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Evaluation of low dose immunotherapy for lung cancer

Evaluation of low dose nivolumab with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in non small cell lung cancer - ELoN

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/02/050126
Enrollment
50
Registered
2023-02-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C349- Malignant neoplasm of unspecifiedpart of bronchus or lung

Interventions

Intervention1: chemoimmunotherapy: 1. Injection Nivolumab 40 mg (flat dose) IV infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks (day 1 of every cycle) plus 2. Injection Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV infusion over 1 hr

Sponsors

Indian Council of Medical Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18-75 years 2. Pathological diagnosis of NSCLC 3. Stage 2B or 3A disease 4. Being considered for neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery after discussion in MDT (Multi-disciplinary tumour board). Complete surgical removal should be deemed achievable including surgical fitness. 5. ECOG PS 0-1. 6. Adequate organ functions and marrow functions as described below A. Serum creatinine =50 ml/min. B. Serum Bilirubin C. Hb >10.0 gm/dl, Platelet counts >100 X109 /L, absolute neutrophil count > 1.5 X109/L 7. Able to understand the PIS (patient information sheet and give informed consent)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. ECOG PS >=2 2. Harbouring EGFR mutations, ALK and ROS1 rearrangements 3. Prior exposure to immune checkpoint inhibitors. 4. Pre-existing autoimmune condition requiring systemic immunosuppression including steroids ( >10 mg Prednisolone equivalent). 5. Acquired immunosuppression (HIV, systemic immunosuppression) 6. Haematopoietic or organ transplant recipient. 7. History of any other malignancy in past or synchronous malignancy 8. Pregnant and lactating mothers 9. Willing to afford or have access to immunotherapy outside study 10. Patients with any medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, could jeopardize or compromise the patientâ??s ability to participate in this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Major pathological response ratesTimepoint: At the time of surgery

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end points: 1. Radiological response rates 2. Safety evaluation Timepoint: During and after neoadjuvant treatment

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prabhat Singh Malik

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI

drprabhatsm@gmail.com9968325318

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026