A Study to Evaluate Efficacy in Subjects With Esophageal Cancer Treated With Nivolumab and Ipilimumab or Nivolumab Combined With Fluorouracil Plus Cisplatin Versus Fluorouracil Plus Cisplatin
About the study
The main purpose of this study is to compare how long subjects with esophageal cancer live overall or live without disease progression after receiving nivolumab and ipilimumab or nivolumab combined with fluorouracil plus cisplatin versus fluorouracil plus cisplatin
Who can take part
You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must have histologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma or adenosquamous cell carcinoma of esophagus
- Male or Female at least 18 years of age
- Must have esophageal cancer that cannot be operated on, or treated with definitive chemoradiation with curative intent, that is advanced, reoccurring or has spread out
- Must have full activity or, if limited, must be able to walk and carry out light activities such as light house work or office work
- Must agree to provide tumor tissue sample, either from a previous surgery or biopsy within 6 months or fresh, prior to the start of treatment in this study
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of tumor cells in the brain or spinal cord which are symptomatic or require treatment
- Active known or suspected autoimmune disease
- Any serious or uncontrolled medical disorder or active infection
- Known history of positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- Any positive test result for hepatitis B or C indicating acute or chronic infection and/or detectable virus
Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply
Study Locations
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How to Apply
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Study’s details
Contition
Various Advanced Cancer
Age (in years)
18+
Phase
Phase 3
Participants needed
970
Est. Completion Date
Jan 13, 2025
Treatment type
Interventional
Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
NCT03143153
Study number
CA209-648
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