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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Neoadjuvant Durvalumab and Tremelimumab With and Without Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma

Combination of Induction Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Alone Versus Durvalumab and Tremelimumab With Chemotherapy for Potentially Resectable Pleural Mesothelioma

Neoadjuvant Durvalumab and Tremelimumab With and Without Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma (NCT05932199) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Mesothelioma, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

Objectives: The investigators will test whether combination of chemoimmunotherapy or dual agent immunotherapy alone improves efficacy for patients with MPM. Primary Objectives: The primary objective is to test whether the combination of platinum-based chemotherapy and pemetrexed with durvalumab / tremelimumab or durvalumab / tremelimumab alone improves recurrence-free survival for patients with resectable MPM compared to historical, published data for surgery with chemotherapy. Secondary Objective(s): The secondary objectives are to determine the safety of and whether the platinum-based chemotherapy and pemetrexed with durvalumab / tremelimumab or durvalumab / tremelimumab alone improves response rate, resectability, major pathological response, and complete pathological response. Exploratory Objective(s): The exploratory objectives are to determine the safety of and whether the platinum-based chemotherapy and pemetrexed with durvalumab / tremelimumab or durvalumab / tremelimumab alone improves response rate, resectability, major pathological response, and complete pathological response for patients with epithelioid and non-epithelioid histologies. The scientific exploratory objectives include: 1. Develop an NGS plasma assay of common mutations identified from our previous grant cycle to prospectively measure minimal residual disease (MRD) after resection as a potential, novel biomarker test in mesothelioma. 2. Determine the predictive role of BH3 profiling in patients undergoing neoadjuvant ICI followed by surgery: With patient samples collected from our neoadjuvant ICI trial, the investigators will test whether BH3 profiling from pre-treatment tumor biopsies and PBMC predicts clinical, radiological, and pathological responses to ICIs. The investigators will identify TAMs from the TiME in MPM tumor samples before and after treatment to compare differences in polarization induced by ICI in clinical and pathologically responding versus non-responding patients.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Mesothelioma, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 52 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Mesothelioma subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Potentially Surgically resectable MPM. Computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) without disease beyond ipsilateral hemithorax. CT and PET scan without obvious invasion through the chest wall or mediastinum. Surgical evaluation for resectability by an experienced mesothelioma surgeon to assess whether tumor appears resectable on CT and PET. (Final resectability determination is based on intra-operative exploratory thoracotomy to assess chest wall and/or mediastinal invasion that is not apparent based on pre-operative radiological assessment. Given this assessment after enrollment, this determination will be utilized for the safety phase). Based on above criteria, patients will undergo planned resectional surgery for MPM \[extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) or pleurectomy and decortication (P/D)\] 2. Any MPM histology (epithelial, mixed, sarcomatoid) 1. N0 or N1 nodal disease, as present on preoperative chest CT and/or PET/CT 2. N2 nodal disease. 3. Written willing to sign a consent form obtained from the subject prior to performing any protocol-related procedures, including screening evaluations 4. Age \> 18 years at time of study entry 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 6. Adequate normal organ and marrow function as defined below: blood count (hemoglobin) at least 9.0 g/dL; Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 × 109/L (\> 1500 per mm3); Platelet count ≥ 100 × 109/L (\>100,000 per mm3); Serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5× institutional upper limit of normal (ULN)AST \<3.0; Creatinine clearance \>50mL/miN; Aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 × ULN (≤ 5 × ULN if documented liver metastases are present); Serum creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL or calculated kidney function (creatinine clearance) at least 50 mL/min as determined by the Cockcroft-Gault equation. Males: Creatinine CL (mL/min) = Weight (kg) × (140 - Age) 72 × serum creatinine (mg/dL) Females: ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Potentially Surgically resectable MPM. Computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) without disease beyond ipsilateral hemithorax. CT and PET scan without obvious invasion through the chest wall or mediastinum. Surgical evaluation for resectability by an experienced mesothelioma surgeon to assess whether tumor appears resectable on CT and PET. (Final resectability determination is based on intra-operative exploratory thoracotomy to assess chest wall and/or mediastinal invasion that is not apparent based on pre-operative radiological assessment. Given this assessment after enrollment, this determination will be utilized for the safety phase). Based on above criteria, patients will undergo planned resectional surgery for MPM \[extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) or pleurectomy and decortication (P/D)\] 2. Any MPM histology (epithelial, mixed, sarcomatoid) 1. N0 or N1 nodal disease, as present on preoperative chest CT and/or PET/CT 2. N2 nodal disease. 3. Written informed consent obtained from the subject prior to performing any protocol-related procedures, including screening evaluations 4. Age \> 18 years at time of study entry 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 6. Adequate normal organ and marrow function as defined below: Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL; Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 × 109/L (\> 1500 per mm3); Platelet count ≥ 100 × 109/L (\>100,000 per mm3); Serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5× institutional upper limit of normal (ULN)AST \<3.0; Creatinine clearance \>50mL/miN; Aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 × ULN (≤ 5 × ULN if documented liver metastases are present); Serum creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min as determined by the Cockcroft-Gault equation. Males: Creatinine CL (mL/min) = Weight (kg) × (140 - Age) 72 × serum creatinine (mg/dL) Females: Creatinine CL (mL/min) = Weight (kg) × (140 - Age) × 0.85 72 × serum creatinine (mg/dL) 7. Female subjects must either be of non-reproductive potential (i.e., post-menopausal by history: ≥60 years old and no menses for \>1 year without an alternative medical cause; OR history of hysterectomy, OR history of bilateral tubal ligation, OR history of bilateral oophorectomy) or must have a negative serum pregnancy test upon study entry. 8. The subject is willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing treatment and scheduled visits and examinations including follow-up. 9. Weight \>30 Kg Exclusion Criteria: 1. Involvement in the planning and/or conduct of the study (applies to both AstraZeneca staff and/or staff at the study site) or previous enrollment or randomization in the present study. 2. Participation in another clinical study with an investigational product during the last 3 months. 3. Any previous treatment with a PD1 or PD-L1 inhibitor, including durvalumab. 4. Receipt of the last dose of anti-cancer therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, biologic therapy, tumor embolization, monoclonal antibodies, or other investigational agent) \<28 days 5. Mean QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc) ≥470 ms calculated from 3 electrocardiograms (ECGs) using Fredericia's Correction. 6. Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 28 days before the infusion with durvalumab or durvalumab + tremelimumab with the exceptions of intranasal and inhaled corticosteroids or systemic corticosteroids at physiological doses, which are not to exceed 10 mg/day of prednisone or an equivalent corticosteroid. 7. Any unresolved toxicity (\>CTCAE grade 2) from previous anti-cancer therapy from diseases other than MPM. 8. Any prior Grade ≥3 immune-related adverse event (irAE) while receiving any previous immunotherapy agent, or any unresolved irAE \>Grade 1 for disease other than MPM. 9. Known auto-immune conditions requiring systemic immune suppression therapy other than prednisone \< 10 mg daily (or equivalent). 10. History of interstitial pneumonitis of autoimmune etiology (including immune checkpoint pneumonitis) which has been symptomatic and/or treatment in the past. Any evidence of current ILD or pneumonitis or a prior history of ILD or non-infectious pneumonitis requiring high-dose glucocorticoids. 11. History of primary immunodeficiency. 12. History of allogeneic organ transplant. 13. Intolerance of anti- PD-1/PD-L1 or CTLA-4 axis drug(s), or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation or immune checkpoint pathways, including prior therapy with anti-tumor vaccines or other immune-stimulatory anti-tumor agents. 14. Concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical conditions which may compromise participation in the study, including impaired heart function or clinically significant heart disease. 15. A concurrent diagnosis of a separate malignancy is allowed if clinically stable and does not require tumor-directed therapy. 16. Known history of HIV seropositivity or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis C virus (allowed if received curative therapy), acute or chronic active hepatitis B infection, or other serious chronic infection requiring ongoing treatment. 17. Current active infectious disease requiring systemic antibiotics, antifungal, or antiviral treatment on day 1 of study drug. Patients receiving prophylactic antibiotics (e.g., for prevention of urinary tract infection or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are eligible. 18. History of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. 19. Receipt of live attenuated vaccination within 30 days prior to receiving durvalumab or + tremelimumab. 20. Female subjects who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or male or female subjects of reproductive potential who are not employing an effective method of birth control. 21. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the evaluation of the study treatment or interpretation of subject safety or study results. 22. Symptomatic or uncontrolled brain metastases requiring concurrent treatment, inclusive of but not limited to surgery, radiation, and/or corticosteroids. 23. Subjects with uncontrolled seizures. 24. No tissue is obtainable at the time of thoracoscopy.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Durvalumab / tremelimumab

