NCT05932199 · Baylor College of Medicine
Neoadjuvant Durvalumab and Tremelimumab With and Without Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
What this study is about
Objectives: The investigators will test whether combination of chemoimmunotherapy or dual agent immunotherapy alone improves effectiveness for patients with MPM.
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Objectives: The investigators will test whether combination of chemoimmunotherapy or dual agent immunotherapy alone improves efficacy for patients with MPM. Primary Objectives: The primary objective is to test whether the combination of platinum-based chemotherapy and pemetrexed with durvalumab / tremelimumab or durvalumab / tremelimumab alone improves recurrence-free survival for patients with resectable MPM compared to historical, published data for surgery with chemotherapy.
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
- Potentially Surgically resectable MPM. Computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) without disease beyond ipsilateral hemithorax. CT and PET scan without obvious invasion through the chest wall or mediastinum. Surgical evaluation for resectability by an experienced mesothelioma surgeon to assess whether tumor appears resectable on CT and PET. (Final resectability determination is based on intra-operative exploratory thoracotomy to assess chest wall and/or mediastinal invasion that is not apparent based on pre-operative radiological assessment. Given this assessment after enrollment, this determination will be utilized for the safety phase). Based on above criteria, patients will undergo planned resectional surgery for MPM \[extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) or pleurectomy and decortication (P/D)\] 2. Any MPM histology (epithelial, mixed, sarcomatoid) 1. N0 or N1 nodal disease, as present on preoperative chest CT and/or PET/CT 2. N2 noda
Where
- Durham, North Carolina
- Houston, Texas
Frequently asked questions
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Sep 25, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations