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Colorectal NeoplasmsPhase 3NCT04776148

Study of Lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Standard of Care in Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (MK-7902-017/E7080-G000-325/LEAP-017)

A Phase 3 study testing pembrolizumab, lenvatinib and regorafenib in people with Colorectal Neoplasms, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC at 95 sites in 15 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants with metastatic colorectal cancer. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Colorectal Neoplasms
What is being tested?
pembrolizumab, lenvatinib and regorafenib
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
563 participants
Where
95 sitesin 15 countries
Study dates
29 Mar 2021to 27 Sep 2024
Phase
Phase 3
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 histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of unresectable and metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma (Stage IV A, B and C as defined by American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC] 8th edition). Note: Tumor must be determined to be NOT microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H)/mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) by local testing
  • Has been previously treated for their disease and has shown disease progression as defined by RECIST 1.1 on or after or could not tolerate standard treatment, which must include ALL of the following agents if approved and locally available in the country where the participant is randomized:
  • fluoropyrimidine, irinotecan and oxaliplatin
  • with or without an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) monoclonal antibody (bevacizumab)
  • with anti- epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) monoclonal antibodies (cetuximab or panitumumab) for RAS (KRAS/NRAS) wild-type (WT) participants
  • BRAF inhibitor (in combination with cetuximab +/- binimetinib) for BRAF V600E mutated metastatic colon cancer (mCRC)
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  • Has measurable disease per RECIST 1.1 assessed by the investigator
  • Has provided to a designated central laboratory an archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core, incisional, or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion which has not been previously irradiated
  • Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1 within 3 days prior to randomization
  • Has a life expectancy of at least 3 months, based on the investigator assessment
  • Has the ability to swallow capsules or ingest a suspension orally or by a feeding tube
  • Has adequately controlled blood pressure (BP) with or without antihypertensive medications, defined as BP ≤150/90 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) with no change in antihypertensive medications within 1 week prior to randomization
  • Male participants must agree to the following during the treatment period and for at least 90 days after the last dose of regorafenib or TAS-102 and at least 7 days after the last dose of lenvatinib: refrain from donating sperm PLUS either be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle or use contraception. The male contraception period should continue for at least 7 days after discontinuation of lenvatinib
  • 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 and using a highly-effective contraceptive method during the treatment period and for at least 30 days after the last dose of lenvatinib, 120 days after the last dose of pembrolizumab, and 180 days after the last dose of regorafenib or TAS-102 (whichever is last) AND agrees not to donate eggs (ova, oocytes)
  • A WOCBP must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine or serum) within 24 hours before the first dose of study treatment

Who cannot join

  • Has a tumor that is microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H)/mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) per local testing
  • Has presence of gastrointestinal condition, eg, malabsorption, that might affect the absorption of study drug.
  • Has present or progressive accumulation of pleural, ascitic, or pericardial fluid requiring drainage or diuretic drugs within 2 weeks prior to enrollment
  • Has radiographic evidence of encasement or invasion of a major blood vessel invasion or of intratumoral cavitation. In the chest, major blood vessels include the main pulmonary artery, the left and right pulmonary arteries, the 4 major pulmonary veins, the superior or inferior vena cava, and the aorta
  • Has clinically significant hemoptysis or tumor bleeding within 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug
  • Has clinically significant cardiovascular disease within 12 months from first dose of study intervention, including New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accident, or cardiac arrhythmia associated with hemodynamic instability.
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  • Participants with cardiac failure NYHA Class II, III and IV are not allowed to be assigned to the regorafenib in Arm B
  • Has a history of arterial thromboembolism within 12 months of start of study drug
  • Has urine protein ≥1 gram/24 hour
  • Has prolongation of QT interval corrected with Fridericia's formula (QTcF interval) to >480 milliseconds
  • Has left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below the institutional (or local laboratory) normal range as determined by multigated acquisition (MUGA) or echocardiogram (ECHO)
  • Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years with certain exceptions
  • Has serious nonhealing wound, ulcer or bone fracture
  • Has had major surgery within 3 weeks prior to first dose of study treatment
  • Has received biologic response modifiers (eg, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) within 4 weeks before study entry
  • Has preexisting ≥Grade 3 gastrointestinal or nongastrointestinal fistula
  • Has received prior treatment with a combination of an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti PD-L2 agent with anti-VEGF monoclonal antibodies or vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors
  • Has previously received regorafenib or TAS-102
  • Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 28 days prior to randomization
  • Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study treatment
  • Has received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study treatment
  • Has known intolerance to lenvatinib, regorafenib, or TAS-102 and/or any of their excipients
  • Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 28 days prior to the first dose of study treatment
  • Has known central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
  • Has severe hypersensitivity (≥Grade 3) to pembrolizumab and/or any of its excipients
  • Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years
  • Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior the first dose of study medication
  • Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis
  • Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy
  • Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection
  • Has a known history of Hepatitis B or known active Hepatitis C virus infection
  • Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the participant's participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of the participant to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator
  • 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 had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant

