Testing the Effectiveness of Two Immunotherapy Drugs (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) With One Anti-can… (NCT03866382) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Testing the Effectiveness of Two Immunotherapy Drugs (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) With One Anti-cancer Targeted Drug (Cabozantinib) for Rare Genitourinary Tumors
United States, Puerto Rico314 participantsStarted 2019-05-13
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies how well cabozantinib works in combination with nivolumab and ipilimumab in treating patients with rare genitourinary (GU) tumors that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body. Cabozantinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab and ipilimumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab may work better in treating patients with genitourinary tumors that have no treatment options compared to giving cabozantinib, nivolumab, or ipilimumab alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Metastatic disease defined as new or progressive lesions on cross-sectional imaging or bone scan. Patients must have at least:
* One measurable site of disease as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version (v) 1.1
* One bone lesion on bone scan (tec99 or sodium fluoride \[NaF\] PET/CT, CT or MRI) for the bone-only cohort.
* Histologically confirmed diagnosis of one of the following metastatic cohorts:
* Small cell/ neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder (Cohort A)- All urothelial carcinomas with any amount of neuroendocrine differentiation (including small cell differentiation) will be included. If the tumor is purely neuroendocrine, metastasis from another site of origin should be clinically excluded
* Adenocarcinoma of the bladder, or urachal adenocarcinoma, or bladder/urethra clear cell adenocarcinoma (Cohort B) - must be pure (per World Health Organization \[WHO\] definition), (i.e. urothelial carcinoma with glandular differentiation is not considered a pure adenocarcinoma
* Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder (Cohort C) - must be pure (i.e. urothelial carcinoma with squamous differentiation is not considered a pure squamous cell carcinoma)
* Plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma (Cohort D) - Tumor should show predominantly \> or equal \~ 50% plasmacytoid histology (including all types of discohesive growth, such as tumors with signet-ring and/or rhabdoid features as well)
* Any penile cancer (Cohor…
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.
1My cancer type is on this trial's list of rare genitourinary tumors — given how uncommon my specific diagnosis is, does my doctor think this combination of nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib is a reasonable option to discuss, or is there a more established standard treatment I should try first?
2Since this is a Phase 2 trial, what does that mean for what's already known about how safe and effective this three-drug combination is, especially for someone with my particular cancer type?
3The trial is measuring 'objective response rate' — can my doctor explain what that means in plain terms, and whether that kind of outcome measurement lines up with what matters most to me personally, like how long I might live or how I feel day to day?
4Combining two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) with a targeted drug (cabozantinib) could mean more side effects than any one drug alone — what serious immune-related or other side effects should I be prepared to watch for if I were to discuss joining this trial?
5Given that this trial is focused on rare genitourinary tumors and is still actively recruiting, how would my doctor weigh enrolling in this study against any other clinical trials or approved treatments available to me right now?
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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.