BMS-986484 + Nivolumab for Solid Tumors

Recruiting at 18 trial locations

Overseen By BMS Study Connect Contact Center www.BMSStudyConnect.com

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1

Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Disqualifiers: Interstitial lung disease, Autoimmune disease, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 8-12 weeks

134 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of BMS-986484 administered alone, in combination with nivolumab in participants with advanced/metastatic solid tumors including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal carcinoma (CRC), pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (G/GEJC), and squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug BMS-986484 + Nivolumab for solid tumors?

Nivolumab, one of the drugs in the treatment, has shown significant effectiveness in improving survival rates and response in patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared to other treatments, as demonstrated in the CheckMate 017 trial. It is also approved for use in several other cancers, indicating its broad potential in cancer treatment. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is the combination of BMS-986484 and Nivolumab safe for humans?

Nivolumab, also known as Opdivo, has been studied in various cancers and is generally well-tolerated, with common side effects including fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. It has a manageable safety profile, but specific safety data for the combination with BMS-986484 is not available in the provided research. ^{1 2 6 7 8}

What makes the drug BMS-986484 + Nivolumab unique for treating solid tumors?

The combination of BMS-986484, a novel treatment, with Nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor that blocks the PD-1 pathway to help the immune system attack cancer cells, is unique because it targets the immune system in a new way compared to traditional chemotherapy, potentially offering a new option for patients with solid tumors. ^{1 2 5 9 10}

Research Team

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Principal Investigator

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, pancreatic, stomach/esophageal, and head/neck cancers. Participants must have a tumor that hasn't responded to standard treatments or has come back.

Inclusion Criteria

I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.

Must have measurable disease by response evaluation criteria in solid tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1)

My cancer is advanced and cannot be removed by surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

I have an autoimmune disease.

I have or had lung scarring or interstitial lung disease.

I do not have any serious uncontrolled medical conditions.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive BMS-986484 alone or in combination with nivolumab to assess safety and tolerability

8-12 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• BMS-986484
• Nivolumab

Trial Overview The study tests BMS-986484 alone and combined with Nivolumab in patients with certain types of cancer. It aims to find out how safe these drugs are and how well they work together.

Participant Groups

Group I: Part 2B: BMS-986484 + Nivolumab Dose Expansion Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Group II: Part 2A: BMS-986484 Dose Expansion Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group III: Part 1B: BMS-986484 + Nivolumab Dose Escalation Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Group IV: Part 1A: BMS-986484 Dose Escalation Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,731

Recruited

4,127,000+

Headquarters

New York City, USA

Known For

Oncology & Cardiovascular

Top Products

Eliquis, Opdivo, Revlimid, Orencia

Christopher Boerner

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

PhD in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley; BA in Economics and History from Washington University in St. Louis

Deepak L. Bhatt

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Chief Medical Officer since 2024

MD from Yale University; MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania

Findings from Research

Nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival compared to docetaxel in patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the CheckMate 017 trial.

Nivolumab was better tolerated than docetaxel, with manageable adverse effects, making it a promising treatment option for patients who have already undergone chemotherapy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nivolumab: a review in advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. Keating, GM.[2022]

Nivolumab, an anti-PD-1 antibody, was administered to a 63-year-old female patient with metastatic melanoma after renal transplantation, highlighting the potential for anti-tumor activity in high-risk patients, despite the challenges of concurrent immunosuppression.

The patient experienced acute renal allograft rejection and renal failure shortly after starting nivolumab, indicating significant risks associated with this treatment in transplant recipients, but she later showed a positive clinical response after re-challenging with nivolumab while on hemodialysis.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Antitumor activity of nivolumab on hemodialysis after renal allograft rejection. Ong, M., Ibrahim, AM., Bourassa-Blanchette, S., et al.[2023]

Nivolumab and pembrolizumab are FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies that target PD-1, helping to enhance T cell activity against cancer by blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction, which allows cancer cells to escape immune detection.

Both drugs have shown efficacy across multiple cancer types, including melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer, and are considered interchangeable options for treating these conditions, which may help manage the rising costs of cancer therapies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nivolumab and pembrolizumab: Monoclonal antibodies against programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) that are interchangeable. Prasad, V., Kaestner, V.[2022]

Nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, significantly improves overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced stage squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared to docetaxel, as shown in the CHECKMATE 017 study.

The safety and tolerability of nivolumab are favorable, and interestingly, the expression of the PD-L1 ligand does not predict treatment outcomes, suggesting that other factors may influence the effectiveness of this therapy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nivolumab in the treatment of metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer: a review of the evidence. Lim, JS., Soo, RA.[2018]

In a phase 2 trial involving 117 patients with advanced, refractory squamous non-small-cell lung cancer, nivolumab demonstrated a 14.5% objective response rate, indicating its potential effectiveness as a treatment option.

The safety profile of nivolumab was manageable, with 17% of patients experiencing severe treatment-related adverse events, suggesting that while there are risks, the benefits may outweigh them for patients with limited treatment options.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Activity and safety of nivolumab, an anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor, for patients with advanced, refractory squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (CheckMate 063): a phase 2, single-arm trial. Rizvi, NA., Mazières, J., Planchard, D., et al.[2022]

Nivolumab and pembrolizumab, both PD-1 inhibitors, show a lower risk of severe treatment-related adverse effects (AEs) compared to standard care, with a relative risk of 0.39 for grade 3/4 AEs based on a meta-analysis of 9 trials involving 5,353 patients.

While these therapies are generally well tolerated, they are associated with a significantly increased risk of thyroid dysfunction (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism) and skin conditions like pruritus and vitiligo.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Toxicity profile of approved anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies in solid tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Costa, R., Carneiro, BA., Agulnik, M., et al.[2022]

Nivolumab significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma compared to dacarbazine, with hazard ratios of 0.42 and 0.43 respectively, based on a trial involving 418 patients.

The most common side effects of nivolumab included fatigue, diarrhea, and rash, but it was still considered to have a favorable benefit-risk profile compared to dacarbazine.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

FDA Approval of Nivolumab for the First-Line Treatment of Patients with BRAFV600 Wild-Type Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma. Beaver, JA., Theoret, MR., Mushti, S., et al.[2018]

In a study of 45 patients with metastatic melanoma treated with the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab, the disease control rate was 54% and the objective response rate was 29%, indicating moderate efficacy in a real-world setting.

The treatment had a high toxicity profile, with 88% of patients experiencing adverse events, and 44% discontinuing treatment due to these events, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and management of side effects.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Real-world efficacy and toxicity of combined nivolumab and ipilimumab in patients with metastatic melanoma. Parakh, S., Randhawa, M., Nguyen, B., et al.[2019]

The phase I/IIa study of BMS-986178, an OX40 agonist, showed a manageable safety profile with low rates of severe treatment-related adverse events (5% for monotherapy and up to 15% for combination therapy), indicating it is safe for use in patients with advanced solid tumors.

Despite the safety, the study did not find significant efficacy for BMS-986178 alone or in combination with nivolumab and/or ipilimumab, with no objective responses observed in monotherapy and low response rates (0% to 13%) in combination therapies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

OX40 Agonist BMS-986178 Alone or in Combination With Nivolumab and/or Ipilimumab in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors. Gutierrez, M., Moreno, V., Heinhuis, KM., et al.[2022]

BMS-986148, a mesothelin-directed antibody-drug conjugate, showed a manageable safety profile in a phase I/IIa study with 126 patients, with common treatment-related adverse events including increased liver enzymes.

Preliminary evidence of clinical activity was observed with BMS-986148 alone and in combination with nivolumab, suggesting potential for further studies on combining targeted therapies with immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced solid tumors.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Phase I/IIa Trial of BMS-986148, an Anti-mesothelin Antibody-drug Conjugate, Alone or in Combination with Nivolumab in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. Rottey, S., Clarke, J., Aung, K., et al.[2023]

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FDA Approval of Nivolumab for the First-Line Treatment of Patients with BRAFV600 Wild-Type Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma. [2018]

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