Neoplasms, AdvancedPhase 1NCT02731742
Dose Evaluation of MK-1966 in Combination With SD-101 in Participants With Advanced Malignancies (MK-1966-001)
A Phase 1 study testing MK-1966 and SD-101 in people with Neoplasms, Advanced, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
Trial summary
This was a non-randomized, open-label study of MK-1966 used in combination with SD-101 in the treatment of advanced malignancies. The study included an initial Dose Evaluation phase (Part A) to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/maximum administered dose (MAD) by evaluating Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) of… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Neoplasms, Advanced
- What is being tested?
- MK-1966 and SD-101
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 14 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 22 Jun 2016to 8 Jan 2018
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Has a histologically- or cytologically-confirmed advanced malignancy that has progressed after standard-of-care therapy/treatments and there is no available therapy likely to convey clinical benefit
- Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1
- Has a life expectancy ≥ 6 months
- Female participants must not be pregnant (negative urine or serum human chorionic gonadotropin test at screening and again within 72 hours prior to receiving the first dose of study therapy)
- Female and male participants of reproductive potential must agree to use adequate contraception during the course of the study through 120 days after study the last dose of study therapy
- Has ability to submit archived or fresh tumor sample during the screening period
Who cannot join
- Has had chemotherapy, radiation, or biological cancer therapy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study therapy, or who has not recovered to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade 1 or better from the adverse events due to cancer therapeutics administered more than 4 weeks earlier
- Has participated in a study of an investigational agent and received study therapy or used an investigational device within 28 days of study start
- Is expected to require any other form of antineoplastic therapy while on study
- Is on chronic systemic steroid therapy in excess of replacement doses, or on any other form of immunosuppressive medication
- Has a history of a malignancy, unless potentially curative treatment has been completed, with no evidence of malignancy for 5 years
- Has known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis
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- Has had a severe hypersensitivity reaction to treatment with another monoclonal antibody
- Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years
- Has an active infection requiring therapy
- Has active, current pneumonitis, or a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids
- Has had a prior stem cell or bone marrow transplant
- Is positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and/or Hepatitis B or C
- Has known psychiatric disorder that would interfere with fulfilling the requirements of the study
- Is a regular user of any illicit drugs or had a recent history of substance abuse
- Has symptomatic ascites or pleural effusion
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study
- Has clinically significant heart disease that affects normal activities
- Has had major surgery (requiring at least a 3 day hospital stay) in the past 28 days
- Has received a live vaccine within 30 days prior to first dose of study therapy
About this study
Official title: A Phase 1/1b Trial of MK-1966 in Combination With SD-101 in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
This was a non-randomized, open-label study of MK-1966 used in combination with SD-101 in the treatment of advanced malignancies. The study included an initial Dose Evaluation phase (Part A) to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/maximum administered dose (MAD) by evaluating Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) of four dose combinations of MK-1966 and SD-101. Following determination of the MTD/MAD, approximately 20 participants each were to be enrolled in two expansion cohorts (Parts B or C) to confirm/refine the MTD/MAD. The study was terminated by the Sponsor before enrollment into Part A concluded and before enrollment into Parts B and C began.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Advanced
- Being tested
- MK-1966, SD-101
- Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MK-1966Biological
MK-1966 administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion
SD-101Drug
SD-101 administered as an intratumoral (IT) injection
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dose A MK-1966 + Dose A SD-101 | Experimental | Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. Receives: Biological: MK-1966; Drug: SD-101 |
| Dose A MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101 | Experimental | Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. Receives: Biological: MK-1966; Drug: SD-101 |
| Dose B MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101 | Experimental | Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. Receives: Biological: MK-1966; Drug: SD-101 |
| Dose C MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101 | Experimental | Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. Receives: Biological: MK-1966; Drug: SD-101 |
| Part B Expansion Cohort | Experimental | Participants were to receive the MTD/MAD of MK-1966 and SD-101 established in Part A for up to 7 additional treatment cycles with MK-1966 and up to 6 additional treatment cycles with SD-101. Each cycle was to be 21 days. Receives: Biological: MK-1966; Drug: SD-101 |
