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Background: A phase I study ofnivolumab (a PD-1 receptor blocking Ab) demonstrated durable responses and a tolerable safety profile in NSCLC pts who failed ≥1 chemotherapy regimen. We report an interim analysis of a phase I study with nivolumab + PT-doublets in chemotherapy-naive advanced NSCLC pts. Methods: Stage IIIB/IV NSCLC pts were randomized by histology ≥9 wk prior to data lock (Dec 2012) to: A) nivolumab/gemcitabine/cisplatin; B) nivolumab/pemetrexed/cisplatin; or C) nivolumab/carboplatin/paclitaxel according to a phase I dose de-escalation design to assess the toxicities and incidence of DLTs in the first 6 wk of dosing. Nivolumab doses were started at 10 mg/kg IV Q3W and given until progression. PT-doublet was given for 4 cycles at standard dosing. At a tolerable dose, cohorts were expanded up to 20 pts. Results: 43 pts were treated with nivolumab + PT-doublet: Arm A, n=12 squamous (sq); Arm B, n=15 (non-sq); and Arm C, n=16 (3 sq + 13 non-sq). No DLTs were seen across arms. Gr 3-4 regimen-related AEs were 49% across arms, and 25%, 47%, and 69% for Arms A, B, and C, respectively. Select Gr 3-4 toxicities reported included: pneumonitis, rash, nephritis, and colitis (Table). 3 pts had Gr 3 pneumonitis and were addressed with management algorithms (dose discontinuation and immune-modulating therapies). 2 pts fully resolved, however 1 resolved pt subsequently died from Aspergillus pneumonia. 1 pt died of disease progression with unresolved pneumonitis (autopsy confirmed). Total/Confirmed ORRs (RECIST 1.1) were 43/33%, 40/33%, and 31/31% in Arms A, B, and C, respectively. Conclusions: No DLTs were seen with 10 mg/kg nivolumab combined with PT-doublets; maintenance treatment is ongoing. Similar to monotherapy, select nivolumab related toxicities can be addressed with management algorithms. Safety, durability, and confirmation of responses will be updated based on a 2013 data analysis, including a 5 mg/kg nivolumab dose cohort. Clinical trial information: NCT01454102. [Table: see text]