Can nivolumab rescue patients when CAR T-Cell therapy fails?
NCT ID NCT04205409
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial tested nivolumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 20 people with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma that came back or didn't respond after CAR T-cell therapy. The goal was to see if nivolumab could help the immune system attack the cancer again. The study measured how many patients responded and how long they lived without the cancer getting worse.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
nivolumab (Opdivo)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people whose blood cancer returns after CAR T-cell therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Nivolumab can cause immune-related side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States