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Safety and Efficacy Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Chinese Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Melanoma (MK-3475-151/KEYNOTE-151)

A Phase Ib Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Chinese Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Melanoma (Keynote-151)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02821000
Enrollment
103
Registered
2016-07-01
Start date
2016-07-08
Completion date
2022-11-30
Last updated
2024-05-30

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Conditions

Melanoma

Keywords

PD1, PD-1, PDL1, PD-L1

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and objective response rate (ORR) of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Chinese participants with locally advanced or metastatic melanoma, with disease progression following first line chemotherapy or targeted therapy. ORR will be based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1). With Amendment 6 (effective date 18-Mar-2022), once the study objectives have been met or the study has ended, participants will be discontinued from this study and may be enrolled in an extension study to continue protocol-defined assessments and treatment.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALPembrolizumab

Intravenous infusion

Sponsors

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Is of the Chinese descent, was born in China, and has a Chinese home address. * Has histologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced (unresectable Stage III) or metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma not amenable to local therapy. * Participant may not have a diagnosis of uveal or ocular melanoma. * Overall proportion of participants with mucosa melanoma will be no more than 22%. * Has failed the first line chemotherapy (excluding adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy) or targeted therapy for melanoma. * Has at least one measurable lesion as defined by RECIST 1.1 on imaging studies (computed tomography \[CT\] or magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\]). * Has a performance status of 0 or 1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Scale. * Has an anticipated life expectancy of at least 3 months. * Demonstrates adequate organ function. * Has provided tissue for anti-programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) expression evaluation from an archival tissue sample or newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated. * Has documented BRAF mutation status or is willing to provide a tumor tissue for BRAF genotyping. * Females may be enrolled in the study if they are: * Of non-childbearing potential which is defined as: * Is ≥45 years of age and has not had menses for greater than 2 years. * Is amenorrheic for \<2 years without a hysterectomy and oophorectomy and has a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) value in the postmenopausal range upon screening evaluation, and/or, * Is status post hysterectomy, oophorectomy or tubal ligation. * Female and male participants of childbearing potential must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception for the course of the study through 120 days after the last dose of study treatment. Note: Abstinence is acceptable if this is the usual lifestyle and preferred contraception for the participant.