Trial locations and contacts

95 sites in 15 countries.

95 sites in 15 countries

United States12 sites
  • MFSMC-HJWCI-Oncology Research ( Site 0012)

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21237

  • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital-Oncology Research ( Site 0038)

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21239

  • St. Vincent Frontier Cancer Center ( Site 0005)

    Billings, Montana, 59102

  • University of Chicago Medical Center-Medicine - Section of Hematology/Oncology - Gastrointestinal P

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • Henry Ford Hospital ( Site 0024)

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202

  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute ( Site 0022)

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031

  • Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, a Service of Wellstar Cobb Hospital ( Site 0021)

    Marietta, Georgia, 30060

  • Pacific Cancer Care ( Site 0031)

    Monterey, California, 93940

  • Thomas Jefferson University - Clinical Trials Office ( Site 0027)

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

  • Providence Portland Medical Center ( Site 0019)

    Portland, Oregon, 97213

  • Blue Ridge Cancer Care ( Site 0036)

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24014

  • Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC ( Site 0033)

    Tacoma, Washington, 98405

Other trials in United States

Japan11 sites
  • National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center ( Site 1709)

    Fukuoka, 811-1395

  • Saitama Prefectural Cancer Center ( Site 1703)

    Ina-machi, Saitama, 362-0806

  • National Cancer Center Hospital East ( Site 1700)

    Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577

  • Kagawa University Hospital ( Site 1708)

    Kita, Kagawa-ken, 761-0701

  • Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital ( Site 1707)

    Kobe, Hyōgo, 650-0047

  • Aichi Cancer Center Hospital ( Site 1701)

    Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 4648681

  • Shizuoka Cancer Center ( Site 1706)

    Nakatogari, Shizuoka, 411-8777

  • Kindai University Hospital- Osakasayama Campus-Medical Oncology ( Site 1704)

    Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511

  • National Cancer Center Hospital ( Site 1702)

    Tokyo, 104-0045

  • Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research-GI Oncology ( Site 1710)

    Tokyo, 135-8550

  • Kanagawa cancer center ( Site 1705)

    Yokohama, Kanagawa, 2418515

Other trials in Japan

Turkey (Türkiye)8 sites
  • Hacettepe Universitesi-oncology hospital ( Site 1302)

    Ankara, 06230

  • Memorial Ankara Hastanesi-Medical Oncology ( Site 1304)

    Ankara, 06520

  • Trakya University-Oncology ( Site 1303)

    Edirne, 22030

  • Acıbadem Maslak Hastanesi ( Site 1307)

    Istanbul, 34457

  • Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa-Medical Oncology ( Site 1300)

    Istanbul, 34668

  • TC Saglik Bakanligi Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin Sehir Hastanesi-oncology ( Site 1301)

    Istanbul, 34722

  • Ege University Medicine of Faculty-Medical Oncology ( Site 1305)

    Izmir, 35100

  • İnönü Üniversitesi Turgut Özal Tıp Merkezi ( Site 1306)

    Malatya, 44280

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

Russia7 sites
  • The National Medico-Surgical Center N.I. Pirogov ( Site 1102)

