New drug duo shows promise in tough lung cancer

NCT ID NCT02523469

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of two drugs—nivolumab (Opdivo) and ALT-803—in 67 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The trial is now complete, and results will help guide future research.

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) and ALT-803 (an immune-boosting protein)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced lung cancer who have not responded to other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 67 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination may cause significant side effects or fail to improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic Florida

    Weston, Florida, 33331, United States

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States