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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

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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
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Who can take part

You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria:

INCLUSION CRITERIA

Inclusion Criteria:


  1. Must have histologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma or adenosquamous cell carcinoma of esophagus
  2. Male or Female at least 18 years of age
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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


  1. Presence of tumor cells in the brain or spinal cord which are symptomatic or require treatment
  2. Active known or suspected autoimmune disease
  3. Any serious or uncontrolled medical disorder or active infection
  4. Known history of positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  5. 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


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Study Locations

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How to Apply


Contact the study center to learn if this study is a good match for you.

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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