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Nivolumab and AVD in Early-stage Unfavorable Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Nivolumab and AVD in Early-stage Unfavorable Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03004833
Acronym
NIVAHL
Enrollment
110
Registered
2016-12-29
Start date
2017-02-21
Completion date
2022-08-22
Last updated
2025-04-03

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Conditions

Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Brief summary

The aim of the trial is to improve first-line treatment for early unfavorable cHL by introduction of the anti-PD-1 antibody Nivolumab with a truncated standard chemotherapy (AVD). The primary objective is to show efficacy of the two experimental treatment strategies. Secondary objectives are to further evaluate efficacy, show safety and feasibility and perform correlative studies.

Interventions

DRUGDacarbazine

Infusion of Dacarbazine

DRUGNivolumab

Infusion of Nivolumab

DRUGAdriamycin

Infusion of Adriamycin

DRUGVinblastine

Infusion of Vinblastine

Sponsors

University of Cologne
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Histologically proven classical HL * First diagnosis, no previous treatment * Age: 18-60 years * Stage I, IIA with risk factors a-d, IIB with RF c-d: 1. large mediastinal mass 2. extranodal lesions 3. elevated ESR 4. ≥ 3 nodal areas confirmed by central review.

Exclusion criteria

* Composite lymphoma or nodular lymphocyte- predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) * History of other malignancy ≤ 5 years * Prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy * Concurrent disease precluding protocol treatment * Pregnancy, lactation * Non-compliance

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Complete Remission Rate4 to 6 weeks after end of treatment

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Treatment related Morbidity1 year after end of treatment
Progression Free Survival1 and 3 years after end of treatment
Overall Survival1 and 3 years after end of treatment

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026