Dr. Allan Covens
Claim this profileSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Studies Cervical Cancer
Studies Ovarian Tumors
5 reported clinical trials
20 drugs studied
Area of expertise
1Cervical Cancer
Stage IV
Stage IA1
Stage IA2
2Ovarian Tumors
Stage I
Stage II
Stage IV
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Allan Covens is currently running
Chemotherapy
for Cancer
This phase III trial studies how well active surveillance help doctors to monitor subjects with low risk germ cell tumors for recurrence after their tumor is removed. When the germ cell tumor has spread outside of the organ in which it developed, it is considered metastatic. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as bleomycin, carboplatin, etoposide, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. The trial studies whether carboplatin or cisplatin is the preferred chemotherapy to use in treating metastatic standard risk germ cell tumors.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 326 criteria
Chemotherapy + Fertility-Sparing Surgery
for Cervical Cancer
This study will include patients with invasive cervical cancer that wish to keep their fertility as much as possible in the future after treatment. Patients who receive surgery alone may experience long-term side effects including infertility. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether giving neo-adjuvant chemotherapy prior to surgery can maintain fertility in patients with invasive cervical cancer. The neo-adjuvant chemotherapy will consist of a platinum-based chemotherapy drug cisplatin or carboplatin, with a chemotherapy drug called paclitaxel. These are common chemotherapy drugs used in the treatment of women with cervical cancers.
Recruiting3 awards N/A12 criteria
More about Allan Covens
Clinical Trial Related4 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 5 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Allan Covens has experience with
- Cisplatin
- Paclitaxel
- Carboplatin
- Topotecan
- Trachelectomy
- Mirvetuximab Soravtansine
Breakdown of trials Allan Covens has run
Cervical Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Allan Covens specialize in?
Allan Covens focuses on Cervical Cancer and Ovarian Tumors. In particular, much of their work with Cervical Cancer has involved Stage IV patients, or patients who are Stage IA1.
Is Allan Covens currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Allan Covens is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Toronto Ontario. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Allan Covens has studied deeply?
Yes, Allan Covens has studied treatments such as Cisplatin, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Allan Covens?
Apply for one of the trials that Allan Covens is conducting.
What is the office address of Allan Covens?
The office of Allan Covens is located at: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5 Canada. This is the address for their practice at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.