Exclusion criteria

* Has received prior therapy with an anti-programmed cell death 1 (anti-PD-1), anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2 agents. * Is currently participating and receiving study therapy or has participated in a study of an investigational agent and received study therapy or used an investigation device within 4 weeks of the first dose of study drug. * Has had a prior anti-cancer monoclonal antibody (mAb) within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug or who has not recovered (i.e., ≤ Grade 1 or baseline) from AEs due to agents administered more than 4 weeks earlier. * Has had chemotherapy, targeted small molecule therapy, radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug, or who has not recovered (i.e., ≤ Grade 1 or baseline) from AEs due to a previously administered agent. * Has a known history of another (including unknown primary) malignancy within 5 years prior to first dose of study drug. (Exceptions include adequately treated Stage 1 or Stage 2 basal/squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, superficial bladder cancer, or cancer in situ which has undergone potentially curative therapy.) * Is expected to require any other form of systemic or localized antineoplastic therapy while in study. * Has known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. * Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years (i.e., with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs). * Is receiving systemic steroid therapy or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 1 week prior to the first dose of study drug. * Has an active infection requiring intravenous systemic therapy. * Has received a live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. * Has a known hypersensitivity to the components of the study drug or another mAb. * Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or current pneumonitis. * Is known to be Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive. * Has known active Hepatitis B or C. * Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the study. * Is pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit (Visit 1) through 120 days after the last dose of study treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AEUp to approximately 17 months (through data cutoff date of 27-December-2017)The number of all participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE is presented.
Number of Participants Who Experienced At Least One Adverse Event (AE)Up to approximately 17 months (Through data cutoff date of 27-December-2017)An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a study treatment and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the study treatment or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a pre-existing condition that is temporally associated with the use of study treatment, is also an AE. The number of all participants who experienced at least one AE is presented.
Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)Up to approximately 17 months (through data cutoff date of 27-December-2017)ORR was defined as the percentage of the participants in the analysis population who had a Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1 assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). The ORR per RECIST 1.1 for participants is presented. Participants without response data were treated as non-responders. ORR was analyzed using an exact method based on binomial distribution (Clopper-Pearson method) and is reported as percentage of participants.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST)Up to approximately 76 monthsORR was defined as the percentage of the participants in the analysis population who had a Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all lesions and no new lesions confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) or a Partial Response (PR: at least a 50% decrease in tumor burden relative to baseline confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) per irRECIST assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). The ORR per irRECIST for participants is presented. Participants without response data were treated as non-responders. ORR was analyzed using an exact method based on binomial distribution (Clopper-Pearson method) and is reported as percentage of participants.
Progression-free Survival (PFS) Per Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST)Up to approximately 76 monthsPFS was defined as the time from the first day of study treatment to the first documented disease progression per irRECIST based on blinded independent central review (BICR) or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using irRECIST, progressive disease was defined as at least a 25% increase in tumor burden relative the minimum recorded tumor burden confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation. PFS was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months. The PFS per irRECIST for participants is presented.
Duration of Response (DOR) by Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version (irRECIST)Up to approximately 76 monthsDOR was defined as the time from first documented evidence of Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all lesions and no new lesions confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) or Partial Response (PR: at least a 50% decrease in tumor burden relative to baseline confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) per irRECIST until disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using irRECIST, progressive disease was defined as at least a 25% increase in tumor burden relative the minimum recorded tumor burden confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation. DOR assessments were based on blinded independent central review (BICR). DOR was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months.
Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 2 (21-day Cycle)Day 21: Prior to the Cycle 2 (21-day cycle) DoseBlood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 2 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 2 is presented.
Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 4 (21-day Cycle)Day 63: Prior to the Cycle 4 (21-day cycle) DoseBlood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 4 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 4 is presented.
Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 6 (21-day Cycle)Day 105: Prior to the Cycle 6 (21-day cycle) DoseBlood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 6 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 6 is presented.
Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 8 (21-day Cycle)Day 147: Prior to the Cycle 8 (21-day cycle) DoseBlood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 8 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 8 is presented.
Overall Survival (OS)Up to approximately 76 monthsOS was defined as the time from first day of study treatment to death due to any cause. OS was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months.
Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 16 (21-day Cycle)Day 315: Prior to the Cycle 16 (21-day cycle) DoseBlood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 16 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 16 is presented.
Observed Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab 30 Minutes After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)Day 0: 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the Cmax of pembrolizumab 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The Cmax of pembrolizumab is presented.
Observed Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab 30 Minutes After The End of Infusion During Cycle 8 (21-day Cycle)Day 147: 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 8 (21-day cycle)Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the Cmax of pembrolizumab 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 8 (21-day cycle). The Cmax of pembrolizumab is presented.
Observed Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 1 Day After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)Day 2: 1 day after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the serum concentration of pembrolizumab 1 day after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The serum concentration of pembrolizumab is presented.
Observed Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 5 Days After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)Day 6: 5 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the serum concentration of pembrolizumab 5 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The serum concentration of pembrolizumab is presented.
Observed Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 14 Days After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)Day 15: 14 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the serum concentration of pembrolizumab 14 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The serum concentration of pembrolizumab is presented.
Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 12 (21-day Cycle)Day 231: Prior to the Cycle 12 (21-day cycle) DoseBlood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 12 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 12 is presented.
Progression-free Survival (PFS) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)Up to approximately 76 monthsPFS was defined as the time from the first day of study treatment to the first documented disease progression per RECIST 1.1 based on blinded independent central review (BICR) or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must have demonstrated an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered progression. PFS was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months. The PFS per RECIST 1.1 for participants is presented.
Duration of Response (DOR) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)Up to approximately 76 monthsDOR was defined as the time from first documented evidence of Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1 until disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must have demonstrated an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. DOR assessments were based on blinded independent central review (BICR). DOR was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months.

