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Ipilimumab

Phase 2

Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 13, 2022

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment27

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Ipilimumab · 1 trial · 5 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT03396952Prostaglandin Inhibition and Immune Checkpoint Blockade in MelanomaStage III Cutaneous Melanoma
COMPLETED27 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Prostaglandin Inhibition and Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Melanoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Up to 12 weeks

Defined as the proportion of subjects for whom the best overall response at week 12 is confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Point estimates of ORR and 95% confidence intervals will be provided. Only participants with confirmed response are included in this analysis.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Reported Treatment-related Adverse Events
Within 30 days after last dose of study drug, up to 3 years
Proportion of Participants With Progression-free Survival (PFS) at 6 Months
Up to 6 months (182 days)
Median Duration of PFS
Up to 3 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Treatment (pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, aspirin)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1, ipilimumab IV over 60 minutes on day 1 for courses 1-4, and aspirin PO BID (orally, twice a day) on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 3 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AspirinDRUGGiven PO
IpilimumabBIOLOGICALGiven IV
Laboratory Biomarker AnalysisOTHERCorrelative studies
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALGiven IV
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range19 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have histologically confirmed melanoma that is metastatic or unresectable and for which standard curative or palliative measures do not exist or are no longer effective * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1 * Leukocytes \>= 3,00...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Ipilimumab

What is Ipilimumab used for in Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma?

Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody being studied for the treatment of Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma, including Stage IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC subtypes. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is being investigated as part of a combination approach with prostaglandin inhibition and immune checkpoint blockade.

What does Ipilimumab target?

Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets CTLA-4, an immune checkpoint protein. By blocking CTLA-4, it enhances T-cell activation and anti-tumor immune responses. In the context of the Phase 2 trial, it is combined with a prostaglandin inhibitor to potentially improve immune-mediated tumor destruction in melanoma.

Who makes Ipilimumab?

Ipilimumab is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma.

What phase is Ipilimumab in?

Ipilimumab is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities for this indication. The Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug remains under evaluation for potential further development.

What clinical trials is Ipilimumab in?

Ipilimumab is associated with one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT03396952, titled 'Prostaglandin Inhibition and Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Melanoma.' The trial enrolled 27 participants with Stage III or IV Cutaneous Melanoma in the United States and was not randomized or blinded.

Is Ipilimumab the same as Yervoy?

Ipilimumab is the generic name for the drug marketed as Yervoy. In the context of this Phase 2 trial, it is being studied in combination with a prostaglandin inhibitor for the treatment of Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma. The trial focuses on evaluating the safety and efficacy of this combination approach.