Intra-lesional Nivolumab Therapy for Limited Cutaneous Kaposi Sarcoma

Summary

Infection with Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV, or human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8)) causes Kaposi sarcoma (KS). These virally associated diseases occur more frequently in HIV-infected individuals, but can also be found in HIV-uninfected population. Evolution of immunosuppressive mechanisms presumably plays a permissive role in the development, progression and recurrence of these virus-associated cancers and pre-cancers. Currently, available treatment options for these lesions are imperfect and there is no clear treatment for patients with limited cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma (KS). Radiation and injection of vinblastine both have side effects that may not be acceptable. Nivolumab has been used to treat more extensive KS when given intravenously. To the best of the investigator's knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the safety of intra-lesional injections of nivolumab in patients with KS.

Timeline

Start

2018-05-07

Primary completion

2021-06-30

Completion

2021-06-30

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