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A Clinical Study of Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase Alfa (MK-3475A) to Treat Newly-diagnosed Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (MK-3475A-F84)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Lung Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06698042
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is metastatic, which means cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

Some people with metastatic NSCLC are treated with pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy treatment that is given into a vein as an intravenous (IV) infusion. Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfa is pembrolizumab that is given under the skin as a subcutaneous (SC) injection. The goal of this study is to compare what happens to pembrolizumab in a person's body over time when it is given as an IV infusion or SC injection.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous or nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • Measurable disease as assessed by the local site investigator/radiology.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of small cell lung cancer or, for mixed tumors, presence of small cell elements.
  • Received prior systemic anticancer therapy for their metastatic NSCLC.
  • Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years.
  • Known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
  • Active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years.
  • History of (noninfectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease.
  • Active infection requiring systemic therapy.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfaPembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfaPembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfa SC will be administered for squamous and nonsquamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm; participants may be eligible for second course.
PembrolizumabPembrolizumab"Pembrolizumab by IV Infusion will be administered for squamous and nonsquamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm; participants may be eligible for second course,
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Area Under the Curve (AUC) of Pembrolizumab Measured After the First DoseAt designated time points (up to approximately 14 months)

AUC is defined as area under curve exposure. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine AUC.

Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Measured at Steady StateAt designated time points (Up to ~18 months)

Ctrough is defined as the trough concentration at steady-state. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine Ctrough

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Measured After the First DoseAt designated time points (Up to ~28 months)

Ctrough is defined as the trough concentration. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine Ctrough.

Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab Measured After the First DoseAt designated time points (Up to ~28 months)

Cmax is defined as the peak concentration over the dosing interval. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine Cmax.

AUC of Pembrolizumab Measured at Steady StateAt designated time points (Up to ~28 months)

AUC is defined as area under curve exposure at steady state. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine AUC.

Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab Measured at Steady StateAt designated time points (Up to ~28 months)

Cmax is defined as the peak concentration over the dosing interval in steady-state. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine Cmax

Model-based Ctrough of Pembrolizumab Measured After the First DoseAt designated time points (Up to ~28 monhts

Model-based Ctrough is defined as the value of trough concentration at the end of the dosing interval, as predicted by the population PK model.

Model-based Ctrough of Pembrolizumab Measured at Steady StateAt designated time points (Up to ~28 months)

Model-based steady-state Ctrough is defined as the value of trough concentration at the end of the dosing interval at steady-state, as predicted by the population PK model.

Number of participants with antipembrolizumab antibodiesBaseline and up to approximately 28 months

Blood samples are to be collected at designated time points for the determination of the presence or absence of anti-pembrolizumab antibodies. The percentage of participants who develop anti pembrolizumab antibodies will be reported.

Objective Response Rate (ORR)Up to approximately 60 months

ORR is defined as the percentage of participants with Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions) or Partial Response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1). The percentage of participants who experience CR or PR as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) will be presented.

Progression-free Survival (PFS)Up to approximately 60 months

PFS is defined as the time from randomization to the first documented progressive disease (PD) or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first as assessed by Response Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1). PD is defined as ≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. PFS as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) will be presented.

Duration of Response (DOR)Up to approximately 60 months

For participants who demonstrate a confirmed Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions) or Partial Response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1), DOR is defined as the time from first documented evidence of CR or PR until progressive disease (PD) or death. Per RECIST 1.1, PD is defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. DOR as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) will be presented

Number of Participants Who Experience an AE- All ParticipantsUp to approximately 28 months

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, disease, or worsening of preexisting condition temporally associated with study treatment and irrespective of causality to study treatment.

Overall survival (OS)Up to approximately 60 months

OS is defined as time from randomization to death due to any cause.

Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Intervention Due to an AEUp to approximately 25 months

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, disease, or worsening of preexisting condition temporally associated with study treatment and irrespective of causality to study treatment.

Change in Score from Baseline: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30)Global Health Status/Quality of Life (QoL)- Items 29 and 30Baseline and up to approximately 26 months

The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a questionnaire to assess the overall quality of life of cancer patients. Participant responses to the questions "How would you rate your overall health during the past week?" and "How would you rate your overall quality of life during the past week?" are scored on a 7- point scale (1= Very poor to 7=Excellent). Using linear transformation, raw scores are standardized, so that scores range from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates a better overall health status. The change from baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 Items 29 and 30 combined score will be presented.

Change in Score from Baseline: EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning (Items 1 to 5)Baseline and up to approximately 26 months

Change from baseline in the score of EORTC QLQ-C30 Items 1-5 will be presented. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a cancer specific health-related quality-of life (QoL) questionnaire. Participant responses to 5 questions about their physical functioning are scored on a 4-point scale (1=Not at All to 4=Very Much). Higher scores indicate a worse level of function.

Change in Score from Baseline: EORTC QLQ-C30 Role functioning (Items 6 and 7)Baseline and up to approximately 26 months

Change from baseline in the score of EORTC QLQ-C30 Items 6-7 will be presented. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a cancer specific health-related quality-of life (QoL) questionnaire. Participant responses to questions about their role functioning are scored on a 4-point scale (1=Not at All to 4=Very Much). Higher scores indicate a worse level of function.

Trial Locations

Locations (55)

Osaka International Cancer Institute ( Site 4005)

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Osaka, Japan

Illinois Cancer Care ( Site 0101)

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Peoria, Illinois, United States

Montefiore Medical Center ( Site 0104)

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Bronx, New York, United States

Beijing Peking Union Medical College Hospital ( Site 5000)

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Beijing, Beijing, China

Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital ( Site 5018)

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Chongqing, Chongqing, China

Fujian Province Cancer Hospital ( Site 5007)

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Fuzhou, Fujian, China

The First Affiliated hospital of Xiamen University ( Site 5008)

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XiaMen, Fujian, China

The first affiliated hospital, Sun Yat-Sen university ( Site 5011)

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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital ( Site 5003)

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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Huizhou Central People's Hospital ( Site 5004)

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Huizhou, Guangdong, China

Takarazuka City Hospital ( Site 4006)

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Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan

Jiangmen Center Hospital ( Site 5001)

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Jiangmen, Guangdong, China

Liuzhou People's Hospital ( Site 5009)

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Liuzhou, Guangxi, China

Wuhan Union Hospital Cancer Center-Cancer Center ( Site 5015)

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Wuhan, Hubei, China

The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University ( Site 5019)

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Nanchang, Jiangxi, China

Jilin Province Tumor Hospital ( Site 5014)

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Changchun, Jilin, China

Jinan Central Hospital ( Site 5012)

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Jinan, Shandong, China

Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital ( Site 5010)

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Shanghai, Shanghai, China

West China Hospital of Sichuan University ( Site 5016)

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Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Sichuan Cancer Hospital. ( Site 5006)

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Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine ( Site 5021)

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Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province ( Site 5002)

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Linhai, Zhejiang, China

CELAN,S.A ( Site 1104)

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Guatemala., Guatemala

MEDI-K ( Site 1101)

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Guatemala, Guatemala

Private Practice- Dr. Rixci Augusto Lenin Ramírez ( Site 1102)

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Guatemala, Guatemala

Centro Medico Integral De Cancerología (CEMIC) ( Site 1103)

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Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Fujita Health University Hospital ( Site 4004)

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Toyoake, Aichi, Japan

Ehime University Hospital ( Site 4007)

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Toon, Ehime, Japan

Kanagawa Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center ( Site 4002)

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

National Hospital Organization Kinki-chuo Chest Medical Center ( Site 4009)

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Sakai, Osaka, Japan

Clínica Internacional - Sede San Borja ( Site 1002)

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Lima, Peru

Miyagi Cancer Center ( Site 4000)

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Natori, Miyagi, Japan

Saitama Prefectural Cancer Center ( Site 4001)

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Kitaadachi-gun, Saitama, Japan

Tochigi Cancer Center ( Site 4008)

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Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan

Juntendo University Hospital ( Site 4003)

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Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan

Korea University Guro Hospital ( Site 3001)

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Pusan National University Hospital ( Site 3002)

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Pusan Kwangyokshi, Pusan-Kwangyokshi, Korea, Republic of

Chungnam National University Hospital ( Site 3003)

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Daejeon, Taejon-Kwangyokshi, Korea, Republic of

IPOR Instituto Peruano de Oncología & Radioterapia ( Site 1004)

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Lima, Peru

Oncosalud ( Site 1000)

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Lima, Peru

Mazowiecki Szpital Wojewódzki w Siedlcach-Siedleckie Centrum Onkologii ( Site 2305)

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Siedlce, Mazowieckie, Poland

Narodowy Instytut Onkologii ( Site 2303)

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Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

SC Radiotherapy Center Cluj SRL ( Site 2203)

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Floresti, Cluj, Romania

S.C. Centrul de Oncologie Sf. Nectarie SRL ( Site 2201)

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Craiova, Dolj, Romania

Institutul Oncologic ( Site 2202)

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Cluj, Romania

Onkologikoa - Instituto Oncologico de San Sebastian ( Site 2454)

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San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Hospital General Universitari Vall d Hebron ( Site 2450)

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Barcelona, Spain

INSTITUTO CATALAN DE ONCOLOGIA- L´HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT ( Site 2451)

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Barcelona, Spain

Hospital Universitario Juan Ramon Jimenez ( Site 2453)

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Huelva, Spain

Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena ( Site 2455)

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Sevilla, Spain

Gulhane Egitim Arastirma Hastanesi ( Site 2504)

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Ankara, Turkey

Hacettepe Universite Hastaneleri-oncology hospital ( Site 2500)

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Ankara, Turkey

TC Saglik Bakanligi Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin Sehir Hastanesi ( Site 2506)

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İstanbul, Turkey

Torbay Hospital ( Site 2100)

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Torquay, England, United Kingdom

The Royal Cornwall Hospital ( Site 2102)

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Truro, England, United Kingdom

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