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Phase 2 Study of Pembrolizumab/Epacadostat/Chemotherapy in Metastatic NSCLC

A Randomized Phase 2 Study of the Combination of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Epacadostat (INCB024360) with Platinum-based Chemotherapy Versus Pembrolizumab Plus Platinum-based Chemotherapy Plus Placebo as First-Line Treatment in Patients with Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Phase 32Study of Pembrolizumab/Epacadostat/Chemotherapy in Metastatic NSCLC

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2017-001810-27-HU
Enrollment
148
Registered
2017-11-22
Start date
2018-01-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-12-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

First-line treatment of metastatic NSCLC MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10059515 Term: Non-small cell lung cancer metastatic System Organ Class: 10029104 - Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)

Interventions

Product Name: Pembrolizumab Product Code: MK-3475 Pharmaceutical Form: Solution for infusion INN or Proposed INN: PEMBROLIZUMAB CAS Number: 1374853-91-4 Current Sponsor code: MK-3475 Concentration uni

Sponsors

Incyte Corporation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Have a histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of stage IV (AJCC version 8 or current version as applicable) NSCLC. 2. Have confirmation that EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 directed therapy is not indicated as primary therapy (documentation of absence of tumor activating EGFR mutations AND absence of ALK and ROS1 gene rearrangements OR presence of a KRAS mutation). a. If participant’s tumor is known to have a predominantly squamous histology, molecular testing for EGFR mutation and ALK and ROS1 translocations will not be required, as this is not part of current diagnostic guidelines. 3. Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1 as determined by the local site. a. Lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if progression has been demonstrated in such lesions. 4. Be =18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent. 5. Have a life expectancy of at least 3 months. 6. Have an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1 within 7 days prior to the first dose of study treatment but before randomization. 7. A male participant must agree to use contraception as detailed in Appendix 2 of this protocol during the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of pembrolizumab and epacadostat/matching placebo and up to 180 days after last dose of chemotherapeutic agents. 8. A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant (see Appendix 2 of the protocol), not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: a. Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) as defined in Appendix 2 b. A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance in Appendix 2 during the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of pembrolizumab and epacadostat/matching placebo and up to 180 days after last dose of chemotherapeutic agents. 9. The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the study. 10. Have adequate organ function as indicated by the laboratory values as defined in the protocol Specimens must be collected and reviewed within 10 days prior to the start of study treatment. 11. Have provided an evaluable archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion (that was not previously irradiated) for central PD-L1 testing. Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks are preferred to slides. Newly obtained biopsies are preferred to archived tissue. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 87 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 61

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Has known untreated central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Participants with previously treated brain metastases may participate provided they are radiologically stable, clinically stable, and have not required steroids for at least 14 days before first dose of study treatment 2. Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required systemic steroids or current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease 3. Has symptomatic ascites or pleural effusion. A participant who is clinically stable following treatment for these conditions is eligible 4. Has a known history of an additional malignancy, except if the participant has undergone potentially curative therapy with no evidence of that disease recurrence for 5 years since initiation of that therapy 5. Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years (ie, with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs). 6. Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (doses exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior the first dose of study treatment 7. Has had an allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant 8. Has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV testing is not required unless mandated by the local health authority 9. Has known history of or is positive for active Hepatitis B (HBsAg reactive) or has active Hepatitis C (HCV RNA) 10. Has a history of a gastrointestinal condition or procedure that in the opinion of the Investigator may affect oral drug absorption 11. Has a history or presence of an abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) that, in the Investigator's opinion, is clinically meaningful. Screening QTc interval >480 msec is excluded (corrected by Fridericia or Bazett formula) 12. Has clinically significant cardiac disease, including unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction within 6 months from Day 1 of study drug administration, or New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure. Medically controlled arrhythmia stable on medication is permitted 13. Has a known history of active tuberculosis (TB; Bacillus tuberculosis). 14. Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy 15. Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with the participant’s cooperation for the requirements of the study 16. Previously had a severe hypersensitivity reaction to treatment with a monoclonal antibody or has a known sensitivity to any component of epacadostat, pembrolizumab, or as applicable, carboplatin, cisplatin, paclitaxel, or pemetrexed 17. WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours before the first dose of study treatment. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required 18. Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of pembrolizumab and epacadostat/matching placebo and up to 180 days after last dose of chemotherapeutic agents 19. Has received prior systemic chemotherapy or other targeted or biological antineoplastic therapy for their metastatic NSCLC 20. Has received prior treatment with pembrolizumab or any other anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2 agent, with epacadostat or any anti

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: 1. To compare ORR of the combinations of epacadostat + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy versus placebo + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy. 2. This study will be considered to have met its success criteria if epacadostat + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy superior to placebo + pembrolizumab + chemotiherapy in ORR;Secondary Objective: 1. To compare the PFS of the combinations of epacadostat + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy versus placebo + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy. 2. To compare OS of the combinations epacadostat + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy versus placebo + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy 3. To evaluate DOR of the combinations of epacadostat + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy, and placebo + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy 4. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of the combinations of, epacadostat + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy, and placebo + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy;Primary end point(s): • Objective Response Rate: The proportion of participants who have a confirmed CR or PR per RECIST 1.1 based on BICR.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: • ORR is defined as the proportion of participants who have a confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) per RECIST 1.1 based on BICR.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): 1. Progression-free Survival: The time from randomization to the first documented PD per RECIST 1.1 based on BICR or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. 2. Overall Survival: The time from randomization to death due to any cause. 3. Duration of Response: The time from first documented evidence of CR or PR until PD per RECIST 1.1 as assessed by BICR or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first, in participants who demonstrate CR or PR. 4. Safety and tolerability ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: • PFS is defined as the time from randomization to the first documented progressive disease (PD) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1) based on blinded independent central review (BICR) or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. • OS is defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause. • DOR defined as the time from the earliest date of qualifying response until earliest date of disease progression or death from any cause, whichever comes first, per RECIST 1.1 based on BICR. • Number of participants experiencing AEs and number of participants discontinuing study drug due to AEs.

Countries

Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Mexico, Russian Federation, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

Public ContactAyman Samkari

Incyte Corporation

ayman.samkari@merck.com+1267305 3850

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026