NCT07174453 · University of Kansas Medical Center
Trial to Evaluate irAEs With Different Standard of Care Dosing Strategies of Standard of Care Immunotherapies
What this study is about
Phase 3/4 open label, randomly assigned two group of participants study (2 treatment group$1 in each group of participants).
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Phase 3/4 open label, randomized two cohort study (2 arms in each cohort). It is hypothesized that for people with a histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of malignancy, the higher dose immunotherapy (every 6 weeks Pembrolizumab 400mg dose and every 4 weeks Nivolumab 480mg dose) has more immune-related adverse events irAEs compared to lower dose (every 3 weeks Pembrolizumab 200mg dose and every 2 weeks Nivolumab 240mg dose).
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
- Ability of participant to understand this study, and participant willingness to sign a written informed consent.
- Males and females age ≥ 18 years
- ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0 - 2 (Appendix A.)
- Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test 72 hours prior to initiating treatment.
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of solid tumor malignancy
- Eligible to receive pembrolizumab or nivolumab based therapy
- Any disease setting (neoadjuvant, adjuvant, unresectable, metastatic) or any line of therapy is allowed. NOTE: Standard of care combination agents(chemotherapy, targeted therapy, biologics) are allowed because irAEs are the primary objective
- Adequate organ function, defined as follows: Leukocytes (White Blood Cell \[WBC\]) \>1.0 K/UL Absolute Neutrophil Count \>1.0 K/UL Platelets \> 50 K/UL Hemoglobin ≥ 7 g/dL Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault equation Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase ≤ 2.5 x ULN unless liver metastases are present, in which case they must be ≤ 5 x ULN
Exclusion criteria
- Simultaneously enrolled in any therapeutic clinical trial
- Concurrent or planned use of other immunotherapies or radiation
- Has not recovered from irAEs due to prior immunotherapy treatment (\>=grade 2 is considered not recovered). Conditions that meet grade 2 criteria but are considered clinically stable at the discretion of the investigator will be allowed.
- Diagnosed with a psychiatric illness or is in a social situation that would limit compliance with study requirements
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Has a known allergic reaction to any excipient contained in the study drug formulation
- Active Grade 3 (per the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 5.0 ) or higher viral, bacterial, or fungal infection within 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment.
Where
- Westwood, Kansas
Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 1, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations