:  

death, 

a life-threatening experience, 

inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, 

a persistent or significant disability/incapacity, 

a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or

any other adverse event that, based upon appropriate medical judgment, may 
jeopardize the subject’s health and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent 
one of the other outcomes listed in this definition. 
The PI will promptly investigate all safety information related to an adverse experience.  If 
the results of the PI’s investigation show an adverse drug experience not initially determined 
to be reportable (based on whether the event is serious, unexpected, and associated with drug 
administration) is so reportable, the PI will report such experience.  Follow-up information to 
a safety report shall be submitted as soon as the relevant information is available.
SAEs will be reported in accordance with all applicable institutional (HIC), Sponsor, and FDA 
requirements. The Multi-site PI (Sponsor) will adhere to 21CFR56.108.
Reporting to the Yale Human Investigation Committee
Timeframe for Reporting 
1. Events that may require a temporary or permanent interruption of study activities by the 
Principal Investigator/Sponsor to avoid potential harm to subjects should be reported to the 
IRB immediately (if possible), followed by a written report to the IRB using the UPIRSO 
Reporting Form (710 FR 4) no more than 5 calendar days after the Yale Principal 
Investigator becomes aware of the event. 
                                          
2. Internal Events (defined above) should be reported to the IRB using the UPIRSO Reporting 
Form (710 FR 4) within 5 calendar days of the Principal Investigator/Sponsor becoming 
aware of the event. 
3. External Events (defined above) should be reported to the IRB using the UPIRSO Reporting 
Form (710 FR 4) within 15 calendar days of the Principal Investigator/Sponsor becoming 
aware of the event ONLY IF either of the following are true:
(a) The Principal Investigator/Sponsor has concluded that an immediate change to the 
protocol is necessary to address the risks raised by the event, and R-Pharm Us, Inc. 
agreed to the changes 
OR 
(b) A monitoring entity (e.g., an external IRB at the site where the problem or event 
occurred, the sponsor, or the Yale Cancer Center DSMB) has required 
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modifications/amendments to the research protocol or consent documents as a result of 
the event. 
For all reports of external events, the UPIRSO Reporting Form (710 FR 4) must include the 
following information: 
(a) a clear explanation of why the event or series of events has been determined to meet 
criteria for reporting; 
(b) a description of the proposed protocol changes and  any corrective actions to be taken by 
the PI in response to the external event; and 
(c) any aggregated data and an analysis or summary from the sponsor or DSMB, when 
applicable and available, sufficient to explain the significance of the event or series of 
events in order to ensure the information is interpretable and relevant to the IRB’s task of 
protecting the rights and welfare of human participants. 
Reporting to Investigators at Collaborating Sites
            The Principal Investigator/Sponsor will notify all participating investigators in a written 
safety report of any adverse experience associated with the use of the drug that is both 
serious and unexpected as soon as possible and in no event later than 15 calendar days after 
the sponsor’s (PI’s) initial receipt of the information.  [21CFR312.32(c)]
12.2  Sub-Site Principal Investigator SAE Reporting Requirements 
The collaborating investigator (Sub-Site PI) in a multi-center trial will report serious, 
unexpected adverse events occurring at their site to the Principal Investigator/Sponsor 
regardless of attribution immediately (if possible) of knowledge of the event.  Full written 
reports should be submitted to the Principal Investigator/Sponsor within 5 calendar days of 
initial knowledge of the report. The Principal Investigator/Sponsor will assess expectedness 
per FDA guidance below:
Per the Guidance for Industry and Investigators: Safety Reporting Requirements for INDs and 
BA/BE studies: The Principal Investigator/Sponsor is responsible for determining whether 
event meets the definition of “unexpected,” based on whether the event is listed in the 
investigator brochure; or if an investigator brochure is not required or available, is not 
consistent with the risk information described elsewhere in the general investigational plan or 
elsewhere in the current application. 
A Medwatch 3500A shall be used for reporting this event following the instructions outlined 
in section 12.3.  This information will also need to be recorded in Oncore Clinical Trials 
Management System in the SAE section. Information entered into Oncore should directly 
reflect the Medwatch 3500A submission, and, additionally, will capture AE duration (i.e., start 
and stop dates), severity, outcome, regulatory seriousness criteria, treatment required, and 
action taken.
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Send SAEs to the Principal Investigator/Sponsor:
Name: Alessandro Santin, MD
Phone: 203-737-4450
Email: alessandro.santin@yale.edu
Fax: 203-737-4339
12.3
SAE reporting to R-Pharm US, Inc.
The Principal Investigator/Sponsor shall report all SAEs and non-serious AEs which are 
relevant to a reported SAE by email using an SAE form as detailed below in accordance with 
the following timelines: 
• within five (5) calendar days upon receipt by the Principal Investigator/Sponsor of 
initial and follow-up SAEs containing at least one fatal or immediately life-threatening 
event; 
• within ten (10) calendar days upon receipt of any other initial and follow-up SAEs. 
 
 
R-Pharm US, Inc.
Phone: 844.586.8953
Email: DrugSafety@propharmagroup.com
For each adverse event, the Sub-Site Principal Investigator will provide the onset date, end 
date, graded severity, treatment required, outcome, seriousness, and action taken with the 
investigational drug, with oversight by the Principal Investigator/Sponsor. The Principal 
Investigator/Sponsor will determine the relationship to ixabepilone, bevacizumab, or the 
combination and expectedness with the investigational drug to all AEs as defined in the listed 
adverse event section of the product’s package inserts. 
The investigator does not need to actively monitor patients for adverse events once the clinical 
trial has ended. However, if the investigator becomes aware of an SAE(s) that occurred after 
the patient has completed the clinical trial (including any protocol specified follow-up period), 
it should be reported to R-Pharm US, Inc., if the investigator considers it as relevant to the 
study drug. 
MedWatch 3500A Reporting Guidelines:
In addition to completing appropriate patient demographic and suspect medication information, the 
report should include the following information within the Event Description (section B5 or G8) of 
the MedWatch 3500A form:

Protocol description (and number, if assigned)

Description of event, severity, treatment, outcome, start and stop dates, regulatory seriousness 
criteria, and action taken, 

Supportive laboratory results and diagnostics

Investigator’s assessment of the relationship of the adverse event to each investigational product 
and suspect medication
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Follow-up information:  
Additional information may be added to a previously submitted report by any of the following 
methods:

Adding to the original MedWatch 3500A report and submitting it as follow-up

Adding supplemental summary information and submitting it as follow-up with the original 
MedWatch 3500A form 

Summarizing new information and faxing it with a cover letter including patient identifiers (i.e. 
D.O.B. initial, patient number), protocol description and number, if assigned, brief adverse event 
description, and notation that additional or follow-up information is being submitted  (The patient 
identifiers are important so that the new information is added to the correct initial report)
Occasionally the study sponsor R-Pharm US, Inc. may contact the reporter for additional information, 
clarification, or current status of the patient for whom an adverse event was reported.  For questions 
regarding SAE reporting, you may contact the R-Pharm US, Inc. Safety representative.  Relevant 
follow-up information should be submitted to R-Pharm US, Inc. as soon as it becomes available and/or 
upon request.
MedWatch 
3500A 
(Mandatory 
Reporting) 
form 
is 
available 
at
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/getforms.html 
At all times, the Remote Monitoring Coordinator is available to facilitate submissions and answer any 
questions regarding the process for all sub site staff.
13.0  MULTI-SITE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
13.1
Overview
This is a multi-site trial where Dr. Alessandro D. Santin is the lead Principal 
Investigator/Sponsor for Yale University and for all non-Yale sites. The Gynecological 
Oncology research team at Yale University consisting of a Multi-site Research Coordinator, 
Remote Monitoring Coordinator, Multi-site Data Manager, Clinical Research Nursing 
Coordinator, Specimen Procurement Coordinator and a Multi-site Administrative Assistant 
will provide multicenter research support for all sites involved in this project.  The YCCI 
clinical trials management support staff will provide clinical database systems support and 
training through the use of Oncore Clinical Trials Management System. 
13.2
Initiation of Study
Once sub-site IRB approval has been obtained and all required start up documents have been 
submitted, Dr. Alessandro D. Santin will perform a Site Initiation Visit (SIV) prior to 
enrollment of study subjects.  This will be either on-site or via teleconference with each 
participating site PI and staff available.  Members of the Gynecologic Oncology research team 
will be available to answer all protocol questions.  Once this has taken place with the 
participating site they may enroll subjects into the protocol.  All pre and post SIV documents 
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will be collected and stored in accordance with the Gynecologic Oncology Research SOP for 
collection of regulatory documents.
13.2.1  Investigational Site Training
Dr. Alessandro D. Santin or an appointed designee will provide investigational staff training 
prior to study initiation. Training topics will include but are not limited to: Good Clinical 
Practice (GCP), AE reporting, study details and procedure, study documentation, specimen 
procurement and shipping, informed consent, and enrollment. Sub sites are supplied with 
telephone and e-mail contact for all personnel and encouraged to contact with any questions 
regarding the conduct of the protocol. 
13.2.2  Data Collection
Sites will use Oncore Clinical Trials Management System for all data associated with the 
protocol. Data managers at participating centers will receive Oncore access once they are 
designated by the site PI, complete an Oncore access request and submit HIPAA training 
certification. Individuals will receive Oncore training by a member of the YCCI clinical trials 
management support staff.  Subjects entered into the system will be identified by a subject 
number assigned after randomization. The confidentiality of records that could identify 
subjects will be protected, respecting the privacy and confidentiality rules in accordance with 
the applicable regulatory requirement(s).  The database will be monitored by the Multi-site 
Data manager and the Remote-site Monitoring Coordinator to ensure that data is entered in a 
timely manner.    
13.3  Monitoring
Dr. Alessandro D. Santin or an appointed designee must be allowed to visit all study site 
locations periodically to assess the data quality and study integrity. On-site they will review 
study records and directly compare them with source documents, discuss the conduct of the 
study with the investigator, and verify that the facilities remain compliant.
In addition, remote monitoring of data may be performed periodically requiring the site to 
submit de-identified patient data for comparison to the Remote-site Monitoring Coordinator. 
The study will be reviewed by the Yale Cancer Center (YCC) Data and Safety Monitoring 
Committee (DSMC) in accordance with the DSMC charter..  
13.4
Study Enrollment Procedures
Any modification of the original consent document provided to participating sites by the 
Coordinating Center must be approved in advance by the Coordinating Center. Rationale will 
be provided with any request for a change. A copy of each site’s IRB and Coordinating Center 
approved informed consent document must be on file at the Gynecological Oncology 
Regulatory office before subjects may be enrolled.  
To register eligible patients on this study, each site will contact the Multi-site Coordinator; 
Lisa Baker, RN (203-785-6398) or Martha Luther, RN (203-737-2781) and provide the signed 
and dated eligibility checklist, completed signature page of the consent form and additional 
source documents if requested by the Principal Investigator or Multi-site Coordinator. Once 
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the Principal Investigator or Multi-site Coordinator verifies eligibility, a unique subject study 
number will be issued.  The subject will not be identified by name. 
13.5
Responsibilities of the Lead Investigator Dr. Alessandro D. Santin: 
The lead investigator is responsible for the overall conduct of the study at all participating sites 
and for monitoring the safety and quality of the data as well as compliance to the protocol and 
with applicable federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). 
The lead investigator will monitor accrual rates at all sites for adequate progress.   
The Lead Investigator will ensure appropriate coordination, submission and approval of the 
protocol as well as the consent documents and any subsequent amendments at all sites. There 
will be only one version of these documents that will be used by all participating institutions 
and the lead investigator is responsible for assuring that the correct versions are used by all 
participating institutions.
No additional sites will be added to the study without a proposed amendment and review and 
approval by the Yale IRB (HIC). 
The lead investigator has the authority to suspend accrual at any site not complying with this 
protocol, including not submitting data in a timely manner. Any suspension of accrual will be 
reported to the Yale University Data Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) as well as to the 
Yale University HHRP. Site principal investigators must report the suspension to their IRB.
13.6
Responsibilities of the Coordinating Center   
The coordinating center, under the direction of the lead investigator Dr. Alessandro D. Santin, 
MD, is responsible to ensure that each participating site has the appropriate assurance on file 
with the Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP) or their local/central Institutional 
Review Board (IRB). The coordinating center is responsible for obtaining copies of 
OHRP/IRB assurance for each site prior to enrollment of subjects at the site.
13.7   IRB Approvals
The Coordinating Center is responsible to ensure that no patients are entered on study without 
full IRB approval and that IRB re-approval is appropriately maintained. A copy of the IRB 
approval document from each participating institution will be obtained by the Coordinating 
Center prior to activation of the study at any site. Documentation of reapproval must be 
provided to the Coordinating Center in a timely manner or registration will be halted at any 
site in which a current continuing approval is not on file at the Coordinating Center.
13.8
Amendments and Consents
The Coordinating Center will maintain a copy of all amendments, consent forms, and approvals 
from each site. Consent forms will be reviewed and approved by the Coordinating Center to 
ensure consistency with the Yale IRB approved consent. Should changes to the protocol or 
consent become necessary, protocol amendments will be issued by the Coordinating Center to 
all sites for local site approval prior to implementation, unless there is an apparent immediate 
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hazard to a subject or the subject’s best interest is endangered. Any such deviation from the 
approved protocol will be promptly reported to the lead investigator.  
13.9
Responsibilities of Participating Sites:
The principal investigator at each site is responsible for the overall conduct of the study at their 
site and for monitoring the safety and quality of the data as well as compliance to the protocol 
and with applicable federal regulations and (GCP). 
The principal investigator at each site is responsible for assuring that all the required data is 
collected and entered onto the e-CRFs using Oncore Clinical Trials Management Systems in 
accordance with study-specific requirements and that the data submission and reporting 
timelines are met. The coordinating center will perform onsite monitoring periodically to 
ensure adherence to the protocol as well as regulatory compliance. 
14.0   STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Study Design and Primary Objective: This is a randomized, two-arm, open-label Phase II 
multicenter study. Its design reflects its overarching goal: to examine the effects of adding 
bevacizumab to ixabepilone for the treatment of patients who have recurrent or persistent 
platinum-resistant/refractory epithelial (non-mucinous) ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary 
peritoneal cancer. Its primary objective is to assess whether adding bevacizumab to ixabepilone 
improves progression-free survival in its target population. Study participants will be stratified 
by (a) study site and (b) previous receipt of bevacizumab prior to randomization. Up to 88 
participants will be randomly assigned at a 1:1 allocation ratio to the control arm (ixabepilone 
alone) or experimental arm (ixabepilone +bevacizumab) using a dynamic randomization 
procedure that minimizes stratification-factor imbalance between the treatment arms. Patient 
registration will be accomplished in the usual fashion. 
Secondary objectives:
- To compare the experimental arm to the control arm for increases in objective response rate 
(ORR) and durable disease control rate (DDCR).
- To compare the experimental arm to the control arm for an increase in overall survival (OS)
- To assess the safety profile of ixabepilone with bevacizumab in patients with recurrent or 
persistent platinum-resistant/refractory epithelial (non-mucinous) ovarian, fallopian tube, or 
primary peritoneal cancer. 
Exploratory/correlative objectives: 
- To characterize number, length and composition (e.g., class III β-tubulin expression) of 
microtentacles (McTNs) isolated from circulating tumor cells isolated from whole blood of 
patients undergoing treatment with ixabepilone with or without bevacizumab, and correlate 
with best response, PFS, and OS.
- To observe McTNs on circulating tumor cells in blood using a novel polyelectrolyte multi-
layer (PEM) tethering technology.
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- To correlate ex vivo response of McTNs to drug treatment with clinical response in order to 
develop a real-time assay to predict response to therapy.
- To explore use of circulating tumor (ct) DNA as a biomarker for disease response and 
compare its performance to CA-125.
- To examine whether clinical response to ixabepilone with or without bevacizumab differs 
between high and low expressors of class III β-tubulin.
14.1
Sample-Size Justification and Accrual Goals
The primary objective of the study is to compare the experimental arm to the control arm for 
evidence of an increase in progression-free survival (PFS). We estimate that median PFS on 
the control arm will be approximately 5 months. This estimate is based on the observation of 
a 4.4-month median PFS in GOG 126M, a phase II study of ixabepilone monotherapy in 
platinum-resistant ovarian and primary peritoneal cancers.37 In addition, and based on our own 
observational data with the addition of bevacizumab to ixabepilone42 along with results from 
the AURELIA trial,9 we propose that the addition of bevacizumab to ixabepilone will lead to 
a 2-fold increase (to 10 months) in median PFS (or 50% reduction in hazard of PFS events). 
Treatment arms will be compared for the proposed PFS improvement via one-sided log-rank 
test. We require this test to have at least 80% power at 5% alpha to detect the 2-fold increase 
while allowing for a single interim analysis for efficacy and futility. Calculations conducted in 
East version 6.4 software (Cytel, Inc, Cambridge, MA, USA) using the null-variance estimator 
along with O’Brien-Fleming spending functions for both alpha and beta indicate that 28 PFS 
events in the interim analysis and 56 PFS events in the final analysis will provide the one-sided 
log-rank test with 80.8% overall power at 4.7% overall alpha, thereby meeting our 
requirements. 
To achieve the required 56 PFS events in a timely manner while allowing for up to 10% 
dropouts among recruited subjects, we plan to recruit subjects for 17.6 months at a target 
accrual rate of 5 subjects/month to reach a final recruitment goal of 88 subjects before dropout 
(80 subjects after dropout). If our target accrual rate is met from the beginning, and if the 
control arm has the expected median PFS of 5 months, then the 56th PFS event is projected to 
occur no later than 21.8 months after the study opens. The study’s total duration is thus 
projected to have a maximum of 21.8 months.  
14.2
Analysis Plan in support of the Primary Objective
Progression-free survival (PFS), the primary endpoint, will be defined as the length of time 
from randomization to disease recurrence, disease progression, or death for any reason.  
Subjects who are alive and who did not experience disease recurrence or progression by the 
end of the study will be censored for PFS at the date of their last contact. The experimental 
arm will be compared to the control arm for improvement in PFS via one-sided log-rank test. 
This test will be conducted once for the interim analysis and once for the final analysis.
14.2.1 Interim Analysis. A formal interim analysis for efficacy and futility will take place when 28 
PFS events have occurred among enrolled study subjects. Based on previously stated 
assumptions (section 14.1), we would project that the 28th PFS event will occur sometime 
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study opens. Unless there are toxicity concerns or extenuating circumstances, the study will 
remain open during this interim analysis. To conduct the interim analysis, the experimental 
arm will be compared to the control arm via one-sided log-rank test. 

If the test yields a Z-score equal to or more negative than –2.538 (equivalent to a one-
sided P≤0.0056 and hazard ratio ≤0.383), then the experimental arm (ixabepilone + 
bevacizumab) will be declared promising enough to warrant closing the study early for 
efficacy. 

On the other hand, if the test yields a Z-score equal to or more positive than –0.3204 
(equivalent to a one-sided P≥0.3743 and hazard ratio ≥0.886), then that result will be 
considered negative enough to warrant closing the study early for futility.
Findings of either kind that warrant closing the study early will not be binding, but will be 
evaluated for closure in conjunction with safety, toxicity, and other relevant evidence.
14.2.2 Final Analysis. If the study remains open after the interim analysis, then the final analysis in 
support of the primary objective will take place when 56 PFS events have occurred. To conduct 
the final analysis, the experimental arm will be compared to the control arm via one-sided log-
rank test. 

If the test yields a Z-score equal to or more negative than –1.6621 (equivalent to a one-
sided P≤0.0482 and hazard ratio ≤0.641), then this study will be declared a success, 
and the combination of ixabepilone + bevacizumab will be considered worthy of further 
study in a Phase III trial. 
The above final analysis will be accompanied by Kaplan-Meier estimates of PFS medians and 
quartiles on each arm. It also will be followed up with re-analysis using a stratified version of 
the one-sided log-rank test that has study site and receipt of prior bevacizumab as stratification 
factors. 
14.3
Analysis Plan in support of the Secondary and Exploratory Objectives
Secondary objectives.

ORR and DDCR will each be summarized by treatment arm as number and proportion 
of occurrences, then compared for increase with bevacizumab via one-sided chi-square 
test at alpha=0.05. 

OS will be plotted as Kaplan-Meier curves, summarized by treatment arm as medians 
and quartiles, then compared for increase with bevacizumab via one-sided log-rank test 
at alpha=0.05. Both the unstratified and stratified versions of the log-rank test will be 
used. The stratified version will have study site and prior bevacizumab status as the 
stratification factors. 
Exploratory objectives. See also Section 5.2, Exploratory Objectives.

Both PFS and OS will be analyzed via multivariate Cox regression with treatment arm and 
additional predictor variables consisting of class III β-tubulin status, baseline levels of CA-
125 and TP53-mutated ct-DNA, and baseline values of McTN characteristics such as 
number, length, and composition. These analyses will assess each additional predictor for 
its potential as a prognostic biomarker.
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Both ORR and DDCR will be analyzed via multivariate logistic regression with treatment 
arm and additional predictor variables consisting of class III β-tubulin status, baseline 
levels of CA-125 and TP53-mutated ct-DNA, and baseline values of McTN characteristics 
such as number, length, and composition. These analyses will assess each additional 
predictor for its potential as a prognostic biomarker of response to treatment. 

Results of the proposed McTN chemosensitivity assay (Section 5.2.2), measured at 
baseline, will be used as predictor variables in logistic regression (with ORR and DDCR 
as outcomes) to assess how strong the correlation is between patients’ tumor-cell response 
to drugs and their clinical response to treatment.

The behavior during treatment of longitudinally measured McTN characteristics, TP53-
mutated ct-DNA, and CA-125 will be studied using trajectory plots in conjunction with 
longitudinal-analysis approaches such as mixed-models analysis, logistic regression with 
generalized estimating equations, and other procedures as suggested by the nature of the 
data. The same longitudinally measured markers may also be entered as time-dependent 
covariates into Cox-regression models to study how strongly their behavior during 
treatment is associated with PFS and OS. These analyses will be an important component 
of evaluating how effective the biomarkers may be at signaling and/or presaging changes 
in the patient’s health in a patient-monitoring situation.    
14.4
Evaluability for Efficacy and Toxicity:
Only those patients who are deemed “ineligible” or who receive no therapy will be eliminated from 
the analysis. All patients who receive any therapy will be evaluated for both treatment efficacy and 
toxicity. While on occasion, circumstances may prevent the determination of treatment efficacy, such 
patients will be included in the analysis and labeled as “unknown”. This category will be listed and be 
reflected in the calculation of the response rate.
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Appendix A: 
FIGO Surgical Stages for Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
IA 
Tumor limited to 1 ovary, capsule intact, no tumor on surface, negative washings.
IB 
Tumor involves both ovaries, otherwise like IA.
IC 
Tumor limited to 1 or both ovaries:
IC1 
Surgical spill
IC2 
Capsule rupture before surgery or tumor on ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal 
surface
IC3 
Malignant cells in the ascites or peritoneal washings
IIA 
Extension and/or implant on uterus and/or fallopian tubes
IIB 
Extension to other pelvic intraperitoneal tissues
IIIA 
Positive retroperitoneal lymph nodes and/or microscopic metastasis beyond the pelvis
IIIA1 
Positive retroperitoneal lymph nodes only
IIIA1(i) Metastasis ≤ 10 mm
IIIA1(ii) Metastasis > 10 mm
IIIA2 
Microscopic, extrapelvic (above the brim) peritoneal involvement ± positive retroperitoneal 
lymph nodes
IIIB 
Macroscopic, extrapelvic, peritoneal metastasis ≤ 2 cm ± positive retroperitoneal lymph nodes.; 
includes extension to capsule of liver/spleen
IIIC 
Macroscopic, extrapelvic, peritoneal metastasis > 2 cm ± positive retroperitoneal lymph nodes; 
includes extension to capsule of liver/spleen
IVA 
Pleural effusion with positive cytology
IVB 
Hepatic and/or splenic parenchymal metastasis, metastasis to extraabdominal organs, including 
inguinal lymph nodes and lymph nodes outside of the abdominal cavity
 
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Appendix B:
Performance Status Criteria
ECOG Performance Status Scale
Karnofsky Performance Scale
Grade
Descriptions
Percent
Description
100
Normal, no complaints, no evidence of 
disease.
0
Normal activity.  Fully active, able to carry 
on all pre-disease performance without 
restriction.
90
Able to carry on normal activity; minor signs 
or symptoms of disease.
80
Normal activity with effort; some signs or 
symptoms of disease.
1
Symptoms, but ambulatory.  Restricted in 
physically 
strenuous 
activity, 
but 
ambulatory and able to carry out work of a 
light or sedentary nature (e.g., light 
housework, office work).
70
Cares for self, unable to carry on normal 
activity or to do active work.
60
Requires occasional assistance, but is able to 
care for most of his/her needs.
2
In bed <50% of the time.  Ambulatory and 
capable of all self-care, but unable to carry 
out any work activities.  Up and about more 
than 50% of waking hours.
50
Requires 
considerable 
assistance 
and 
frequent medical care.
40
Disabled, requires special care and assistance.
3
In bed >50% of the time.  Capable of only 
limited self-care, confined to bed or chair 
more than 50% of waking hours.
30
Severely disabled, hospitalization indicated.  
Death not imminent.
20
Very sick, hospitalization indicated. Death 
not imminent.
4
100% bedridden.  Completely disabled.  
Cannot carry on any self-care.  Totally 
confined to bed or chair.
10
Moribund, 
fatal 
processes 
progressing 
rapidly.
5
Dead.
0
Dead.
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APPENDIX C
Shipping address for IHC slides and EDTA blood samples:
Alessandro D. Santin MD
Yale University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
333 Cedar Street, LSOG Bld. Room 305, PO Box 208063
New Haven, CT, 06520-8063
Phone: 203-737-4450, Fax: 203-737-4339
E-mail: alessandro.santin@yale.edu
University of Maryland Only - Shipping address for CellSave blood samples:
Jocelyn Reader, PhD
University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Dept. of Obstetrics/Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
10th Floor, 655 W. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-706-6247
E-mail: jreader@fpi.umaryland.edu
I.
Summary of Specimen Requirements
1) An H&E stained slide of the tumor for Yale Pathology confirmatory assessment of histology 
2) IHC-stained slide(s) for class III β-tubulin 
3) If unable to supply (1) and (2) above, formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor tissue block 
OR 5 unstained slides
4) Whole blood specimens (20 mL in EDTA Tubes (purple top))
II.
Time Points Deadlines and Recommendations
1) Please send the above at the time of patient enrollment in a FED-EX envelope for overnight 
delivery.  A preprinted FED-EX label will be provided.  In order to produce the label, a date 
of 
shipment 
is 
necessary. 
Please 
e-mail 
kerry.debenedictis@yale.edu, 
michele.montagna@yale.edu and martha.luther@yale.edu with the date of shipment and a pre-
printed label will be e-mailed back to you.   
2) Whole blood (minimum 20 mL) drawn into EDTA (purple top) tubes for translational research 
studies will be collected before the first treatment (i.e., within 28 days of initiation of therapy), 
and 0-3 days before every cycle. Blood samples should be shipped at room temperature to the 
addresses above the day the specimen is collected in a FED-EX envelope for overnight 
delivery. A preprinted FED-EX label will be provided.  In order to produce the label, a date of 
shipment 
is 
necessary.  
Please 
e-mail 
kerry.debenedictis@yale.edu, 
michele.montagna@yale.edu, martha.luther@yale.edu with the date of shipment and a pre-
printed label will be e-mailed back.
NO BLOOD DRAWS OR SHIPMENTS ON FRIDAYS
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