Durvalumab concentrate for solution for infusion will be supplied in glass vials containing 500 mg durvalumab at a concentration of 50 mg/mL. Tremelimumab concentrate for solution for infusion will be supplied in glass vials containing 400 mg or 25 mg tremelimumab at a concentration of 20 mg/mL.

DRUG

Platinum cisplatin or carboplatin and pemetrexed chemotherapy plus durvalumab/tremelimumab

Cisplatin 75mg/ m2 (or carboplatin AUC 5-6) + pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 will be provided as per standard of care. Durvalumab concentrate for solution for infusion will be supplied in glass vials containing 500 mg durvalumab at a concentration of 50 mg/mL. Tremelimumab concentrate for solution for infusion will be supplied in glass vials containing 400 mg or 25 mg tremelimumab at a concentration of 20 mg/mL.

Locations (2)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Duke Cancer Institute
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Baylor St Lukes
Houston, Texas, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05932199), the sponsor (Baylor College of Medicine), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05932199 clinical trial studying?

Objectives: The investigators will test whether combination of chemoimmunotherapy or dual agent immunotherapy alone improves efficacy for patients with MPM. Primary Objectives: The primary objective is to test whether the combination of platinum-based chemotherapy and pemetrexed with durvalumab / tremelimumab or durvalumab / tremelimumab alone improves recurrence-free survival for patients with resectable MPM compared to historical, published data for surgery with chemotherapy. Secondary Objective(s): The secondary objectives are to determine the safety of and whether the platinum-based ch… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05932199?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05932199?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05932199. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05932199. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.