    Moscow, Moscow, 105203

  • Fed State Budgetary Inst N.N. Blokhin Med Center of Oncology MHRF ( Site 1107)

    Moscow, Moscow, 115478

  • First Moscow State Medical University I.M. Sechenov-Interhospital Institution ""Health Management (

    Moscow, Moscow, 119991

  • Saint-Petersburg City Clinical Oncology Dispensary-Department of chemotherapy ( Site 1100)

    Saint Petersburg, Leningradskaya Oblast', 198255

  • SHBI Leningrad Regional Clinical Oncology Dispensary-Clinical Trials Department ( Site 1111)

    Saint Petersburg, 188663

  • GBUZ Republican Clinical Oncological Dispensary-Antitumor drug therapy department ( Site 1109)

    Ufa, Baskortostan, Respublika, 450054

  • SVERDLOVSK REGIONAL ONCOLOGY DISPENSARY ( Site 1108)

    Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, 620905

Other trials in Russia

United Kingdom7 sites
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital ( Site 1407)

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ

  • Western General Hospital ( Site 1401)

    Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH4 2XU

  • UCLH-Cancer Clinical Trials Unit ( Site 1400)

    London, Essex, NW1 2PG

  • Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust ( Site 1404)

    London, London, City of, SE1 9RT

  • ROYAL MARSDEN HOSPITAL (CHELSEA) ( Site 1403)

    London, London, City of, SW3 6JJ

  • Royal Marsden Hospital (Sutton) ( Site 1409)

    London, Surrey, SM3 5PT

  • The Christie-Medical Oncology ( Site 1411)

    Manchester, M20 4BX

Other trials in United Kingdom

Australia6 sites
  • Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital-Medical Oncology Clinical Trials Unit, Cancer Care Services ( Si

    Brisbane, Queensland, 4029

  • Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation-GMRF CTU ( Site 1500)

    Greenslopes, Queensland, 4120

  • Epworth Freemasons ( Site 1506)

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3002

  • Hollywood Private Hospital-Medical Oncology ( Site 1507)

    Perth, Western Australia, 6009

  • Western Health-Sunshine & Footscray Hospitals ( Site 1501)

    St Albans, Victoria, 3021

  • The Queen Elizabeth Hospital-Cancer Clinical Trials ( Site 1503)

    Woodville, South Australia, 5011

Other trials in Australia

Canada6 sites
  • Cross Cancer Institute-Department of Medical Oncology ( Site 0207)

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2

  • NSHA-QEII Health Sciences Centre-Dickson Bldg-Dept. of Medical Oncology ( Site 0200)

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9

  • Hamilton Health Sciences-Juravinski Cancer Centre ( Site 0205)

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 4X2

  • CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal ( Site 0211)

    Montreal, Quebec, H1T 2M4

  • CHU de Quebec - Université Laval - Hotel Dieu de Quebec-Hemato-Dermato-Gyneco-Oncology ( Site 0203)

    Québec, Quebec, G1R 3S1

  • North York General Hospital ( Site 0206)

    Toronto, Ontario, M2K1E1

Other trials in Canada

South Korea6 sites
  • Korea University Anam Hospital ( Site 1806)

    Seoul, 02841

  • Seoul National University Hospital-Internal Medicine ( Site 1800)

    Seoul, 03080

  • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System-Medical oncology ( Site 1801)

    Seoul, 03722

  • Asan Medical Center ( Site 1803)

    Seoul, 05505

  • Samsung Medical Center-Division of Hematology/Oncology ( Site 1804)

    Seoul, 06351

  • The Catholic Univ. of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital ( Site 1802)

    Seoul, 06591

Other trials in South Korea

Argentina5 sites
  • Fundación favaloro para la Docencia e Investigación Médica-Oncología ( Site 0301)

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., C1096AAS

  • Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas (CEMIC)-Medical Oncology ( Site 0303)

    Buenos Aires, 1431

  • IDIM - Instituto de Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Metabólicas ( Site 0300)

