Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Pembrolizumab and Nivolumab to Determine Dosages for Cancer Treatment

Overview

About this study

Drug monitoring of Pembrolizumaband Nivolumab for determining the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of these medications and  to provide information for dose adjustments to guide physicians in the future.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults who are just initiating monoclonal antibody therapy with pembrolizumab or nivolumab for melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients who already are prescribed and taking pembrolizumab or nivolumab.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Paul Jannetto, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Renee Bradshaw

(507) 284-2041

Bradshaw.Renee@mayo.edu

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available

Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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