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Study of Subcutaneous Pembrolizumab versus Intravenous Pembrolizumab, Given with Chemotherapy, to Treat Metastatic Squamous or Non Squamous Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
EU CTIS ID: 2023-508308-40-00
What this study is testing
1. To compare AUC between pembrolizumab SC vs pembrolizumab IV. 2. To compare Ctrough between pembrolizumab SC vs pembrolizumab IV
- Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Has pathologically (histologically or cytologically) confirmed diagnosis of squamous or nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Has adequate organ function
- Has Stage IV (T any, N any, M1a, M1b, or M1c - American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th Edition) squamous or nonsquamous NSCLC
- Has confirmation that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), or Receptor Tyrosine Kinase 1 (ROS1)-directed therapy is not indicated in nonsquamous NSCLC as well as mixed nonsquamous/squamous NSCLC. Participants with purely squamous NSCLC do not require testing
- Has not received prior systemic treatment for their metastatic NSCLC. Participants who received adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy are eligible if the adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy was completed at least 12 months prior to the development of metastatic disease
- Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score (PS) of 0 or 1
You likely can't join if
- Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years
- Before the first dose of study intervention: a) Has received prior systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy for metastatic NSCLC b) Has received antineoplastic biological therapy for metastatic NSCLC c) Has had major surgery (<3 weeks prior to first dose) d) Has received prior therapy with an anti-programmed cell death 1 (anti-PD-1), anti-programmed cell death ligand 1 (anti-PD-L1), or anti-programmed cell death ligand 2 (anti-PD-L2) agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or coinhibitory T-cell receptor
- Received radiation therapy to the lung that is >30 Gray within 6 months of the first dose of study intervention
- Is expected to require any other form of antineoplastic therapy while on study
- For participants with nonsquamous histology: Is unable to interrupt aspirin or other Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other than an aspirin dose ≤1.3 g/day, for a 5-day period
- For participants with nonsquamous histology: Is unable or unwilling to take folic acid or vitamin B12 supplementation
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Has pathologically (histologically or cytologically) confirmed diagnosis of squamous or nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Has adequate organ function
- Has Stage IV (T any, N any, M1a, M1b, or M1c - American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th Edition) squamous or nonsquamous NSCLC
- Has confirmation that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), or Receptor Tyrosine Kinase 1 (ROS1)-directed therapy is not indicated in nonsquamous NSCLC as well as mixed nonsquamous/squamous NSCLC. Participants with purely squamous NSCLC do not require testing
- Has not received prior systemic treatment for their metastatic NSCLC. Participants who received adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy are eligible if the adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy was completed at least 12 months prior to the development of metastatic disease
- Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score (PS) of 0 or 1
- Male participants are eligible to participate if they agree to use contraception as per protocol unless confirmed to be azoospermic
- A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: is not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) or is a WOCBP who agrees of using a contraceptive method per protocol
- Has measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as assessed by the local site investigator/radiology
- Submit an archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core or incisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated for PD-L1 status determination prior to randomization
What rules you out
- Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years
- Before the first dose of study intervention: a) Has received prior systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy for metastatic NSCLC b) Has received antineoplastic biological therapy for metastatic NSCLC c) Has had major surgery (<3 weeks prior to first dose) d) Has received prior therapy with an anti-programmed cell death 1 (anti-PD-1), anti-programmed cell death ligand 1 (anti-PD-L1), or anti-programmed cell death ligand 2 (anti-PD-L2) agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or coinhibitory T-cell receptor
- Received radiation therapy to the lung that is >30 Gray within 6 months of the first dose of study intervention
- Is expected to require any other form of antineoplastic therapy while on study
- For participants with nonsquamous histology: Is unable to interrupt aspirin or other Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other than an aspirin dose ≤1.3 g/day, for a 5-day period
- For participants with nonsquamous histology: Is unable or unwilling to take folic acid or vitamin B12 supplementation
- Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention or have had a history of radiation pneumonitis. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities and not require corticosteroids. A 1-week washout is permitted for palliative radiation (≤2 weeks of radiotherapy) to non-central nervous system (CNS) disease
- Has received a live or live attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study intervention
- Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention
- Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior the first dose of study intervention
- Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant
- Has known central nervous system (i.e., brain and/or spinal cord) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Participants with treated brain metastases may participate only if they satisfy all of the following: a) Have no evidence of new or enlarging brain metastases confirmed by post-treatment repeat brain imaging performed at least 4 weeks after pretreatment brain imaging, and b) Are neurologically stable without the need for steroids for at least 14 days before first dose of trial treatment as per local site assessment
- Has severe hypersensitivity to study intervention and/or any of its excipients
- Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years
- Has a history of (noninfectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease
- Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy
- Has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and/or Hepatitis B infection or known active Hepatitis C infection
- Has a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder that would interfere with the participant's ability to cooperate with the requirements of the study
- Has symptomatic ascites or pleural effusion. A participant who is clinically stable after treatment for these conditions is eligible
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- United States
- Taiwan
- South Africa
- Korea, Republic of
- Guatemala
- Japan
- Russian Federation
- Brazil
- Peru
- Ukraine
- Turkey
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include United States; Taiwan; South Africa; Korea, Republic of; Guatemala; Japan and 5 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from EU CTIS; the study team decides eligibility.