New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat skin cancers in early trial

NCT ID NCT04652960

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, duvelisib and nivolumab, in 38 adults with advanced mycosis fungoides or Sezary syndrome (types of skin lymphoma). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Duvelisib blocks certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while nivolumab helps the immune system attack the cancer.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

duvelisib and nivolumab

What this could lead to

If this combination works, it could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced mycosis fungoides or Sezary syndrome who have not responded to prior therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) trial with only 38 participants, so the main goal is finding a safe dose, not proving effectiveness. Side effects from the drug combination could be significant, and it may not shrink tumors in most patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mycosis fungoides mycosis fungoides and variants Sezary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center at Christian Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63136, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters Hospital

    City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center at West County Hospital

    Creve Coeur, Missouri, 63141, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center-South County

    St Louis, Missouri, 63129, United States

  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral Gables

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States

  • UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach

    Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442, United States

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer Center

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States