A Phase 2 interventional study of Nivolumab and Relatlimab in Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colorectal Adenocarcinomas and Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-06-15.
Sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and clinical activity of nivolumab and relatlimab in patients with metastatic or locally advanced microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer.
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Participants were pre-screened for CPM score. The CPM score integrates the percent of PD-L1 expression at the tumor interface and the percent of acellular mucin in the tumor area (\[%PD-L1 + % acellular mucin\]/2) using each participant's primary tumor tissue. A CPM score cutoff of greater than or equal to 15% was used to determine CPM positivity. Participants received 480mg Nivolumab and 160mg Relatlimab.
Drug: Nivolumab · Drug: Relatlimab
Participants were pre-screened for CPM score. The CPM score integrates the percent of PD-L1 expression at the tumor interface and the percent of acellular mucin in the tumor area (\[%PD-L1 + % acellular mucin\]/2) using each participant's primary tumor tissue. A CPM score cutoff of less than 15% was used to determine CPM negativity. Participants received 480mg Nivolumab and 160mg Relatlimab.
Drug: Nivolumab · Drug: Relatlimab
Participants were not pre-screened for composite PD-L1/mucin (CPM) score. Participants received 480mg Nivolumab and 960mg Relatlimab (dose reduced to 480mg or 160mg).
Drug: Nivolumab · Drug: Relatlimab
Nivolumab was administered IV on day 1 of each 28 day cycle.
Also known as: OPDIVO, BMS-936558, anti-PD-1
Relatlimab was administered IV on day 1 of each 28 day cycle.
Also known as: BMS-986016, anti-LAG-3
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
ORR is defined as the number of patients achieving a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECIST 1.1 criteria. CR = disappearance of all target lesions, PR is =\>30% decrease in sum of diameters of target lesions. Participants who discontinue due to toxicity or clinical progression prior to post-baseline tumor assessments will be considered as non-responders. Participants who discontinue for other reasons prior to their first dose of study drug will not included in the analysis.
Time frame: 12 months
Number of Participants Experiencing Drug-Related Adverse Events (AEs) Requiring Treatment Discontinuation
Defined using NCI CTCAE v5.0
Time frame: 12 months
| Milestone | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 12 | 15 | 32 |
| Completed | 12 | 15 | 31 |
| Not completed | 0 | 0 | 1 |
ORR is defined as the number of patients achieving a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECIST 1.1 criteria. CR = disappearance of all target lesions, PR is =\>30% decrease in sum of diameters of target lesions. Participants who discontinue due to toxicity or clinical progression prior to post-baseline tumor assessments will be considered as non-responders. Participants who discontinue for other reasons prior to their first dose of study drug will not included in the analysis.
| Participants | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Response Rate (ORR) | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Defined using NCI CTCAE v5.0
| Participants | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants Experiencing Drug-Related Adverse Events (AEs) Requiring Treatment Discontinuation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Collected over Adverse Events were evaluated for up to 12 months. All-cause mortality was evaluated for up to 35 months.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | 12/12 (100%) | 6/12 (50%) | 12/12 (100%) |
| Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | 15/15 (100%) | 12/15 (80%) | 15/15 (100%) |
| Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required | 26/32 (81.3%) | 11/32 (34.4%) | 32/32 (100%) |
| Event | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease progressionGeneral disorders | 5/12 | 4/15 | 3/32 |
| Urinary tract obstructionRenal and urinary disorders | 1/12 | 3/15 | 0/32 |
| PneumoniaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 0/12 | 2/15 | 0/32 |
| Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders | 1/12 | 0/15 | 3/32 |
| Intestinal obstructionGastrointestinal disorders | 1/12 | 1/15 | 3/32 |
| Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders | 1/12 | 0/15 | 1/32 |
| AcidosisMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 1/12 | 0/15 | 0/32 |
| Biliary obstructionHepatobiliary disorders | 1/12 | 0/15 | 2/32 |
| Infection, C. DifficileInfections and infestations | 1/12 | 0/15 | 0/32 |
| PyelonephritisRenal and urinary disorders | 1/12 | 0/15 | 0/32 |
| Event | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnorexiaGastrointestinal disorders | 2/12 | 8/15 | 8/32 |
| Weight lossInvestigations | 5/12 | 8/15 | 14/32 |
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 4/12 | 4/15 | 15/32 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 1/12 | 7/15 | 5/32 |
| PainGeneral disorders | 3/12 | 2/15 | 14/32 |
| Sinus tachycardiaCardiac disorders | 4/12 | 6/15 | 1/32 |
| Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders | 4/12 | 5/15 | 9/32 |
| Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 4/12 | 0/15 | 4/32 |
| ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders | 4/12 | 4/15 | 7/32 |
| Edema limbsGeneral disorders | 3/12 | 5/15 | 0/32 |
| Age, Categorical(Participants) | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <=18 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Between 18 and 65 years | 11 | 12 | 28 | 51 |
| >=65 years | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 |
| Male | 8 | 6 | 15 | 29 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 13 | 32 | 56 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Cohort A: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Positive Colorectal Cancer | Cohort B: Composite PD-L1/Mucin (CPM) Negative Colorectal Cancer | Cohort C: Colorectal Cancer With no Biomarker Evaluation Required | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| White | 8 | 9 | 21 | 38 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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