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NCT05968690
PHASE1

Naltrexone and Propranolol Combined With Immunotherapy

Sponsor: Sarah Weiss

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Various forms of stress can promote cancer development and growth and negatively impact the immune system's response to tumors. Beta-adrenergic and opioid receptors co-exist in many cells including immune cells and are integral components of the body's response to stress. Pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that dual blockade of these receptors can decrease tumor growth and modulate the anti-tumor immune response. This clinical trial investigates the safety and potential therapeutic benefits of combining a beta-adrenergic blocker (propranolol) and an opioid receptor antagonist (naltrexone) with immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with advanced melanoma.

Official title: A Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety of Naltrexone and Propranolol in Combination With Standard of Care Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Patients With Advanced Melanoma

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

12

Start Date

2023-09-11

Completion Date

2027-09-30

Last Updated

2025-09-18

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Propranolol

Propranolol will be administered to patients in all cohorts.

DRUG

Naltrexone

Naltrexone will be administered to patients in cohorts 2, 3, and 4.

Locations (1)

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States