Clinical trials: Pembrolizumab, open to volunteers
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Clinical Trial of Adjuvant Intismeran (V940) With or Without Pembrolizumab Coformulated With Berahyaluronidase Alfa (MK-3475A) in High-Risk Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (V940-014)
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat high-risk, localized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has been removed with surgery. People with high-risk, localized NSCLC are often treated with surgery.
- Trial name
- INTerpath-014 (NCT07513376)
- Testing
- Intismeran, Pembrolizumab coformulated with berahyaluronidase alfa
- Where
- 119 sites in United States, Australia and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 876 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Urothelial Cancer, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
Enfortumab Vedotin in Combination With Pembrolizumab vs. Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) in People With Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (EV-309)
This study is being done to see how well two drugs (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) work together as a bladder preservation approach to treat patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07566156
- Testing
- Enfortumab vedotin, Conventional Radiotherapy, Hypofractionated Radiotherapy
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
A PET Imaging Agent (64Cu-DOTA-Pembrolizumab) for Determining Treatment Response Among Patients With Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Pembrolizumab
This phase I trial studies the safety and side effects of a new positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent called 64Cu-DOTA-pembrolizumab to see how well it works in determining treatment response for patients with stage IV…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Oligoprogressive Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT07619599
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Copper Cu 64-DOTA-pembrolizumab, Low Dose Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Immunotherapy and Nodal-Sparing Irradiation for T-Cell Induction and Unmasking of Tumor Antigenicity in the Microenvironment for Head and Neck Cancer
This is a non-comparative randomized Phase 2 study using the INITIUM regimen with or without elective nodal irradiation (ENI) delivered before surgery for resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
- Trial name
- INITIUM (NCT07773987)
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Radiotherapy, ENI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Endocrine Tumors, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Administration of Autologous T-Cells Genetically Engineered to Express T-Cell Receptors Reactive Against Neoantigens in People With Metastatic Cancer
Background: A person s tumor is studied for mutations. When cells are found that can attack the mutation in a person s tumor, the genes from those cells are studied to find the parts that make the attack possible.
- Conditions
- Endocrine Tumors, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03412877
- Testing
- Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine, Aldesleukin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies
Long-term Safety and Efficacy Extension Study for Participants With Advanced Tumors Who Are Currently on Treatment or in Follow-up in a Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Study (MK-3475-587/KEYNOTE-587)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants from previous Merck pembrolizumab-based parent studies who transition into this extension study.
- Trial name
- NCT03486873
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Standard of Care (SOC), Lenvatinib
- Where
- 782 sites in United States, Argentina and 49 more
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Metastatic Melanoma, Advanced Locoregional Melanoma
Phase II Trial of Combination Anti-PD-1 and Aldesleukin for Metastatic Melanoma and Renal Cell Carcinoma
Background: Aldesleukin is used to treat metastatic or advanced melanoma and renal cell carcinoma. Pembrolizumab is used to treat many cancers including melanoma.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Melanoma, Advanced Locoregional Melanoma, Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Histology
- Trial name
- NCT05155033
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Aldesleukin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study of Aerosolized Antibiotics and Pembrolizumab in Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Background: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be hard to treat and is often fatal. People with NSCLC commonly have changes in the bacteria that populate their lungs. These bacterial changes may aid tumor growth.
- Trial name
- NCT05777603
- Testing
- aerosolized aztreonam, aerosolized vancomycin, pembrolizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Biliary Cancer, Bile Duct Cancer
A Study of CDX-1140, a CD40 Agonist, in Combination With Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin (CAPOX) and Keytruda in Subjects With Biliary Tract Carcinoma (BTC)
Background: Biliary tract carcinoma (BTC) is cancer of the slender tubes that carry fluids in the liver. People with advanced BTC have few treatment options, and their survival rates are very low.
- Conditions
- Biliary Cancer, Bile Duct Cancer, Cancer of the Bile Duct
- Trial name
- NCT05849480
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, capecitabine, Keytruda
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Endometrial Cancer, Cancer of Endometrium
Pembrolizumab, Lenvatinib and IL-15 Superagonist N-803 in Combination With HER2 Targeting Autologous Dendritic Cell (AdHER2DC) Vaccine in Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
Background: Endometrial cancer (EC) of the uterus is becoming more common in the US. Sometimes EC often has increased levels of a protein called HER2. Cancers with HER2 tend to be more aggressive and have poorer outcomes.
