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Study identifier: NCT04902443 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Pomalidomide and Nivolumab in People With Virus-Associated Malignancies With or Without HIV

Condition: Viral Associated Malignancies · Kaposi Sarcoma · EBV/KSHV-associated Lymphomas  ·  Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

PhasePhase 1
Planned participants58
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Background: Less toxic and more effective treatments are needed for cancers caused by viruses. These cancers include Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, head and neck cancer, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, gastric cancer, anal cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, penile cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma, Kaposi sarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma. Researchers want to see if a combination of drugs can help. Objective: To find a safe dose of pomalidomide plus nivolumab in people with cancers caused by viruses. Eligibility: Adults ages 18 or older who have cancers caused by Epstein Barr virus (EBV), human herpes virus 8/Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (HHV8/KSHV), human papilloma virus (HPV), hepatitis B or C virus (HBV/HCV), and Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) that have not responded to previous treatments or have relapsed, or in adults who do not want to have surgery because of disfigurement or other risks. Adults who have HIV with any CD4 T cell count are eligible. Design: Participants will be screened with blood and urine tests, scans, and heart tests. They will have a physical exam. Their ability to perform normal daily activities will be assessed. They may have a tumor biopsy. Treatment will be given in 28-day cycles. Participants will take pomalidomide as a tablet by mouth for 21 days of each cycle, for up to 24 cycles. They will get nivolumab by intravenous infusion once each cycle. They will take an aspirin each day until 30 days after thei…

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Talk to the study team

Irene B Ekwede, R.N.  ·  (240) 760-6126  ·  irene.ekwede@nih.gov

Ramya M Ramaswami, M.D.  ·  (240) 506-1088  ·  ramya.ramaswami@nih.gov

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Locations (1)

National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterBethesda, Maryland, United StatesRecruiting

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