| Part C Expansion Cohort | Experimental | Participants were to receive the MTD/MAD of MK-1966 and SD-101 established in Part A for up to 7 additional treatment cycles with MK-1966 and 6 additional treatment cycles with SD-101. Each cycle was to be 21 days. Receives: Biological: MK-1966; Drug: SD-101 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants With a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
The occurrence of any of the following toxicities during Cycle 1 (Days 1-21), if assessed by the Investigator to be possibly, probably or definitely related to MK-1966 or SD-101, was considered a DLT:
- Grade (Gr) 4 non-hematologic toxicity;
- Gr 4 hematologic toxicity lasting >7 days, except thrombocytopenia: *Gr 4 thrombocytopenia of any duration; *Gr 3 thrombocytopenia if associated with bleeding;
- Gr 3 non-hematologic toxicity lasting >3 days despite optimal supportive care;
- Any Gr 3 or Gr 4 non-hematologic laboratory abnormality, if: medical intervention is required OR abnormality leads to hospitalization OR abnormality persists for >1 week;
- Febrile neutropenia Gr 3 or Gr 4;
- Any drug-related AE which caused participant to discontinue study drug during Cycle 1
- Gr 5 toxicity; or
- Delay in initiation of Cycle 2 for >2 weeks due to study drug-related toxicity. The percentage of participants who experienced a DLT during Cycle 1 is presented.
Measured: From time of first dose of study drug to the end of Cycle 1. Each cycle was 21 days. (Up to 21 days)
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered study drug and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the study drug or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a pre-existing condition that was temporally associated with the use of study drug, was also an AE. The number of participants who experienced as AE is presented.
Measured: From first dose of study drug through 90 days after last dose of study drug (Up to approximately 22 weeks)
Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Drug Due to AEs
The number of participants who discontinued study drug due to an AE is presented.
Measured: From first dose of study drug up to last dose of study drug (Up to approximately 9 weeks)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Apr 2016 (estimated)
- Study start22 Jun 2016
- Primary completion8 Jan 2018
- Study completion8 Jan 2018
Why it stopped: The study was terminated early due to business reasons.
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Neoplasms, AdvancedStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Medical Director, Study director, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02731742
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1966-001
- Other IDs
- MK-1966-001
- Status last verified
- Sep 2018
- First submitted
- 4 Apr 2016
- Last updated
- 4 Feb 2019
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: https://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Feb 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 1/1b Trial of MK-1966 in Combination With SD-101 in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02731742
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1966-001
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Advanced
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: The study was terminated early due to business reasons.
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 22 Jun 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Jan 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 8 Jan 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Apr 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 4 Feb 2019
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This was a non-randomized, open-label study of MK-1966 used in combination with SD-101 in the treatment of advanced malignancies. The study included an initial Dose Evaluation phase (Part A) to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/maximum administered dose (MAD) by evaluating Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) of four dose combinations of MK-1966 and SD-101. Following determination of the MTD/MAD, approximately 20 participants each were to be enrolled in two expansion cohorts (Parts B or C) to confirm/refine the MTD/MAD. The study was terminated by the Sponsor before enrollment into Part A concluded and before enrollment into Parts B and C began.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 6
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dose A MK-1966 + Dose A SD-101 | Experimental | Biological: MK-1966, Drug: SD-101Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. |
| Dose A MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101 | Experimental | Biological: MK-1966, Drug: SD-101Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. |
| Dose B MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101 | Experimental | Biological: MK-1966, Drug: SD-101Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. |
| Dose C MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101 | Experimental | Biological: MK-1966, Drug: SD-101Participants received a combination of MK-1966 (Days 1 and 21) and SD-101 (Days 1, 8, 15 and Day 22) in Part A of the study (approximately 21 days). Participants were to continue in one of two expansion cohorts (Part B or C) and receive up to 8 cycles of treatment (approximately 24 weeks). Each cycle was 21 days. |
