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NCT02599649 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Lirilumab and Nivolumab With 5-Azacitidine in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
10
Enrollment target

NCT02599649: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

NCT02599649 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02599649, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
10 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if lirilumab and Opdivo (nivolumab), alone or in combination with Vidaza (azacitidine), can help to control MDS. The safety of these drug combinations will also be studied. This is an investigational study. Lirilumab is not FDA approved or commercially available. It is currently being used for research purposes. Nivolumab is FDA approved and commercially available for the treatment of melanoma and non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Azacitidine is FDA approved and commercially available for the treatment of MDS. The study doctor can explain how the study drugs are designed to work. Up to 80 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.

Primary Outcome

Overall response rate (ORR) defined as complete response plus partial response (CR + PR) and hematological improvement (HI). MDS International Working Group criteria used to assess response.

Interventions

  • DRUG Azacitidine
  • DRUG Nivolumab
  • DRUG Lirilumab

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 10 participants
Start Date 2016-03-21
Est. Completion 2019-01-30
Phase Phase 2
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

Why NCT02599649 stopped before completion

NCT02599649 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Azacitidine is the first listed.

NCT02599649 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02599649 about?

NCT02599649 is a clinical study titled "Lirilumab and Nivolumab With 5-Azacitidine in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)". The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if lirilumab and Opdivo (nivolumab), alone or in combination with Vidaza (azacitidine), can help to control MDS. The safety of these drug combinations will also be studied. This is an investigational study. Lirilumab is not FDA approved or commer...

What is the current status of trial NCT02599649?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2016-03-21. Estimated completion is 2019-01-30.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02599649?

The interventions under investigation include: Azacitidine (DRUG), Nivolumab (DRUG), Lirilumab (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02599649?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02599649's enrollment target sits among peer trials

10 1968th of 2000 higher than 12 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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