Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Combination treatment for advanced pleural mesothelioma

Official title: A Phase III, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter, Global Study of Volrustomig (MEDI5752) in Combination With Carboplatin Plus Pemetrexed Versus Platinum Plus Pemetrexed or Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Participants With Unresectable Pleural Mesothelioma (eVOLVE-Meso)

Run by AstraZeneca · NCT06097728 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing a new combination treatment for adults with advanced pleural mesothelioma to see if it works better than the usual care options.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment825 (estimated)
SponsorAstraZeneca
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Nivolumab, Ipilimumab
Locations178 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 177 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06097728 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed advanced unresectable pleural mesothelioma.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active autoimmune disorders or uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This phase III, randomized, open-label, multicenter study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Volrustomig (MEDI5752) combined with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed compared to the investigator's choice of standard treatments in patients with unresectable pleural mesothelioma. Eligible participants are adults with a confirmed diagnosis of advanced unresectable pleural mesothelioma who will be randomized to receive either the experimental treatment or standard care. The study will assess treatment outcomes based on measurable disease and patient safety.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients with advanced pleural mesothelioma.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar combination therapies in treating mesothelioma, indicating potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant must be ≥ 18 years at the time of screening
* Histologically proven diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma with known histology (epithelioid vs. non-epithelioid)
* Advanced unresectable disease that cannot be treated with curative surgery (with or without chemotherapy)
* WHO/ECOG performance status of 0 or 1 with no deterioration (that is, ECOG PS\>1) over the previous 2 weeks prior to day of first dosing
* Has measurable disease per modified RECIST1.1
* Has adequate bone marrow reserve and organ function at baseline

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* As judged by the investigator, any condition that would interfere with evaluation of the investigational product or interpretation of participant safety or study results.
* Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders
* History of another primary malignancy with exceptions.
* Uncontrolled intercurrent illness
* Tuberculosis, hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that is not well controlled
* Any concurrent chemotherapy, radiotherapy, investigational, biologic, or hormonal therapy for cancer treatment
* Untreated or progressive CNS metastatic disease

Where it's running

  • Research Site
    Santa Rosa, California, United States
    Recruiting
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    Aurora, Colorado, United States
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    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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    Chicago, Illinois, United States
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    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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    St Louis, Missouri, United States
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    Commack, New York, United States
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    Valhalla, New York, United States
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    Columbus, Ohio, United States
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    Portland, Oregon, United States
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    Portland, Oregon, United States
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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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    Houston, Texas, United States
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    Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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    Berlin, Germany
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    Berlin, Germany
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    Bochum, Germany
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    Cologne, Germany
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    Essen, Germany
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    Gauting, Germany
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    Georgsmarienhütte, Germany
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    Großhansdorf, Germany
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    Hamburg, Germany
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    Heidelberg, Germany
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    Kiel, Germany
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    Münster, Germany
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    Regensburg, Germany
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    Seoul, South Korea
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    Seoul, South Korea
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    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Withdrawn
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    Duarte, California, United States
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    East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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    Independence, Ohio, United States
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    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Withdrawn
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    Chermside, Australia
    Active not recruiting
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    Clayton, Australia
    Active not recruiting
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    Melbourne, Australia
    Active not recruiting
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    Nedlands, Australia
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    Westmead, Australia
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    Anderlecht, Belgium
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    Antwerp, Belgium
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    Ghent, Belgium
    Completed
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    Hasselt, Belgium
    Active not recruiting
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    Leuven, Belgium
    Withdrawn
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    Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
    Active not recruiting

+128 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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