New drug duo aims to outsmart resistant ovarian cancer

NCT ID NCT05715216

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called etigilimab to the immunotherapy nivolumab can help control clear cell ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers that no longer respond to platinum chemotherapy. The study enrolls about 23 adults with platinum-resistant disease. Researchers will measure how many participants' tumors shrink or stabilize for at least four months, and track any side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
etigilimab and nivolumab
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with platinum-resistant clear cell ovarian cancer, potentially shrinking tumors or delaying progression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (23 participants) with no control group. The combination may not work better than existing options and could cause side effects like immune-related inflammation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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