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HIPEC

UNICANCER · Phase 3 active Small molecule

HIPEC is a Regional chemotherapy delivery system with hyperthermia Small molecule drug developed by UNICANCER. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer, Peritoneal carcinomatosis from ovarian cancer, Peritoneal mesothelioma. Also known as: hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, intra-peritoneal chemotherapy, mitomycin c.

HIPEC is a hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy delivery system that circulates heated chemotherapy drugs directly into the abdominal cavity during surgery to treat peritoneal cancers.

HIPEC is a hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy delivery system that circulates heated chemotherapy drugs directly into the abdominal cavity during surgery to treat peritoneal cancers. Used for Peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer, Peritoneal carcinomatosis from ovarian cancer, Peritoneal mesothelioma.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameHIPEC
Also known ashyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, intra-peritoneal chemotherapy, mitomycin c
SponsorUNICANCER
Drug classRegional chemotherapy delivery system with hyperthermia
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

HIPEC combines regional chemotherapy delivery with hyperthermia (heat) to enhance drug penetration and cytotoxicity in peritoneal tumors while minimizing systemic exposure. The heated chemotherapy solution is perfused throughout the peritoneal cavity during cytoreductive surgery, allowing direct contact with cancer cells and peritoneal surfaces. The combination of heat and chemotherapy is intended to improve local control and survival in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about HIPEC

What is HIPEC?

HIPEC is a Regional chemotherapy delivery system with hyperthermia drug developed by UNICANCER, indicated for Peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer, Peritoneal carcinomatosis from ovarian cancer, Peritoneal mesothelioma.

How does HIPEC work?

HIPEC is a hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy delivery system that circulates heated chemotherapy drugs directly into the abdominal cavity during surgery to treat peritoneal cancers.

What is HIPEC used for?

HIPEC is indicated for Peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer, Peritoneal carcinomatosis from ovarian cancer, Peritoneal mesothelioma.

Who makes HIPEC?

HIPEC is developed by UNICANCER (see full UNICANCER pipeline at /company/unicancer).

Is HIPEC also known as anything else?

HIPEC is also known as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, intra-peritoneal chemotherapy, mitomycin c.

What drug class is HIPEC in?

HIPEC belongs to the Regional chemotherapy delivery system with hyperthermia class. See all Regional chemotherapy delivery system with hyperthermia drugs at /class/regional-chemotherapy-delivery-system-with-hyperthermia.

What development phase is HIPEC in?

HIPEC is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of HIPEC?

Common side effects of HIPEC include Abdominal pain, Infection/peritonitis, Bowel perforation, Hematologic toxicity, Renal toxicity.

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