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Immune + Targeted Therapies for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Phase 1 & 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Has experienced disease progression on or after having received systemic treatment for locally advanced or metastatic RCC with a PD-(L)1 checkpoint inhibitor or VEGF-TKI
Has a histologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced/metastatic ccRCC
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to ~56 months
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Study Summary

This trial is a substudy of a larger study that is testing experimental treatments for renal cell carcinoma. The goal of this substudy is to see if the combination of investigational agents is safe and effective in people with advanced ccRCC.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma who've seen their cancer progress after treatment with specific systemic therapies. They must be able to take oral meds, have good organ function, controlled blood pressure, and no recent major surgery or active infections. Women of childbearing potential must use contraception and not be pregnant or breastfeeding.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests combinations of experimental drugs (MK-4830, Pembrolizumab/Quavonlimab, Favezelimab/Pembrolizumab) in two phases: first ensuring safety (no severe reactions), then checking if they work against kidney cancer that's worsened despite previous treatments.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include immune system reactions possibly affecting organs, high blood pressure from Lenvatinib/Belzutifan combo which also requires birth control due to risks in pregnancy. Other effects may vary based on the drug combination received.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My kidney cancer worsened after treatment with specific immune or targeted therapies.
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My kidney cancer has spread and is confirmed by tissue analysis.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to ~56 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to ~56 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Efficacy Phase: Number of participants who discontinue study treatment due to an AE
Efficacy Phase: Number of participants who experience one or more AEs
Efficacy Phase: Number of participants who experienced DLTs
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Secondary outcome measures
Efficacy Phase: Clinical benefit rate (CBR)
Efficacy Phase: Duration of response (DOR)
Efficacy Phase: Overall survival (OS)
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Trial Design

6Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Pembrolizumab + MK-4830Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive pembrolizumab 200 mg PLUS MK-4830 800 mg. Both pembrolizumab and MK-4830 will be administered IV Q3W for up to 35 administrations (up to ~2 years).
Group II: Pembrolizumab + LenvatinibExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive pembrolizumab 400 mg PLUS lenvatinib 20 mg. Pembrolizumab will be administered IV Q6W for up to 17 administrations (up to ~2 years). Lenvatinib will be administered orally QD until progressive disease or discontinuation.
Group III: Pembrolizumab + BelzutifanExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive pembrolizumab 400 mg PLUS belzutifan 120 mg. Pembrolizumab will be administered IV Q6W for up to 17 administrations (up to ~ 2 years). Belzutifan will be administered orally once-daily (QD) until progressive disease or discontinuation.
Group IV: Coformulation Pembrolizumab/QuavonlimabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive pembrolizumab/quavonlimab (coformulation of pembrolizumab 400 mg and quavonlimab 25 mg). Pembrolizumab/quavonlimab will be administered intravenously (IV) once every 6 weeks (Q6W) for up to 17 administrations (up to ~2 years).
Group V: Coformulation Favezelimab/PembrolizumabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive favezelimab/pembrolizumab (coformulation of favezelimab 800 mg and pembrolizumab 200 mg). Favezelimab/Pembrolizumab will be administered IV once every 3 weeks (Q3W) for up to 35 administrations (up to ~2 years).
Group VI: Belzutifan + LenvatinibExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive Belzutifan 120 mg PLUS lenvatinib 20 mg. Both belzutifan and lenvatinib will be administered orally QD until progressive disease or discontinuation.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Pembrolizumab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~2010
Belzutifan
2018
Completed Phase 1
~40
Lenvatinib
2005
Completed Phase 4
~2690
Pembrolizumab/Quavonlimab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~420
Favezelimab/Pembrolizumab
2016
Completed Phase 1
~490

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Lead Sponsor
2,286 Previous Clinical Trials
4,581,913 Total Patients Enrolled
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCLead Sponsor
3,887 Previous Clinical Trials
5,054,604 Total Patients Enrolled
Medical DirectorStudy DirectorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2,777 Previous Clinical Trials
8,063,494 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Favezelimab (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04626518 — Phase 1 & 2
Renal Cell Carcinoma Research Study Groups: Coformulation Pembrolizumab/Quavonlimab, Coformulation Favezelimab/Pembrolizumab, Pembrolizumab + MK-4830, Pembrolizumab + Belzutifan, Belzutifan + Lenvatinib, Pembrolizumab + Lenvatinib
Renal Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial 2023: Favezelimab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04626518 — Phase 1 & 2
Favezelimab (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04626518 — Phase 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What other investigations have been conducted utilizing Pembrolizumab?

"As of now, 1042 clinical trials for Pembrolizumab are running with 135 at Phase 3. In the vicinity of Sacramento, California there are several locations offering this trial whereas globally 37368 medical centres are enrolling patients in the study."

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What pathologies is Pembrolizumab most frequently employed to remedy?

"Pembrolizumab can be utilized to combat unresectable melanoma, microsatellite instability high conditions, and those with a heightened risk of recurrence."

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Is it still possible to volunteer for this experimental protocol?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research trial is actively seeking participants for recruitment; the initial post was on December 17th 2020 and it has been updated as recently as November 18th 2022. In total, 370 individuals must be sourced from 12 different medical centres."

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How can I qualify to join this clinical trial?

"For this clinical trial, patients with a diagnosis of carcinoma or renal cell are eligible and must fall into the age range of 18 to 120. In total, 370 individuals will be accepted for participation."

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What is the current participation rate for this research endeavor?

"Yes, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this study is currently recruiting volunteers. It has been posted since December 17th 2020 and last updated on November 18th 2022 with a requirement for 370 participants to be recruited from 12 separate sites."

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How many medical facilities are actively participating in this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial has locations in Iowa City, New york and Nashville respectively, as well as 12 other sites. University of Iowa ( Site 3012), Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center (Site 3016)and Vanderbilt University Medical Center ( Site 3004) are among the participating facilities."

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What goals is the research team hoping to accomplish by conducting this trial?

"The key metric that will be tracked over a maximum of 37 months is the number of participants who experience adverse events (AEs). Secondary outcomes include duration of response, progression-free survival, and overall survival. These measures are determined by assessing responses according to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 via Blinded Independent Central Review."

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Is this clinical experiment open to people younger than 65 years old?

"This research is enrolling individuals over the age of 18 and below 120 years old."

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~106 spots leftby Sep 2025