    Buenos Aires, C1012AAR

  • Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires-Oncology ( Site 0308)

    Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1280AEB

  • Instituto de Oncología de Rosario ( Site 0305)

    Rosario, Santa Fe Province, S2000KZE

Other trials in Argentina

Germany5 sites
  • Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin - Campus Mitte ( Site 0901)

    Berlin, 10117

  • Onkodok GmbH ( Site 0907)

    Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, 33332

  • Asklepios Altona-Oncology ( Site 0903)

    Hamburg, 22763

  • klinikum rechts der isar der technischen universität münchen-Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Mediz

    Munich, Bavaria, 81675

  • Klinikum am Steinenberg-Kreiskliniken Reutlingen GmbH ( Site 0908)

    Reutlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72764

Other trials in Germany

Israel5 sites
  • Rambam Health Care Campus-Oncology ( Site 0800)

    Haifa, 3109601

  • Shaare Zedek Medical Center-Oncology ( Site 0804)

    Jerusalem, 9013102

  • Hadassah Medical Center-Oncology ( Site 0802)

    Jerusalem, 9112001

  • Sheba Medical Center ( Site 0803)

    Ramat Gan, 5262100

  • Sourasky Medical Center-Oncology ( Site 0801)

    Tel Aviv, 6423906

Other trials in Israel

Spain5 sites
  • Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron-Oncology ( Site 1204)

    Barcelona, 08035

  • HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO GREGORIO MARAÑON ( Site 1205)

    Madrid, 28007

  • Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias-Digestive ( Site 1200)

    Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33011

  • Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla ( Site 1201)

    Santander, Cantabria, 39008

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de Valme-Departamento de Oncologia ( Site 1207)

    Seville, 41014

Other trials in Spain

Taiwan5 sites
  • China Medical University Hospital-Surgical Department ( Site 1903)

    Taichung, 40447

  • NATIONAL CHENG-KUNG UNI. HOSP. ( Site 1904)

    Tainan, 704

  • National Taiwan University Hospital ( Site 1900)

    Taipei, 10002

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital-Oncology ( Site 1901)

    Taipei, 11217

  • Chang Gung Medical Foundation.Linkou Branch ( Site 1902)

    Taoyuan, 333

Other trials in Taiwan

Denmark4 sites
  • Rigshospitalet ( Site 0702)

    Copenhagen, Capital Region, 2100

  • Herlev and Gentofte Hospital-Department of Oncology ( Site 0704)

    Copenhagen, Capital Region, 2730

  • Odense Universitetshospital ( Site 0700)

    Odense, Region Syddanmark, 5000

  • Vejle Sygehus-Department of Oncology ( Site 0701)

    Vejle, Region Syddanmark, DK-7100

Other trials in Denmark

China3 sites
  • The First People's Hospital of Foshan-Gastrointestinal oncology ( Site 1604)

    Foshan, Guangdong, 528041

  • SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTRE ( Site 1600)

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060

  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital-Medical Oncology ( Site 1606)

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: A Phase 3 Randomized Study of Lenvatinib in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Standard of Care in Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Who Have Received and Progressed On or After or Became Intolerant to Prior Treatment

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants with metastatic colorectal cancer. The study will also compare lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab with the standard of care treatment of regorafenib and TAS-102 (trifluridine and tipiracil hydrochloride).

The primary study hypothesis is that lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab is superior to standard of care with respect to overall survival.

Read the detailed description

The Global portion, or Global Cohort, will include all participants who are enrolled during the Global enrollment period and will be the primary analysis population for the study. After enrollment of the global portion of the study is complete, the study will remain open to enrollment in China alone until the target number of participants from China have been enrolled to meet local regulatory requirements.

The China Cohort will include both participants enrolled in China for the Global Cohort plus those participants enrolled in China as part of the China extension enrollment period.

Per the supplemental Statistical Analysis Plan (sSAP), China participants randomized after the enrollment of the global portion is closed as part of the China extension enrollment period will not be included in the global analysis populations.

As pre-specified in the protocol, safety and efficacy outcome measures for the China Cohort will be analyzed separately from the Global Cohort.

Being tested
pembrolizumab, lenvatinib, regorafenib, TAS-102 (trifluridine and tipiracil)
Keywords
Programmed Cell Death Receptor 1 (PD-1), Programmed Cell Death Receptor Ligand 1 (PD-L1), Programmed Cell Death Receptor Ligand 2 (PD-L2), PD-1, PDL1, PD-L1, PD-L2
Medical subject headings
Colorectal Neoplasms, Parkinson Disease 4, Autosomal Dominant Lewy Body

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • pembrolizumabDrug

    Also called KEYTRUDA®, MK-3475

    IV infusion

  • lenvatinibDrug

    Also called MK-7902, E7080

    oral capsule

  • regorafenibDrug

    Also called STIVARGA®, REGONIX®

    oral tablet

  • TAS-102 (trifluridine and tipiracil)Drug

    Also called LONSURF®

    oral tablet

Study groups in NCT04776148
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
lenvatinib+pembrolizumabExperimentalParticipants receive pembrolizumab 400 mg via intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of each 6-week (Q6W) Cycle for up to 18 cycles (up to approximately 2 years) PLUS lenvatinib 20 mg via oral capsule once daily until progressive disease.
Receives: Drug: pembrolizumab; Drug: lenvatinib
standard of care treatment (regorafenib OR TAS-102)Active comparatorParticipants receive regorafenib 160 mg via oral tablet once daily on Days 1 through 21 of each 4-week cycle OR TAS-102 (trifluridine and tipiracil hydrochloride) 35 mg/m^2 via oral tablet twice a day on Days 1 through 5 and Days 8-12 of each 4-week cycle until progressive disease.
Receives: Drug: regorafenib; Drug: TAS-102 (trifluridine and tipiracil)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Global Cohort: Overall Survival (OS)

    OS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of death from any cause. Per the supplemental Statistical Analysis Plan (sSAP), Final Analysis for the Global Cohort was performed with a data cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023.

    Measured: Up to approximately 22 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023)

  2. China Cohort: Overall Survival (OS)

    OS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of death from any cause. Per the sSAP, the China Cohort was evaluated for efficacy separately from the Global Cohort, with Final Analysis performed using a data cut-off of 27-Sep-2024.

    Measured: Up to approximately 35 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 27-Sep-2024)

Secondary outcomes (18)
  1. Global Cohort: Progression Free Survival (PFS) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)

    PFS was defined as the time from date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of progressive disease (PD) or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1 modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ, PD was 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. Note: The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered PD. PFS as assessed by BICR per modified RECIST 1.1 is presented. Per the sSAP, Final Analysis for the Global Cohort was performed with a data cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023.

    Measured: Up to approximately 22 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023)

  2. China Cohort: Progression Free Survival (PFS) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)

    PFS was defined as the time from date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of progressive disease (PD) or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1 modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ, PD was 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. Note: The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered PD. PFS as assessed by BICR per modified RECIST 1.1 is presented. Per the sSAP, the China Cohort was evaluated for efficacy separately from the Global Cohort, with Final Analysis performed using a data cut-off of 27-Sep-2024.

    Measured: Up to approximately 35 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 27-Sep-2024)

  3. Global Cohort: Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

    ORR is defined as the percentage of participants in the analysis population who have a Complete Response (CR: Disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1, modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ. ORR per modified RECIST 1.1 assessed by BICR is presented. Per the sSAP, Final Analysis for the Global Cohort was performed with a data cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023.

    Measured: Up to approximately 22 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023)

  4. China Cohort: Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

    ORR is defined as the percentage of participants in the analysis population who have a Complete Response (CR: Disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1, modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ. ORR per modified RECIST 1.1 assessed by BICR is presented. Per the sSAP, the China Cohort was evaluated for efficacy separately from the Global Cohort, with Final Analysis performed using a data cut-off of 27-Sep-2024.

