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Dato-DXd + Pembrolizumab for Advanced Lung Cancer (TROPION-Lung08 Trial)
TROPION-Lung08 Trial Summary
This trial will compare the effectiveness of a new cancer drug, datopotamab deruxtecan, when used with pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone in patients with advanced lung cancer.
TROPION-Lung08 Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTROPION-Lung08 Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2024 Phase 2 trial • 57 Patients • NCT03004183TROPION-Lung08 Trial Design
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- I have not received a live vaccine in the last 30 days.I do not have untreated brain metastases or spinal cord compression.I had radiotherapy less than 4 weeks ago or received high-dose lung radiation in the last 6 months.I am currently on IV medication for an uncontrolled infection.I have given a tissue sample for TROP2 protein testing.I have severe lung problems as determined by my doctor.I have received specific treatments for my non-small cell lung cancer.I have an autoimmune disease.I have received a transplant from another person.I have or had lung inflammation that needed steroids, or it might be present but not confirmed.I do not have serious heart problems.My lung cancer has been confirmed by a biopsy and meets certain stage criteria.My tumor shows high PD-L1 expression.I do not have active or uncontrolled hepatitis B or C.I have received treatment for advanced lung cancer before.My heart pumps well, confirmed by a heart scan within the last month.I have had cancer other than non-small cell lung cancer, but it fits exceptions.I have an immune system disorder or have been on steroids or other immune-weakening drugs in the last week.I am at least 18 years old or the legal adult age in my country.I have a serious eye condition affecting my cornea.I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.My bone marrow is working well.My HIV infection is not well controlled.Your disease can be measured using a specific type of imaging test.My cancer does not have certain genetic changes according to tests.You have had serious allergic reactions to Dato-DXd or pembrolizumab in the past.
- Group 1: Pembrolizumab + Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd)
- Group 2: Pembrolizumb
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the goals of this clinical trial?
"The goal of this trial is to evaluate the overall survival rate in patients who are administered Dato-DXd in combination with pembrolizumab, compared to those who only receive pembrolizumab. Secondary outcomes that will be measured include the objective response rate by investigator, duration of response by BICR and investigator, and objective response rate by blinded independent central review."
How many participants are being asked to join this research project?
"In order to complete this clinical trial, 740 patients that meet the specified criteria are required. The sponsor, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, has chosen Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New hampshire and The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation in Whittier, California as the primary sites for data collection."
Are we still enrolling people for this test?
"The information available on clinicaltrials.gov does show that this study is actively looking for enrollees. The trial was first posted on March 4th, 2022 and has been updated as recently as October 26th, 2022. They are seeking 740 individuals total from 8 different locations."
How many different sites are responsible for collecting data for this research project?
"There are 8 locations where this study is taking place. Some notable sites include Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, and Johns Hopkins University."
What is the Pembrolizumab FDA approval status?
"Pembrolizumab has been evaluated in multiple Phase 3 clinical trials, meaning that there is both significant efficacy and safety data. Consequently, our team at Power estimates the safety of Pembrolizumab to be a 3 on a scale from 1 to 3."
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