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BMS-986218 and Degarelix

Phase 1

Prostate Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Trials Updated: Aug 7, 2025

BMS-986218 and Degarelix development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Mar 2020

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment26

FDA Designations

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BMS-986218 and Degarelix clinical trials

BMS-986218 and Degarelix · 1 trial · 1 indication

Early Phase 1 1
NCT04301414Non-fucosylated Anti-CTLA-4 (BMS-986218) + Degarelix Acetate vs. Degarelix Acetate Alone in Men With High-risk Localized Prostate CancerProstate Cancer
COMPLETED26 Analytics
EARLY_PHASE1COMPLETED
Non-fucosylated Anti-CTLA-4 (BMS-986218) + Degarelix Acetate vs. Degarelix Acetate Alone in Men With High-risk Localized Prostate Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The proportion of patients with an adverse event will be reported with an exact binomial 95% confidence interval
42 months

Characterizing the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of degarelix with or without BMS-986218 in the neoadjuvant setting. All subjects receiving at least one dose of the study drug(s) will be evaluable for toxicity.

Secondary Endpoints

Mean Treg cell staining percentage in harvested prostate tissues will be reported and compared post-treatment between the treatment groups using paired sample test.
42 months
Pathological complete responses (pCR)- an absence of tumor identification on standard histological analysis of the resected prostate specimens.
42 months
Undetectable PSA at 12 months- the proportion of patients who achieve an undetectable PSA (<0.1 ng/mL) by 12 months after prostatectomy
42 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Safety lead-inOTHERThe first 4 subjects enrolled will be given degarelix plus BMS-986218.
Arm AACTIVE_COMPARATORDegarelix 240mg subcutaneous (SQ) x1 dose 2 weeks prior to radical prostatectomy
Arm BEXPERIMENTALBMS-986218 20mg IV every 2 weeks x 2 doses starting 3 weeks prior to radical prostatectomy plus degarelix 240mg SQ x1 dose 2 weeks prior to radical prostatectomy.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BMS-986218 and DegarelixDRUGBMS-986218 20mg IV every 2 weeks x 2 doses starting 3 weeks prior to radical prostatectomy plus degarelix 240mg subcutaneous (SQ) x1 dose 2 weeks prior to radical prostatectomy.
DegarelixDRUGDegarelix 240mg SQ x1 dose 2 weeks prior to radical prostatectomy
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate (clinical stage T1c-T3b, N0, M0) without involvement of lymph nodes, bone, or visceral organs * Initial prostate biopsy is available for central pathologic review, and is confirmed to show at least 2 positive cores and a ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about BMS-986218 and Degarelix

What is BMS-986218 and Degarelix used for?

BMS-986218 plus degarelix is being studied for high-risk localized prostate cancer. The combination pairs an investigational anti-CTLA-4 antibody with degarelix acetate, a hormone therapy that lowers testosterone. It is not approved and remains in clinical development.

What does BMS-986218 target?

BMS-986218 targets CTLA-4, an immune checkpoint receptor on T cells. It is a non-fucosylated anti-CTLA-4 antibody designed to enhance immune responses against tumor cells. Bristol-Myers Squibb is developing it in combination with degarelix acetate for prostate cancer.

Who is developing BMS-986218 and degarelix?

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BMY, is developing BMS-986218 in combination with degarelix acetate. The company sponsored the clinical trial evaluating this combination in men with high-risk localized prostate cancer.

What phase is BMS-986218 and degarelix in?

The combination of BMS-986218 and degarelix acetate is in Phase 1 development. The single trial was conducted as an early Phase 1 study. BMS-986218 is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication.

What clinical trials is BMS-986218 and degarelix in?

BMS-986218 plus degarelix acetate was evaluated in one completed trial, NCT04301414, titled Non-fucosylated Anti-CTLA-4 (BMS-986218) + Degarelix Acetate vs. Degarelix Acetate Alone in Men With High-risk Localized Prostate Cancer. It enrolled 26 male participants aged 18 and older in the United States.

How was the BMS-986218 and degarelix trial designed?

NCT04301414 was a randomized, active-controlled early Phase 1 trial comparing BMS-986218 plus degarelix acetate against degarelix acetate alone. It was not double-blinded, enrolled 26 men with high-risk localized prostate cancer, and has been completed.