    Measured: Up to approximately 35 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 27-Sep-2024)

  5. Global Cohort: Duration of Response (DOR) Per RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

    For participants who demonstrated CR (disappearance of all target lesions) or PR (at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions), DOR is defined as the time from the first documented evidence of CR or PR until PD or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1 modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ, or death from any cause, 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. Note: The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. DOR as assessed by BICR per modified RECIST 1.1 is presented. Per the sSAP, Final Analysis for the Global Cohort was performed with a data cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023.

    Measured: Up to approximately 22 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023)

  6. China Cohort: Duration of Response (DOR) Per RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

    For participants who demonstrated CR (disappearance of all target lesions) or PR (at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions), DOR is defined as the time from the first documented evidence of CR or PR until PD or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1 modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ, or death from any cause, 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. Note: The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. DOR as assessed by BICR per modified RECIST 1.1 is presented. Per the sSAP, the China Cohort was evaluated for efficacy separately from the Global Cohort, with Final Analysis performed using a data cut-off of 27-Sep-2024.

    Measured: Up to approximately 35 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 27-Sep-2024)

  7. Global Cohort: Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)

    An adverse event is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a study intervention. Per the sSAP, Final Analysis for the Global Cohort was performed with a data cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023.

    Measured: Up to approximately 22 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023)

  8. China Cohort: Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)

    An adverse event is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a study intervention. Per the sSAP, the China Cohort was evaluated for safety separately from the Global Cohort, with Final Analysis performed using a data cut-off of 27-Sep-2024.

    Measured: Up to approximately 35 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 27-Sep-2024)

  9. Global Cohort: Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)

    An adverse event is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a study intervention. The number of participants who discontinued any study treatment due to an adverse event is presented. Per the sSAP, Final Analysis for the Global Cohort was performed with a data cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023.

    Measured: Up to approximately 22 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023)

  10. China Cohort: Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)

    An adverse event is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a study intervention. The number of participants who discontinued any study treatment due to an adverse event is presented. Per the sSAP, the China Cohort was evaluated for safety separately from the Global Cohort, with Final Analysis performed using a data cut-off of 27-Sep-2024.

    Measured: Up to approximately 28 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 27-Sep-2024)

  11. Global Cohort: Change From Baseline in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) Global Health Status (Item 29) and Quality of Life (Item 30) Combined Score

    The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a cancer specific health-related quality-of life (QoL) questionnaire. Participant responses to the questions regarding Global Health Status (GHS; "How would you rate your overall health during the past week?") and Quality of Life (QoL; "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. The change from baseline in GHS (EORTC QLQ-C30 Item 29) and QoL (EORTC QLQ-C30 Item 30) combined score is presented. A higher score indicates a better outcome.

    Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks

  12. Global Cohort: Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning (Items 1-5) Score

    The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a cancer specific health-related quality-of life (QoL) questionnaire. Participant responses to 5 questions about their physical functioning (Items 1-5) are scored on a 4-point scale (1=Not at All to 4=Very Much). Using linear transformation, raw scores are standardized, so that scores range from 0 to 100. Higher scores meant a better level of function. The change from baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning (Items 1-5) scale score is presented.

    Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks

  13. Global Cohort: Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 Appetite Loss (Item 13) Score

    The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a cancer specific health-related quality-of life (QoL) questionnaire, including a single-item scale score for appetite loss (QLQ-C30 Item 13). For this item, individual responses to the question "Have you lacked appetite?" are given on a 4-point scale (1=Not at all; 4=Very much). Scores are transformed to a range from 0-100, with a lower score indicating a better outcome. The change from baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 appetite loss (Item 13) scale score is presented.

    Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks

  14. Global Cohort: Change From Baseline in EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire-Colorectal Cancer-Specific 29 Items (QLQ-CR29) Bloating (Item 37) Score

    The EORTC QLQ-CR29 is a health-related quality-of life (QoL) questionnaire specific for colorectal cancer, including a single-item scale score for bloating (QLQ-CR29 Item 37). For this item, individual responses to the question "Did you have a bloated feeling in your abdomen?" are given on a 4-point scale (1=Not at all; 4=Very much). Scores are transformed to a range from 0-100, with a lower score indicating a better outcome. The change from baseline in the EORTC QLQ-CR29 bloating (Item 37) scale score is presented.

    Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks

  15. Global Cohort: Time to Deterioration (TTD) in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) Global Health Status (Item 29) and Quality of Life (Item 30) Combined Score

    TTD is defined as the time from baseline to the first onset of a ≥10-point deterioration (decrease) from baseline in Global Health Status (GHS; EORTC QLQ-C30 Item 29) \& Quality of Life (QoL; EORTC QLQ-C30 Item 30) combined score. Using linear transformation, raw scores are standardized, so that scores range from 0 to 100. The TTD, as assessed based on a ≥10-point negative change (decrease) from baseline in GHS and QoL combined score, is presented. A longer TTD indicates a better outcome.

    Measured: Up to approximately 21 months

  16. Global Cohort: TTD in EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning (Items 1-5) Score

    TTD is defined as the time from baseline to the first onset of a ≥10-point deterioration (decrease) from baseline in physical functioning score (QLQ-C30 Items 1-5). Using linear transformation, raw scores are standardized, so that scores range from 0 to 100. The TTD, as assessed based on a ≥10-point negative change (decrease) from baseline in physical functioning score, is presented. A longer TTD indicates a better outcome.

    Measured: Up to approximately 21 months

  17. Global Cohort: TTD in EORTC QLQ-C30 Appetite Loss (Item 13) Score

    TTD is defined as the time from baseline to the first onset of a ≥10-point deterioration (increase) from baseline in appetite loss (QLQ-C30 Item 13) score. Using linear transformation, raw scores are standardized, so that scores range from 0 to 100. The TTD, as assessed based on a ≥10-point change (increase) from baseline in appetite loss score, is presented. A longer TTD indicates a better outcome.

    Measured: Up to approximately 21 months

  18. Global Cohort: TTD in EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire-Colorectal Cancer-Specific 29 Items (QLQ-CR29) Bloating (Item 37) Score

    TTD is defined as the time from baseline to the first onset of a ≥10-point deterioration (increase) from baseline in bloating (QLQ-CR29 Item 37) score. Using linear transformation, raw scores are standardized, so that scores range from 0 to 100. The TTD, as assessed based on a ≥10-point change (increase) from baseline in bloating score, is presented. A longer TTD indicates a better outcome.

    Measured: Up to approximately 21 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Mar 2021
  2. Study start29 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion27 Sep 2024
  4. Study completion27 Sep 2024

Resources

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
563 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04776148
Sponsor's protocol ID
7902-017
Other IDs
MK-7902-017, LEAP-017, E7080-G000-325, jRCT2031200453, 2020-004289-20
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
26 Feb 2021
Last updated
5 Feb 2026
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: https://trialstransparency.msdclinicaltrials.com/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf

Publications

  • Kawazoe A, Xu RH, Garcia-Alfonso P, Passhak M, Teng HW, Shergill A, Gumus M, Qvortrup C, Stintzing S, Towns K, Kim TW, Shiu KK, Cundom J, Ananda S, Lebedinets A, Fu R, Jain R, Adelberg D, Heinemann V, Yoshino T, Elez E; LEAP-017 Investigators. Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab Versus Standard of Care for Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Final Analysis of the Randomized, Open-Label, Phase III LEAP-017 Study. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Aug 20;42(24):2918-2927. doi: 10.1200/JCO.23.02736. Epub 2024 Jun 4.

    PubMed 38833658

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing pembrolizumab, lenvatinib and regorafenib in people with Colorectal Neoplasms, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC at 95 sites in 15 countries.

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 15 inclusion and 34 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 95 sites in United States, Japan, Turkey (Türkiye), Russia, United Kingdom and 10 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 9 Apr 2024). 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?

Global Cohort: Overall Survival (OS) (time frame: Up to approximately 22 months (through sSAP pre-specified Final Analysis database cut-off date of 20-Feb-2023)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04776148, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 5 Feb 2026.

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