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Efficacy Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab or Nivolumab Plus Chemotherapy Against Chemotherapy in Stomach Cancer or Stomach/Esophagus Junction Cancer

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About the study

The main purpose of this study is to compare how long patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer live after receiving nivolumab and ipilimumab or nivolumab and chemotherapy compared with patients receiving chemotherapy alone.
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Who can take part

You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria:

INCLUSION CRITERIA

Inclusion Criteria:


  1. Male or Female at least 18 years of age
  2. Must have gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be operated on and that is advanced or has spread out
  3. Did not receive neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or both) for their disease within the last 6 months
  4. Must have full activity or, if limited, must be able to walk and carry out light activities such as light house work or office work
  5. Must agree to provide tumor tissue sample, either from a previous surgery or biopsy within 6 months or fresh, prior to the start of treatment in this study

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

Exclusion Criteria:


  1. Presence of tumor cells in the brain or spinal cord that have not been treated
  2. Active known or suspected autoimmune disease
  3. Any serious or uncontrolled medical disorder or active infection
  4. Known history of positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  5. Any positive test result for hepatitis B or C indicating acute or chronic infection

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply


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Study Locations

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How to Apply


Contact the study center to learn if this study is a good match for you.

Study’s details


Contition

Gastric Cancer,Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer,Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Age (in years)

18+

Phase

Phase 3

Participants needed

2031

Est. Completion Date

May 31, 2024

Treatment type

Interventional


Sponsor

Bristol-Myers Squibb

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier

NCT02872116

Study number

CA209649

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