An Investigational Immuno-therapy Study of Nivolumab, Compared to Placebo, in Patients With Bladd… (NCT02632409) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
An Investigational Immuno-therapy Study of Nivolumab, Compared to Placebo, in Patients With Bladder or Upper Urinary Tract Cancer, Following Surgery to Remove the Cancer
United States, Argentina, Australia709 participantsStarted 2016-03-22
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of Nivolumab compared to placebo in participants who have undergone radical surgery for invasive urothelial cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must have had invasive urothelial cancer at high risk of recurrence originating in the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis
* Must have had radical surgical resection (e.g. radical cystectomy), performed within the last 120 days
* Must have disease free status as determined by imaging within 4 weeks of dosing
* Tumor tissue must be provided for biomarker analysis
* Patients who have not received prior neoadjuvant cisplatin chemotherapy must be ineligible for or refuse cisplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Partial bladder or partial kidney removal (eg, partial cystectomy or partial nephrectomy)
* Secondary Treatment (eg, adjuvant systemic chemotherapy for bladder cancer) following surgical removal of bladder cancer
* Subjects with active, known or suspected autoimmune disease
* Prior malignancy active within the previous 3 years except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured
* Condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 day of study drug administration
* Positive test for hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBV s Ag) or hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid (HCV antibody) indicating acute or chronic infection
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Disease Free Survival (DFS)
Timeframe: approximately up to 48 months
2
Disease Free Survival (DFS) in PD-L1 Expression ≥ 1% Population