A Phase 2 interventional study of Panitumumab and Nivolumab in Colon Cancer, sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Completed at 5 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 120 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-01.
Sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
To investigate the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab with panitumumab in subjects with unresectable, refractory, KRAS/NRAS/BRAF wild-type, microsatellite stable (MSS) metastatic colorectal cancer.
The investigators will conduct a single-arm, open-label Phase II clinical trial investigating the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab with panitumumab in subjects with unresectable, refractory, KRAS/NRAS/BRAF wild-type, microsatellite stable (MSS) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). There will be an initial safety lead-in cohort to ensure the combination is well-tolerated. The primary objective of this study is to estimate the overall response rate in these subjects at 12 weeks . Secondary objectives include the following: estimating the overall response rate in these subjects at 12 weeks by immune-related RECIST criteria (irRECIST), estimating the best response rate by both RECIST 1.1 and irRECIST criteria, estimating progression-free survival (PFS) and duration of response using both RECIST 1.1 and irRECIST criteria, estimating overall survival (OS), and characterizing the safety issues associated with this regimen. Exploratory objectives involve investigating various biomarkers and peripheral blood and tumor assays.
Blood counts performed within 3 weeks prior to starting study therapy must have absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/mm3, platelets ≥ 100,000/mm3, and hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL.
*Note: Hematology and other lab parameters that are ≤ grade 2 but still meet criteria for study entry are allowed. Furthermore, changes in laboratory parameters during the study should not be considered adverse events unless they meet criteria for dose modification(s) of study medication outlined by the protocol and/or worsen from baseline during therapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
Nivolumab and ipilimumab with panitumumab
Drug: Panitumumab · Drug: Nivolumab · Drug: Ipilimumab
6 mg/kg via IV every 2 weeks in combination with nivolumab and ipilimumab
Also known as: Vectibix
240 mg via IV every 2 weeks in combination with panitumumab and ipilimumab
Also known as: Opdivo
1 mg/kg via IV every 6 weeks in combination with nivolumab and panitumumab
Also known as: Yervoy
Overall Response Rate
Overall Response Rate (ORR) = CR + PR Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions
Time frame: 12 weeks
Overall Response Rate Per irRECIST
Overall Response Rate (ORR) = irCR + irPR Per immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST) for target and/or non-target lesions and assessed by imaging: Complete Response (irCR), Disappearance of all lesions, no new lesions, lymph nodes \< 10 mm in short axis; Partial Response (irPR), ≥30% decrease in the sum of target lesions and non-target lesions are irNN; Stable response (irSD), not meeting criteria for irCR, irPR, or irPD; Progressive Disease (irPD), ≥20% increase in tumor burden and minimum 5 mm absolute increase in compared to nadir; for no new non-target or (irNN) and where irPR or irPD are confirmed by a repeat, consecutive assessment no less than 4 weeks later
Time frame: 12 weeks
Median Progression Free Survival
Median Progression Free Survival is the time at which 50% of the study population has experienced disease progression as defined by RECIST, irRECIST, or death from any cause.
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Median Overall Survival
Time from the first day of treatment until death from any cause.
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Median Duration of Response
Duration of response is the time from documentation of tumor response to disease progression.
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Toxicity of Treatment
The number of treatment-emergent grade 3 and 4 toxicities as defined by the National Cancer Institute - Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE v4.03) was reported.
Time frame: Up to 36 month
Subjects were recruited from 5 medical institutions between March 2018 and June 2020.
| Milestone | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Started | 56 |
| Started treatment | 55 |
| Completed | 55 |
| Not completed | 1 |
| Withdrew: Subject was ineligible after enrollment | 1 |
Overall Response Rate (ORR) = CR + PR Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions
| percentage of participants | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Overall Response Rate | 32 (21 to 45) |
Overall Response Rate (ORR) = irCR + irPR Per immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST) for target and/or non-target lesions and assessed by imaging: Complete Response (irCR), Disappearance of all lesions, no new lesions, lymph nodes \< 10 mm in short axis; Partial Response (irPR), ≥30% decrease in the sum of target lesions and non-target lesions are irNN; Stable response (irSD), not meeting criteria for irCR, irPR, or irPD; Progressive Disease (irPD), ≥20% increase in tumor burden and minimum 5 mm absolute increase in compared to nadir; for no new non-target or (irNN) and where irPR or irPD are confirmed by a repeat, consecutive assessment no less than 4 weeks later
| percentage of participants | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Overall Response Rate Per irRECIST | 34 (23 to 47) |
Median Progression Free Survival is the time at which 50% of the study population has experienced disease progression as defined by RECIST, irRECIST, or death from any cause.
