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Ipilimumab

Phase 1

Metastatic Melanoma | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Galectin Therapeutics Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 21, 2019

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment8

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Clinical trial landscape

Ipilimumab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT02117362Galectin Inhibitor (GR-MD-02) and Ipilimumab in Patients With Metastatic MelanomaMetastatic Melanoma
COMPLETED8 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Galectin Inhibitor (GR-MD-02) and Ipilimumab in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Determine a safe dose of GR-MD-02 used in combination with the approved dose of ipilimumab (3 mg/kg)
21 Days

Patients return to clinic 9 times in 85 days, receiving treatment on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65. Patients will have physical exams, blood tests, and toxicity evaluations by a research nurse during this time to identify any protocol-defined dose limiting toxicity.

Secondary Endpoints

Response rate to combined therapy
85 Days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTAL1 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTAL2 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTAL4 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTAL8 mg/kg GR-MD-02 administered 1 hour before 3 mg/kg of ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
1 mg/kg GR-MD-02BIOLOGICAL1 mg/kg GR-MD-02 on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
2 mg/kg GR-MD-02BIOLOGICAL2 mg/kg GR-MD-02 on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65.
4 mg/kg GR-MD-02BIOLOGICAL4 mg/kg GR-MD-02 on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65
8 mg/kg GR-MD-02BIOLOGICAL8 mg/mg GR-MD-02
IpilimumabBIOLOGICAL3 mg/kg ipilimumab on Days 1, 22, 43, and 65
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma for whom treatment with ipilimumab is indicated. Histological confirmation of melanoma will be required by previous biopsy or cytology. * Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age. * Eastern Collaborative Oncology Group (ECOG) perform...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Ipilimumab

What is Ipilimumab used for in Metastatic Melanoma?

Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody being studied for use in metastatic melanoma. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development as an investigational therapy. In a completed Phase 1 trial, it was evaluated in combination with another agent in patients with metastatic melanoma.

What does Ipilimumab target?

Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody. Its specific molecular target is not disclosed in the available information. The drug is being investigated for its potential role in treating metastatic melanoma, but the precise mechanism of action has not been detailed.

Who makes Ipilimumab?

Ipilimumab is being developed by Galectin Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GALT. The company is conducting clinical research on this monoclonal antibody for the treatment of metastatic melanoma.

What phase is Ipilimumab in?

Ipilimumab is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, involving a small number of patients with metastatic melanoma.

What clinical trials is Ipilimumab in?

Ipilimumab has been studied in one completed Phase 1 clinical trial, identified as NCT02117362. This trial, titled "Galectin Inhibitor (GR-MD-02) and Ipilimumab in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma," enrolled 8 participants in the United States. The study was controlled but not randomized or double-blinded.

Is Ipilimumab the same as GR-MD-02?

No, Ipilimumab is not the same as GR-MD-02. In the clinical trial NCT02117362, Ipilimumab was studied in combination with GR-MD-02, which is a galectin inhibitor. Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody, while GR-MD-02 is a separate investigational agent.