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Preoperative ipilimumab plus nivolumab in locoregionally advanced urothelial cancer: the NABUCCO trial

Nick van Dijk, Alberto Gil-Jimenez, Karīna Siliņa, Kees Hendricksen, Laura A. Smit, Jeantine M. de Feijter, Maurits L. van Montfoort, C. van Rooijen, Dennis Peters, Annegien Broeks, Henk G. van der Poel, Annemarie Bruining, Yoni Lubeck, Karolina Sikorska, Thierry N. Boellaard, Pia Kvistborg, Daniël J. Vis, Erik Hooijberg, Ton N. Schumacher, Maries van den Broek, Lodewyk F.A. Wessels, Christian U. Blank, Bas W. van Rhijn, Michiel S. van der Heijden

Nature Medicine · 2020

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Summary

The NABUCCO trial investigated neoadjuvant combination checkpoint inhibitor therapy (ipilimumab plus nivolumab) in patients with locoregionally advanced urothelial cancer prior to radical cystoprostatectomy. As suggested by the trial design, the study assessed both immunological changes and clinical outcomes to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of this dual-checkpoint approach in this patient population.

UK applicability

Findings may be applicable to UK oncology practice if the trial demonstrates efficacy, as NHS England includes checkpoint inhibitors in advanced urothelial cancer pathways; however, applicability depends on the specific patient populations studied and whether results align with existing UK treatment guidelines.

Key measures

Pathological response rates, immune cell infiltration, T cell activation markers, adverse events, surgical outcomes

Outcomes reported

The study evaluated immune responses and pathological outcomes in patients with locoregionally advanced urothelial cancer treated with preoperative ipilimumab and nivolumab before surgical resection. Clinical efficacy, immunological markers, and safety were assessed.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Clinical trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1038/s41591-020-1085-z
Catalogue ID
BFmommpjky-i0wu04

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