NCT03681561 · Veronika Bachanova
Nivolumab With Ruxolitinib in Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
What this study is about
This is a Phase I/II, conducted at multiple hospitals, where both patients and doctors know the treatment given, gradually increasing doses/dose-expansion study to evaluate the tolerability, safety, and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ruxolitinib when given with fixed dose nivolumab in patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL).
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This is a Phase I/II, multicenter, open-label, dose escalation/dose-expansion study to evaluate the tolerability, safety, and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ruxolitinib when given with fixed dose nivolumab in patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL).
Interventions
DRUG
Ruxolitinib
Phase I: Ruxolitinib at assigned dose\* twice daily by mouth begin Day 1 and continuing daily until study treatment stop. * Dose Levels: 1. (starting) : 10mg twice daily 2: 15mg twice daily 3: 20mg: twice daily Phase II: Ruxolitinib 20mg twice daily by mouth begin Day 1 and continuing daily until study treatment stop.
DRUG
Nivolumab
Nivolumab 480 mg IV every 4 weeks (Day 1) Until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, patient refusal or a maximum of 2 years
Primary outcome measures
Maximum Tolerated Dose
Time frame: 24 months
To assess the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ruxolitinib in combination with nivolumab in patients with relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. (Phase I Only)
Overall Disease Control
Time frame: 24 months
To evaluate the best Overall Disease Control (CR+PR+SD) at 3 months of nivolumab in combination with ruxolitinib at MTD in patients with relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma using the modified Lugano Classification "lymphoma response criteria to immunomodulatory therapy criteria" (LYRIC)1 (Phase II Only)
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. NOTE: HIPAA authorization may be included in the informed consent or obtained separately.
- Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.
- ECOG Performance Status of 0, 1 or 2.
- Histologically confirmed diagnosis of classical Hodgkin lymphoma that is relapsed or refractory - historical biopsy at last relapse is acceptable. NOTE: a repeat biopsy is not required for Phase I if the historical biopsy was performed at the most recent relapse, without remission in between. A fresh biopsy is not required for Phase II.
- Presence of radiographically measurable disease (defined as the presence one or more ≥ 1.5 cm lesions, as measured in the longest dimension by PET/CT) within 4 weeks of study registration.
- Prior therapy with check-point inhibitors (nivolumab, pembrolizumab, others) and subsequent progressive disease, stable disease or mixed response
- Failed at least 2 prior therapi
Where
- Chicago, Illinois
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Columbus, Ohio
- Madison, Wisconsin
Collaborators
Incyte Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jun 12, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations