Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This study is for people with newly diagnosed, advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread (Stage IV). It aims to understand if a blood test called circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors decide whether you need only immunotherapy (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) or if you also need chemotherapy (Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, or Pemetrexed). You must have a certain level of PD-L1 (a protein on cancer cells) and be willing to have regular ctDNA blood tests. The main goal is to see how long people live without their cancer getting worse (Progression Free Survival) for up to 36 months.

Study design
This study will enroll 108 participants and involves a 2:1 randomization, meaning more participants will be in one treatment group. Participants will start with immunotherapy, and then some will have their treatment adjusted based on ctDNA test results.
What's involved
You will receive intravenous (IV) treatments of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab, and potentially chemotherapy. You will also have regular ctDNA blood tests and CT scans every 12 weeks to check your cancer.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your Progression Free Survival will be measured for up to 36 months.

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NCT05715229

Immune Profile Selection By Fraction of ctDNA in Patients With Advanced NSCLC Treated With Immunotherapy

Recruiting
PHASE2Ages 18+InterventionalTreatment
Hackensack Meridian Health
~108 participants
Updated 2026-02-18 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:NivolumabIpilimumabCarboplatinPaclitaxelPemetrexed

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 3 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Measured over Time from randomization to objective disease progression, or death from any cause, whichever first, up to 36 months
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
3 sites across 2 states
New Jersey2
District of Columbia1
  • Martin Gutierrez, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Hackensack Meridian Health

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  • Progression Free Survival (PFS)Time from randomization to objective disease progression, or death from any cause, whichever first, up to 36 months

    To compare progression free survival in patients with on-treatment-ctDNA guided therapy continuation or escalation by addition of platinum-doublet chemotherapy to therapy continuation with Nivolumab-Ipilimumab regardless of on-treatment-ctDNA results.