| months | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Median Progression Free Survival | 6 (5.5 to 7.4) |
Time from the first day of treatment until death from any cause.
| months | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Median Overall Survival | 17.4 (14.2 to 27.5) |
Duration of response is the time from documentation of tumor response to disease progression.
| months | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Median Duration of Response | 5 (3.3 to 9) |
The number of treatment-emergent grade 3 and 4 toxicities as defined by the National Cancer Institute - Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE v4.03) was reported.
| Participants | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Blood and lymphatic system disorders - Other, specify | 3 |
| Hemolysis | 1 |
| Myocarditis | 1 |
| Adrenal insufficiency | 3 |
| Endocrine disorders - Other, specify | 1 |
| Abdominal pain | 2 |
| Colitis | 1 |
| Colonic obstruction | 1 |
| Constipation | 1 |
| Diarrhea | 3 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify | 2 |
| Nausea | 3 |
| Pancreatitis | 1 |
| Rectal pain | 1 |
| Small intestinal obstruction | 1 |
| Vomiting | 3 |
| Fatigue | 2 |
| Cholecystitis | 1 |
| Allergic reaction | 1 |
| Autoimmune disorder | 1 |
| Infections and infestations - Other, specify | 2 |
| Papulopustular rash | 1 |
| Paronychia | 1 |
| Rash pustular | 1 |
| Sepsis | 2 |
| Soft tissue infection | 1 |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 3 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 3 |
| Lipase increased | 5 |
| Lymphocyte count decreased | 4 |
| Neutrophil count decreased | 1 |
| Platelet count decreased | 1 |
| Serum amylase increased | 4 |
| White blood cell decreased | 2 |
| Anorexia | 1 |
| Dehydration | 1 |
| Hyperglycemia | 1 |
| Hypocalcemia | 2 |
| Hypokalemia | 4 |
| Hypomagnesemia | 8 |
| Hyponatremia | 1 |
| Hypophosphatemia | 4 |
| Pain in extremity | 1 |
| Headache | 1 |
| Delirium | 2 |
| Psychiatric disorders - Other, specify | 1 |
| Acute kidney injury | 1 |
| Urinary retention | 1 |
| Dyspnea | 2 |
| Hypoxia | 1 |
| Pneumonitis | 1 |
| Rash acneiform | 6 |
| Rash maculo-papular | 3 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify | 1 |
| Stevens-Johnson syndrome | 1 |
| Surgical and medical procedures - Other, specify | 1 |
| Hypertension | 6 |
| Hypotension | 1 |
| Thromboembolic event | 2 |
Collected over From Day 1 of treatment up to 3 years after completion of treatment. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II | 27/56 (48.2%) | 21/56 (37.5%) | 56/56 (100%) |
| Event | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Adrenal insufficiencyEndocrine disorders | 3/56 |
| DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders | 3/56 |
| Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders | 2/56 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations | 2/56 |
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 2/56 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specifyGastrointestinal disorders | 2/56 |
| Infections and infestations - Other, specifyInfections and infestations | 2/56 |
| VomitingGastrointestinal disorders | 2/56 |
| Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders | 1/56 |
| Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations | 1/56 |
| Event | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Rash acneiformSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | 51/56 |
| HypomagnesemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 38/56 |
| PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | 27/56 |
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 24/56 |
| HypertensionVascular disorders | 21/56 |
| Lymphocyte count decreasedInvestigations | 21/56 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 21/56 |
| VomitingGastrointestinal disorders | 21/56 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations | 20/56 |
| HypokalemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 20/56 |
| Age, Customized(Participants) | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Age — 30-39 | 1 |
| Age — 40-49 | 9 |
| Age — 50-59 | 25 |
| Age — 60-69 | 17 |
| Age — 70-79 | 4 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Female | 19 |
| Male | 37 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 1 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| White | 44 |
| More than one race | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 2 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Open-label, Single Arm, Phase II |
|---|---|
| United States | 56 |
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