At a glance
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A Phase 2, Randomized, Multi-institutional Study of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Versus Nivolumab, Ipilimumab and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, and 1 other intervention for Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Skin Cancer. Active but no longer recruiting, targeting 50 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of the drugs nivolumab plus ipilimumab with or without the addition of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Nivolumab is an antibody (a type of human protein) that is being tested to see if it will stimulate the body's immune system to work against tumor cells. This study will test an investigational use of nivolumab.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Nivolumab 240 mg/dose intravenously (IV) every 2 (q2) weeks.
Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg/dose IV q6 weeks.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy 24Gy in 3 fractions.