| Part B Expansion Cohort | Experimental | Biological: MK-1966, Drug: SD-101Participants were to receive the MTD/MAD of MK-1966 and SD-101 established in Part A for up to 7 additional treatment cycles with MK-1966 and up to 6 additional treatment cycles with SD-101. Each cycle was to be 21 days. |
| Part C Expansion Cohort | Experimental | Biological: MK-1966, Drug: SD-101Participants were to receive the MTD/MAD of MK-1966 and SD-101 established in Part A for up to 7 additional treatment cycles with MK-1966 and 6 additional treatment cycles with SD-101. Each cycle was to be 21 days. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Has a histologically- or cytologically-confirmed advanced malignancy that has progressed after standard-of-care therapy/treatments and there is no available therapy likely to convey clinical benefit
- Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1
- Has a life expectancy ≥ 6 months
- Female participants must not be pregnant (negative urine or serum human chorionic gonadotropin test at screening and again within 72 hours prior to receiving the first dose of study therapy)
- Female and male participants of reproductive potential must agree to use adequate contraception during the course of the study through 120 days after study the last dose of study therapy
Key exclusion criteria (19 listed)
- Has had chemotherapy, radiation, or biological cancer therapy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study therapy, or who has not recovered to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade 1 or better from the adverse events due to cancer therapeutics administered more than 4 weeks earlier
- Has participated in a study of an investigational agent and received study therapy or used an investigational device within 28 days of study start
- Is expected to require any other form of antineoplastic therapy while on study
- Is on chronic systemic steroid therapy in excess of replacement doses, or on any other form of immunosuppressive medication
- Has a history of a malignancy, unless potentially curative treatment has been completed, with no evidence of malignancy for 5 years
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| MK-1966MK-1966 administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion | Biological | Dose A MK-1966 + Dose A SD-101, Dose A MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101, Dose B MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101, Dose C MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101, Part B Expansion Cohort, Part C Expansion Cohort |
| SD-101SD-101 administered as an intratumoral (IT) injection | Drug | Dose A MK-1966 + Dose A SD-101, Dose A MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101, Dose B MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101, Dose C MK-1966 + Dose B SD-101, Part B Expansion Cohort, Part C Expansion Cohort |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants With a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
Time frame: From time of first dose of study drug to the end of Cycle 1. Each cycle was 21 days. (Up to 21 days)
The occurrence of any of the following toxicities during Cycle 1 (Days 1-21), if assessed by the Investigator to be possibly, probably or definitely related to MK-1966 or SD-101, was considered a DLT: 1. Grade (Gr) 4 non-hematologic toxicity; 2. Gr 4 hematologic toxicity lasting >7 days, except thrombocytopenia: *Gr 4 thrombocytopenia of any duration; *Gr 3 thrombocytopenia if associated with bleeding; 3. Gr 3 non-hematologic toxicity lasting >3 days despite optimal supportive care; 4. Any Gr 3 or Gr 4 non-hematologic laboratory abnormality, if: medical intervention is required OR abnormality leads to hospitalization OR abnormality persists for >1 week; 5. Febrile neutropenia Gr 3 or Gr 4; 6. Any drug-related AE which caused participant to discontinue study drug during Cycle 1 7. Gr 5 toxicity; or 8. Delay in initiation of Cycle 2 for >2 weeks due to study drug-related toxicity. The percentage of participants who experienced a DLT during Cycle 1 is presented.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Time frame: From first dose of study drug through 90 days after last dose of study drug (Up to approximately 22 weeks)
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered study drug and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding, for example), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the study drug or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a pre-existing condition that was temporally associated with the use of study drug, was also an AE. The number of participants who experienced as AE is presented.
Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Drug Due to AEs
Time frame: From first dose of study drug up to last dose of study drug (Up to approximately 9 weeks)
The number of participants who discontinued study drug due to an AE is presented.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Feb 2019.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. https://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Medical Director study director
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing MK-1966 and SD-101 in people with Neoplasms, Advanced, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 19 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Feb 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 4 Feb 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage of Participants With a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) (time frame: From time of first dose of study drug to the end of Cycle 1. Each cycle was 21 days. (Up to 21 days)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Feb 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.