New drug combo tested for Tough-to-Treat lung cancer

NCT ID NCT02393625

Summary

This study is testing the safety and initial effectiveness of combining two drugs, ceritinib and nivolumab, for adults with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to find the best dose and see if the combination helps shrink tumors. The trial involves 57 participants who have previously received other treatments for their cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital Thoracic Oncolgoy

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Mayo Clinic - Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084, Australia

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, 3000, Belgium

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Milan, MI, 20133, Italy

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Modena, MO, 41124, Italy

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Singapore, 168583, Singapore

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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