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Monoclonal Antibodies

Nivolumab + Temozolomide for Lung & Neuroendocrine Cancers

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Dwight Owen, MD, MS
Research Sponsored by Dwight Owen
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up the time from allocation to the first documented disease progression within the cns according to recist 1.1, assessed up to 3 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing nivolumab and temozolomide to see if they're effective in treating small-cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with recurrent or unresponsive small-cell lung cancer, or advanced neuroendocrine tumors. Participants must have measurable disease progression and be able to take oral medication. They should not have had certain treatments like temozolomide before, and those with serious health conditions such as active hepatitis, CNS metastases, or autoimmune diseases are excluded.
What is being tested?
The trial tests the combination of nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) and temozolomide (a chemotherapy drug) on patients. Nivolumab may boost the immune system's response against cancer cells while temozolomide aims to stop tumor growth by killing cells or preventing their division.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include typical reactions from immunotherapy such as fatigue, skin issues, inflammation in organs; and from chemotherapy like nausea, hair loss, blood cell count changes. Each patient's experience can vary based on individual health factors.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~the time from allocation to the first documented disease progression within the cns according to recist 1.1, assessed up to 3 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the time from allocation to the first documented disease progression within the cns according to recist 1.1, assessed up to 3 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Objective response rate (ORR) as measured by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 criteria
Secondary study objectives
Central nervous system (CNS) PFS
Incidence of adverse events graded according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0
Overall survival (OS) of patients
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Other study objectives
Exploratory Biomarker analysis

Side effects data

From 2024 Phase 3 trial • 529 Patients • NCT02017717
80%
Fatigue
70%
Diarrhoea
70%
Headache
40%
Vomiting
40%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
40%
Rash maculo-papular
40%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
40%
Lipase increased
30%
Partial seizures
30%
Hemiparesis
30%
Gait disturbance
30%
Fall
30%
Cough
30%
Dry skin
30%
Amylase increased
30%
Nausea
30%
Confusional state
20%
Malignant neoplasm progression
20%
Pyrexia
20%
Candida infection
20%
Mucosal infection
20%
Decreased appetite
20%
Back pain
20%
Dysphonia
20%
Hypotension
20%
Colitis
20%
Hyperthyroidism
20%
Oedema peripheral
20%
Muscular weakness
20%
Hypothyroidism
10%
Tinnitus
10%
Cushingoid
10%
Diabetic ketoacidosis
10%
Procedural haemorrhage
10%
Blood bilirubin increased
10%
Bradycardia
10%
Sinus tachycardia
10%
Hyperglycaemia
10%
Hypocalcaemia
10%
Neck pain
10%
Brain oedema
10%
Hydrocephalus
10%
Lethargy
10%
Seizure
10%
Hypertension
10%
Palpitations
10%
Cheilitis
10%
Presyncope
10%
Face oedema
10%
Oedema
10%
Conjunctivitis
10%
Enterocolitis infectious
10%
Oral candidiasis
10%
Pneumonia
10%
Sinusitis
10%
Staphylococcal infection
10%
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
10%
Spinal pain
10%
Tremor
10%
Dizziness
10%
Dysarthria
10%
Urinary retention
10%
Dyspnoea exertional
10%
Nasal congestion
10%
Pneumonitis
10%
Dermatitis
10%
Erythema
10%
Rash
10%
Klebsiella infection
10%
Hypomagnesaemia
10%
Syncope
10%
Haemorrhage intracranial
10%
Pancreatitis
10%
Cholecystitis
10%
Upper respiratory tract infection
10%
Acute kidney injury
10%
Dermatitis bullous
10%
Lymphopenia
10%
Optic nerve disorder
10%
Visual impairment
10%
Dehydration
10%
Hypokalaemia
10%
Scoliosis
10%
Cognitive disorder
10%
Memory impairment
10%
Hallucination
10%
Insomnia
10%
Irritability
10%
Urinary incontinence
10%
Dyspnoea
10%
Dermatitis acneiform
10%
Pelvic venous thrombosis
10%
Sepsis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Cohort 1: Arm N1+I3
Cohort 2: Arm B
Part A Cohort 1c: Arm N3+RT+TMZ
Part A Cohort 1d: Arm N3+RT
Part B Cohort 1c: Arm N3+RT+TMZ
Part B Cohort 1d: Arm N3+RT
Cohort 1: Arm N3
Cohort 1b: Arm N3+I1
Cohort 2: Arm N3

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (nivolumab, temozolomide)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients receive nivolumab IV on day 1 of a 28 day cycle. Patients also receive temozolomide PO on days 1-5. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Nivolumab
2015
Completed Phase 3
~4010
Temozolomide
2010
Completed Phase 3
~1880

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Bristol-Myers SquibbIndustry Sponsor
2,696 Previous Clinical Trials
4,099,016 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Neuroendocrine Tumors
404 Patients Enrolled for Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dwight OwenLead Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
158 Total Patients Enrolled
Dwight Owen, MD, MSPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Media Library

Nivolumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03728361 — Phase 2
Neuroendocrine Tumors Research Study Groups: Treatment (nivolumab, temozolomide)
Neuroendocrine Tumors Clinical Trial 2023: Nivolumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03728361 — Phase 2
Nivolumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03728361 — Phase 2
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