Study on Nivolumab with or without Ipilimumab for Ovarian and Extra-renal Clear Cell Carcinomas

Sponsor: Brown University

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ClinicalTrials ID:NCT03355976

This clinical trial is exploring the use of immune therapy drugs, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab, to treat ovarian and extra-renal clear cell carcinomas that have returned or spread after previous treatments. The study aims to see if these drugs can help the immune system better fight the cancer.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

This study is investigating whether the immune therapy drugs Nivolumab and Ipilimumab can help treat ovarian and extra-renal clear cell carcinomas that have come back or spread after initial treatments. These drugs work by helping the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. Researchers are interested in seeing if this approach can improve outcomes for patients with these types of cancer, which typically have a poor prognosis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have a recurrent, advanced, or metastatic clear cell carcinoma of the ovary, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, or extra-renal origin.
  • Must provide a tissue sample from the cancer.
  • Have at least one tumor that can be measured accurately by scans or exams.
  • For ovarian, fallopian, or primary peritoneal cancer, must have tried at least one platinum and taxane-based chemotherapy that didn't work. For extra-renal clear cell cancer, must have tried at least one treatment for advanced disease.
  • No previous treatment with anti-PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4 antibodies.
  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Be in good overall health with an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1.
  • Have normal organ and bone marrow function based on specific blood tests.
  • Have adequate thyroid function.
  • Have a resting oxygen level of at least 92%.
  • Women of childbearing potential must use effective birth control and have a negative pregnancy test before starting the study.
  • Men must use effective birth control if sexually active with women of childbearing potential.
  • Be able to understand and sign a consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have had previous treatment with Nivolumab or similar immune therapy drugs.
  • Have had chemotherapy or radiation within the last 4 weeks (or 6 weeks for certain drugs) before starting the study.
  • Have not recovered from significant side effects of previous treatments.
  • Are taking other experimental drugs.
  • Have known brain metastases.
  • Have severe allergies to monoclonal antibodies.
  • Have uncontrolled illnesses like infections, heart failure, or psychiatric conditions.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have had another invasive cancer within the last 3 years, except for certain skin cancers.
  • Have received chemotherapy for another cancer in the last 3 years.
  • Have HIV or AIDS unless on stable treatment with no detectable viral load.
  • Have treated hepatitis B or C with no detectable viral load.
  • Have active or history of autoimmune diseases that may require immune suppression.
  • Require systemic steroids or immunosuppressive drugs within 14 days of starting the study.
  • Have any other medical condition that may prevent safe participation.
  • Plan to receive other cancer treatments during the study.
  • Have significant nerve damage (Grade 2 or higher).

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
University of Illinois Chicago60612ChicagoIllinois
Rhode Island Hospital02903ProvidenceRhode Island
Women & Infants Hospital02905ProvidenceRhode Island
The Miriam Hospital02906ProvidenceRhode Island

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