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Checkpoint Inhibitor

Nivolumab + Immunotherapy for Melanoma

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Yolanda Pina, MD
Research Sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patient eligible for surgery in the 7-10 days after initial treatment
Patients who had prior surgical resection of MBM are eligible to enroll
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at 30 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests how safe and feasible it is to give a cancer drug to people with melanoma brain mets before surgery.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with melanoma brain metastases who can have surgery to remove these metastases. They must not have had immunotherapy in the last 6 months, be willing to provide samples for research, and meet certain health criteria including organ function and performance status. Women of childbearing potential must use contraception.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety of a single dose of Nivolumab combined with either Ipilimumab or Relatlimab given before surgical removal of brain tumors from melanoma patients. The drugs are administered 7-10 days prior to scheduled craniotomy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include immune-related reactions that could affect various organs, infusion reactions similar to allergic responses, fatigue, possible hormonal imbalances, and an increased risk of infections due to immune system suppression.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can have surgery 7-10 days after starting treatment.
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I had surgery to remove brain metastases.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am willing to have brain surgery.
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I haven't had immunotherapy in the last 6 months.
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I can take care of myself and am up and about more than half of my waking hours.
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I have brain metastases that can be surgically removed.
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I am taking 3 mg or less of dexamethasone daily before surgery.
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I haven't taken dabrafenib or trametinib in the last month.
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My MRI shows brain lesions that can be surgically removed.
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My cancer diagnosis was confirmed through tissue examination.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 30 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 30 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Comparison of immune cell population per treatment arm
Feasibility: Ability to recruit per treatment arm

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Pre-Surgery Nivolumab + Relatlimab(Opdualag)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients will be given one dose of Opdualag (Nivolumab 480 mg IV + Relatlimab160 mg IV), prior to standard of care surgery for tumor resection.
Group II: Pre-Surgery Nivolumab + IpilimumabExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients will be given one dose of Nivolumab (1mg/kg IV) and Ipilimumab (3mg/kg IV) prior to standard of care surgery for tumor resection.
Group III: No Pre-Surgery treatment (Standard of Care)Active Control1 Intervention
Patients will be on standard of care treatment, therefore no infusion will be given prior to standard of care surgery for tumor resection.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ipilimumab
2014
Completed Phase 3
~2620
Nivolumab
2014
Completed Phase 3
~4750

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Who is running the clinical trial?

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research InstituteLead Sponsor
542 Previous Clinical Trials
135,491 Total Patients Enrolled
43 Trials studying Melanoma
3,217 Patients Enrolled for Melanoma
Bristol-Myers SquibbIndustry Sponsor
2,639 Previous Clinical Trials
4,129,031 Total Patients Enrolled
177 Trials studying Melanoma
57,542 Patients Enrolled for Melanoma
Yolanda Pina, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMoffitt Cancer Center

Media Library

Ipilimumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05704933 — Phase < 1
Melanoma Research Study Groups: Pre-Surgery Nivolumab + Relatlimab(Opdualag), No Pre-Surgery treatment (Standard of Care), Pre-Surgery Nivolumab + Ipilimumab
Melanoma Clinical Trial 2023: Ipilimumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05704933 — Phase < 1
Ipilimumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05704933 — Phase < 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are enrollment opportunities for this clinical endeavor still available?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial's page on clinicialtrials.gov attests that recruitment for this research is currently ongoing. Initially posted on 19th January 2023, the study was last updated on 30th January and requires 24 participants from 2 medical centres."

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What is the scope of participation in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative: The information shared on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this research study is in the process of recruiting individuals. It was first posted on January 19th 2023 and its most recent update occurred at the end of the month, with a target enrollment size of 24 participants across two sites."

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~1 spots leftby Jan 2027