- Conditions
- Endometrial Cancer, Cancer of Endometrium, Carcinoma of Endometrium, Endometrial Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT06253494
- Testing
- AdHER2DC vaccine, Pembrolizumab, N-803
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
A Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) With or Without Intismeran Autogene (V940) in Participants With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (V940-009/INTerpath-009)
The goal of this study is to learn if people who receive intismeran autogene and pembrolizumab after surgery are cancer-free longer than people who receive placebo and pembrolizumab.
- Trial name
- NCT06623422
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Cisplatin, Carboplatin
- Where
- 244 sites in United States, Argentina and 29 more
- Volunteers
- 680 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study of Pembrolizumab With or Without Chemotherapy in Combination With Additional Treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (MK-3475-01G/KEYMAKER U01)
Researchers are investigating new treatments for untreated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which is the most common form of lung cancer and lung cancer that has spread beyond surgical removal.
- Trial name
- NCT06731907
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Chile and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
HER2-positive Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
A Phase Ⅲ Study of Rilvegostomig in Combination With Fluoropyrimidine and Trastuzumab Deruxtecan as the First-line Treatment for HER2-positive Gastric Cancer
This is a Phase Ⅲ, randomized, open-label, Sponsor-blinded, 3-arm, global, multicenter study assessing the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig in combination with fluoropyrimidine and T-DXd (Arm A) compared to trastuzumab…
- Trial name
- NCT06764875
- Testing
- Rilvegostomig, Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Trastuzumab
- Where
- 304 sites in United States, Argentina and 26 more
- Volunteers
- 840 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Substudy 06E: Umbrella Study of Combination Therapies in Esophageal Cancer (MK-3475-06E/KEYMAKER-U06)
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). ESCC is a type of cancer that starts in certain cells that line the esophagus.
- Trial name
- NCT06780111
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, I-DXd, Leucovorin
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Brazil and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A Study to Assess Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity and Optimal Dose of Intravenous (IV) Telisotuzumab Adizutecan With IV Pembrolizumab for First-Line Treatment of Adult Participants With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the seventh most common cancer worldwide with an annual incidence of approximately 700,000 cases.
- Trial name
- NCT07744126
- Testing
- Telisotuzumab Adizutecan, Pembrolizumab, Carboplatin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Renal Cell Carcinoma, Kidney Cancer
A Study of Treatment Delivery Preference In People With Kidney Cancer
The purpose of this study is to see if people prefer immunotherapy treatment for kidney cancer delivered intravenously or subcutaneously and if it is practical for participants to receive labs at home and have a video…
- Trial name
- NCT07872553
- Testing
- Nivolumab Injectable Product, Nivolumab, Pembrolizumab injection
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
PD-1 Blockade Alone Versus in Combination With Chemotherapy as First Line Therapy in Females With Advanced NSCLC & PD-L1 Expression ≥50%
While documented gender differences exist in drug efficacy and safety, men and women are often treated equally due to the absence of gender-specific clinical trials and approvals.
- Trial name
- IFEM (NCT07877584)
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Carboplatin (AUC 5), Cisplatin (75 mg/m²)
- Volunteers
- 406 people
- Sponsor
- German Cancer Research Center
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone in Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) ≥ 50% (MK-2870-007)
The primary objective of the study is to compare sacituzumab tirumotecan combined with pembrolizumab to pembrolizumab alone with respect to overall survival (OS).
- Trial name
- TroFuse-007 (NCT06170788)
- Testing
- Sacituzumab tirumotecan, Pembrolizumab, Supportive care measures
- Where
- 220 sites in United States, Argentina and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 614 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab With or Without Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK- 2870) in Adult Participants With Resectable Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Not Achieving Pathological Complete Response (pCR) (MK-2870-019)
This study will assess if adding sacituzumab tirumotecan with pembrolizumab after surgery is effective in treating NSCLC for participants not achieving pathological complete response.
- Trial name
- TroFuse-019 (NCT06312137)
- Testing
- Sacituzumab tirumotecan, Pembrolizumab, Cisplatin
- Where
- 270 sites in United States, Argentina and 29 more
- Volunteers
- 780 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Endometrial Cancer, Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
ALPINE: Maintenance Letrozole/Abemaciclib
The purpose of this research study is to see if the study drugs abemaciclib and letrozole are effective and safe for participants with estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), mismatch repair proficient, tumor protein p53 (TP53)…
- Conditions
- Endometrial Cancer, Recurrent Endometrial Cancer, TP53
- Trial name
- NCT06366347
- Testing
- Abemaciclib, Letrozole, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute