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Pembrolizumab + Paclitaxel +/- Bevacizumab for Ovarian Cancer

Phase 3
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 radiographic evidence of disease progression within 6 months (180 days) after the last dose of platinum-based chemotherapy for OC (i.e., platinum-resistant disease).
Is a candidate for paclitaxel chemotherapy (and bevacizumab, if using).
Must not have
Has received prior radiation therapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention.
Has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to ~64 months
Awards & highlights
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial is testing a new cancer treatment combining two drugs, pembrolizumab and paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab. The goal is to see if this new combination can prolong the amount of time until the cancer progresses, compared to the current standard treatment.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with certain types of ovarian cancer who have had 1-2 previous treatments including platinum-based therapy but are now resistant to it. They must be able to undergo chemotherapy, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and use effective contraception if applicable. People can't join if they've had recent bleeding issues, other active cancers within 3 years, severe allergies to the drugs being tested, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or infections requiring systemic treatment.
What is being tested?
The study aims to see if adding Pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to Paclitaxel chemotherapy (with or without Bevacizumab) improves progression-free survival compared to a placebo plus the same chemo regimen in patients with PD-L1 positive tumors and all participants.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include allergic reactions to medication components, immune system-related inflammation affecting various organs, fatigue, blood clots or bleeding events especially with Bevacizumab use. The specific side effects will depend on individual patient responses.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My cancer worsened within 6 months after my last platinum-based chemotherapy.
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I am eligible for paclitaxel chemotherapy.
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My cancer can be seen and measured on scans.
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I have provided a sample of my tumor tissue that has not been treated with radiation.
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I have been diagnosed with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I had radiation therapy less than 2 weeks ago.
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I have been diagnosed with HIV.
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I am currently being treated for an infection.
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I have another cancer that is getting worse or was treated in the last 3 years.
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I have or had lung inflammation that needed steroids.
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I have an immune system disorder or am on long-term steroids.
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I have a history of Hepatitis B or active Hepatitis C.
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I have received an organ or tissue transplant from another person.
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My high blood pressure is not under control.
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I have a serious bowel blockage or related issue due to ovarian cancer.
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I have been treated for an autoimmune disease in the last 2 years.
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My condition worsened despite being treated with weekly paclitaxel.
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My cancer is not one of the specific types listed (nonepithelial, mucinous, etc.).
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I have had more than two treatments for ovarian cancer.
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I have cancer that has spread to my brain or spinal cord.
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I am receiving or eligible for bevacizumab treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to ~64 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to ~64 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Progression-free Survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) by Investigator
Secondary study objectives
Change From Baseline in Global Health Status/Quality of Life (GHS/Qol) Score (Items 29 and 30) Using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Change From Baseline in the Abdominal and Gastrointestinal (GI) Symptoms Score (Items 31 to 36) Using the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire-Ovarian Cancer (QLQ-OV28) Abdominal/GI Symptom Scale
Number of Participants who Discontinue Study Treatment due to an AE
+5 more

Side effects data

From 2024 Phase 3 trial • 804 Patients • NCT03040999
64%
Radiation skin injury
63%
Stomatitis
58%
Anaemia
56%
Nausea
48%
Dry mouth
45%
Constipation
45%
Weight decreased
44%
Dysphagia
42%
Neutrophil count decreased
33%
Dysgeusia
33%
Vomiting
32%
Fatigue
31%
White blood cell count decreased
28%
Hypomagnesaemia
26%
Decreased appetite
25%
Hypothyroidism
25%
Hypokalaemia
24%
Lymphocyte count decreased
24%
Platelet count decreased
23%
Oropharyngeal pain
23%
Blood creatinine increased
22%
Diarrhoea
22%
Odynophagia
20%
Hypoacusis
20%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
20%
Hyponatraemia
19%
Tinnitus
19%
Oral candidiasis
19%
Asthenia
16%
Pyrexia
16%
Cough
15%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
15%
Rash
14%
Insomnia
13%
Acute kidney injury
13%
Pharyngeal inflammation
13%
Pruritus
12%
Dysphonia
12%
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased
11%
Pneumonia
11%
Dehydration
10%
Hyperthyroidism
10%
Hypoalbuminaemia
10%
Hypocalcaemia
10%
Headache
10%
Productive cough
9%
Neck pain
9%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
8%
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
8%
Hiccups
8%
Hyperglycaemia
8%
Hyperuricaemia
8%
Dizziness
8%
Hypophosphataemia
7%
Urinary tract infection
7%
Ear pain
7%
Localised oedema
7%
Hyperkalaemia
7%
Erythema
7%
Oral pain
6%
Abdominal pain upper
6%
Arthralgia
6%
Anxiety
6%
Febrile neutropenia
6%
Dyspepsia
6%
Saliva altered
5%
Back pain
5%
Oedema peripheral
5%
Hypertension
5%
Dyspnoea
4%
Nasopharyngitis
4%
Alopecia
4%
Dry skin
3%
Sepsis
3%
Pneumonia aspiration
3%
Trismus
3%
Pneumonitis
3%
Laryngeal oedema
2%
Malnutrition
2%
Pharyngeal haemorrhage
2%
Cellulitis
1%
Septic shock
1%
Clostridium difficile colitis
1%
Systemic infection
1%
Cardiac arrest
1%
Death
1%
Bronchitis
1%
Hepatitis
1%
Immune-mediated hepatitis
1%
Oesophagitis
1%
General physical health deterioration
1%
Hypophagia
1%
Tumour haemorrhage
1%
Cerebrovascular accident
1%
Syncope
1%
Acute respiratory failure
1%
Aspiration
1%
Colitis
1%
Mouth haemorrhage
1%
Hypersensitivity
1%
Acute myocardial infarction
1%
Abscess neck
1%
Device related infection
1%
Stoma site infection
1%
Vascular device infection
1%
Wound infection
1%
Hypercalcaemia
1%
Pulmonary embolism
1%
Respiratory failure
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Placebo + CRT Followed by Placebo
Pembrolizumab + CRT Followed by Pembrolizumab

Awards & Highlights

Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Pembrolizumab + paclitaxel ± bevacizumabExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Participants receive pembrolizumab 400 mg via intravenous (IV) infusion for eighteen 6-week cycles (approximately 2 years) PLUS paclitaxel 80 mg/m\^2 via IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 3-week cycle until intolerance or disease progression. Participants who experience severe hypersensitivity reaction to paclitaxel or an AE requiring discontinuation of paclitaxel may receive docetaxel (75 mg/m\^2 every 3 weeks \[Q3W\]) after Sponsor consultation. Participants may also receive bevacizumab 10 mg/kg via IV infusion of each 2-week cycle until intolerance, disease progression, or at the Investigator's discretion.
Group II: Placebo + paclitaxel ± bevacizumabPlacebo Group4 Interventions
Participants receive placebo via IV infusion for eighteen 6-week cycles (approximately 2 years) PLUS paclitaxel 80 mg/m\^2 via IV infusion on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 3-week cycle until intolerance or disease progression. Participants who experience severe hypersensitivity reaction to paclitaxel or an AE requiring discontinuation of paclitaxel may receive docetaxel (75 mg/m\^2 every 3 weeks \[Q3W\]) after Sponsor consultation. Participants may also receive bevacizumab 10 mg/kg via IV infusion of each 2-week cycle until intolerance, disease progression, or at the Investigator's discretion.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Pembrolizumab
2017
Completed Phase 3
~2810
Paclitaxel
2011
Completed Phase 4
~5810
Bevacizumab
2013
Completed Phase 4
~5540
Docetaxel
1995
Completed Phase 4
~6550

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Lead Sponsor
2,286 Previous Clinical Trials
4,581,742 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Ovarian Cancer
2,331 Patients Enrolled for Ovarian Cancer
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCLead Sponsor
3,986 Previous Clinical Trials
5,178,101 Total Patients Enrolled
41 Trials studying Ovarian Cancer
5,908 Patients Enrolled for Ovarian Cancer
Medical DirectorStudy DirectorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2,868 Previous Clinical Trials
8,082,014 Total Patients Enrolled
13 Trials studying Ovarian Cancer
3,076 Patients Enrolled for Ovarian Cancer

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