Investigating cardiovascular effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients
Official title: Vascular Toxicities of Immune ChecKpoint Inhibitors : From Bed to Benchside
Run by Institut Mutualiste Montsouris · NCT06020651 · 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 how immune checkpoint inhibitors used for cancer treatment might affect heart health in patients by looking at changes in blood flow and other markers before and after treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut Mutualiste Montsouris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT06020651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients scheduled for their first ICI therapy and matched controls with cancer who are not receiving ICI treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a major cardiovascular event in the past six months or those with a history of ICI therapy 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 study aims to explore the mechanisms behind atherosclerotic plaque instability in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for various cancers. It will involve a prospective pilot approach, comparing surrogate markers of vascular toxicity and circulating biomarkers before and after ICI treatment. The study will utilize arterial Doppler measurements to assess flow-mediated reserve, a key indicator of endothelial function. By understanding these mechanisms, the research seeks to shed light on the cardiovascular risks associated with ICIs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and management of cardiovascular risks in cancer patients undergoing ICI therapy.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific mechanisms of atherosclerosis related to ICIs have not been extensively studied, there is growing interest in the cardiovascular effects of cancer therapies, indicating potential for novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients scheduled for first ICI therapy at our institution; * Matched controls with cancer and no ICI therapy; Exclusion Criteria: * Major cardiovascular event in the past 6 months; * Unable to provide informed consent; * History of ICI therapy
Where it's running
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INstitut Mutualiste Montsouris
Paris, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Isabelle Sauret, MBS
- Email: isabelle.sauret@imm.fr
- Phone: +33 1 56 61
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.