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Ipilimumab/kg and nivolumab/kg

Phase 2

Cutaneous Melanoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Last Updated: Feb 19, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetCTLA4
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Ipilimumab, Neoadjuvant ipilimumab, Ipilimumab-kg, Ipilimumab in, ipilimumab

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment494

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Ipilimumab/kg and nivolumab/kg · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT06999980Neo IRENIE (NEOadjuvant Ipilimumab, RElatlimab, NIvolumab Evaluation)Cutaneous Melanoma
RECRUITING494 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Neo IRENIE (NEOadjuvant Ipilimumab, RElatlimab, NIvolumab Evaluation)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Pathological response rate
Week 6

The primary endpoint is the pathological response rate at surgery (between days 43 and 56) from the first dose of neoadjuvant study treatment for each of cohorts 1b, 2 and 3. The pathological response is categorised thus: - Complete pathological response (pCR) - 0% viable tumour cells in the surgical specimen - Near complete pathological response - (near pCR) - \<10% viable tumour - Partial pathological response (pPR) - 10%-50% viable tumour - No pathological response (pNR) - \>50% viable tumour The proportion of participants with a pCR, or near pCR will determine the pathological response rate.

Secondary Endpoints

Event-free survival (EFS)
10 years
Objective response rate
Week 6
Metabolic response rate
Week 6
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Treatment Arm AEXPERIMENTALIpilimumab at 3 mg per kg with nivolumab at 1 mg per kg will be administered on days 1 and 22 (Q3W) in the neoadjuvant period for a total of 2 doses.
Treatment Arm BEXPERIMENTALIpilimumab 1mg per kg and the fixed dose combination nivolumab 480 mg and relatlimab 160 mg will be administered on days 1 and 29 (Q4W) for a total of 2 doses.
Treatment Arm CEXPERIMENTALFixed dose combination of nivolumab 480 mg and relatlimab 160 mg alone, to be administered on days 1 and 29 (Q4W) for a total of 2 doses.
Treatment Arm D (Cohort 1a)ACTIVE_COMPARATORIpilimumab at 1 mg per kg with nivolumab at 3 mg per kg will be administered on days 1 and 22 (Q3W) in the neoadjuvant period for a total of 2 doses.
Treatment Arm E (Cohort 1b)ACTIVE_COMPARATORIpilimumab at 1 mg per kg with nivolumab at 3 mg per kg will be administered on days 1 and 22 (Q3W) in the neoadjuvant period for a total of 2 doses.
Treatment Arm FACTIVE_COMPARATORPembrolizumab 200 mg will be administered on days 1 and 22 (Q3W) in the neoadjuvant period for a total of 2 doses

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Ipilimumab 3mg/kg and nivolumab 1mg/kgDRUGNeoadjuvant for 2 doses on days 1 and 22
Ipilimumab 1mg/kg Nivolumab 480mg and relatlimab 160mgDRUGNeoadjuvant for 2 doses at days 1 and 29
Nivolumab 480mg and relatlimab 160mgDRUGNeoadjuvant for 2 doses on days 1 and 29
Ipilimumab 1mg/kg and nivolumab 3mg/kgDRUGNeoadjuvant for 2 doses at days 1 and 22
Pembrolizumab 200 mgDRUGNeoadjuvant for 2 doses at days 1 and 22
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Eligibility Criteria

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

COMMON Inclusion Criteria Applicable to all 3 cohorts Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Written informed consent * 2\. Male or female patients who are at least 18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent. * 3\. Clinically detectable disease, and/or RECIST version 1.1 defined disease, and/or dis...

Countries:Australia
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Frequently asked questions about Ipilimumab/kg and nivolumab/kg

What is Ipilimumab used for?

Ipilimumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied for multiple cancers, including advanced melanoma, advanced biliary tract cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer, lung cancer, renal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for these oncology indications.

What does Ipilimumab target?

Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody (mab) that targets CTLA-4, a protein on T cells that acts as a checkpoint to regulate immune responses. By blocking CTLA-4, ipilimumab is designed to enhance the body's immune system to attack cancer cells.

Who makes Ipilimumab?

Ipilimumab is being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which trades under the ticker symbol BMY on the New York Stock Exchange. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in various cancer types.

What phase is Ipilimumab in?

Ipilimumab is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. While some completed trials have been conducted in earlier phases, the drug remains investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for any indication.

What clinical trials is Ipilimumab in?

Ipilimumab has been studied in multiple clinical trials, including NCT00527735 for lung cancer, NCT01585987 for gastric cancer, NCT02279732 for non-small cell lung cancer, and NCT04141644 for EGFR-mutated NSCLC. These trials have explored the drug alone or in combination with other therapies.

Is Ipilimumab the same as Ipilimumab plus nivolumab?

Ipilimumab is the single-agent drug, while Ipilimumab plus nivolumab refers to a combination regimen. The drug is also known by several names, including neoadjuvant ipilimumab, ipilimumab/nivolumab, and ipilimumab 3mg/kg and nivolumab 1mg/kg, reflecting different dosing schedules.