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Pembrolizumab
Participants received pembrolizumab 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. Eligible participants received up to 17 additional administrations (up to approximately 1 year) of pembrolizumab 2 mg/kg on day 1 of each 21-day cycle.
103
Total103

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyDeath89
Overall StudySponsor Decision12
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject2

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPembrolizumab
Age, Continuous50.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.2
BRAF Mutation Expression Status
Mutant
20 Participants
BRAF Mutation Expression Status
Unknown
1 Participants
BRAF Mutation Expression Status
Wild Type
82 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS)
ECOG PS=0
45 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS)
ECOG PS=1
58 Participants
Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Expression Status
Negative for PD-L1
45 Participants
Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Expression Status
Positive for PD-L1
53 Participants
Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Expression Status
Unknown PD-L1 Status
5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
103 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
59 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
44 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
90 / 1030 / 1
other
Total, other adverse events
98 / 1031 / 1
serious
Total, serious adverse events
13 / 1030 / 1

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AE

The number of all participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE is presented.

Time frame: Up to approximately 17 months (through data cutoff date of 27-December-2017)

Population: The safety population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PembrolizumabNumber of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AE4 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants Who Experienced At Least One Adverse Event (AE)

An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a study treatment and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the study treatment or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a pre-existing condition that is temporally associated with the use of study treatment, is also an AE. The number of all participants who experienced at least one AE is presented.

Time frame: Up to approximately 17 months (Through data cutoff date of 27-December-2017)

Population: The safety population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PembrolizumabNumber of Participants Who Experienced At Least One Adverse Event (AE)101 Participants
Primary

Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)

ORR was defined as the percentage of the participants in the analysis population who had a Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1 assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). The ORR per RECIST 1.1 for participants is presented. Participants without response data were treated as non-responders. ORR was analyzed using an exact method based on binomial distribution (Clopper-Pearson method) and is reported as percentage of participants.

Time frame: Up to approximately 17 months (through data cutoff date of 27-December-2017)

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment and had measurable disease at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PembrolizumabObjective Response Rate (ORR) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)16.7 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Duration of Response (DOR) by Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version (irRECIST)

DOR was defined as the time from first documented evidence of Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all lesions and no new lesions confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) or Partial Response (PR: at least a 50% decrease in tumor burden relative to baseline confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) per irRECIST until disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using irRECIST, progressive disease was defined as at least a 25% increase in tumor burden relative the minimum recorded tumor burden confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation. DOR assessments were based on blinded independent central review (BICR). DOR was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months.

Time frame: Up to approximately 76 months

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, had measurable disease at baseline, and had confirmed CR or PR.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PembrolizumabDuration of Response (DOR) by Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version (irRECIST)13.8 Months
Secondary

Duration of Response (DOR) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)

DOR was defined as the time from first documented evidence of Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1 until disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must have demonstrated an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. DOR assessments were based on blinded independent central review (BICR). DOR was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months.

Time frame: Up to approximately 76 months

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, had measurable disease at baseline, and had confirmed CR or PR.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PembrolizumabDuration of Response (DOR) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)13.8 Months
Secondary

Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST)

ORR was defined as the percentage of the participants in the analysis population who had a Complete Response (CR: disappearance of all lesions and no new lesions confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) or a Partial Response (PR: at least a 50% decrease in tumor burden relative to baseline confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation) per irRECIST assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). The ORR per irRECIST for participants is presented. Participants without response data were treated as non-responders. ORR was analyzed using an exact method based on binomial distribution (Clopper-Pearson method) and is reported as percentage of participants.

Time frame: Up to approximately 76 months

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment and had measurable disease at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PembrolizumabObjective Response Rate (ORR) Per Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST)18.6 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Observed Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab 30 Minutes After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the Cmax of pembrolizumab 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The Cmax of pembrolizumab is presented.

Time frame: Day 0: 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 1 dose of study treatment in Cycle 1 (21-day cycle) and had blood samples drawn for Cmax analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabObserved Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab 30 Minutes After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)45.9 μg/mLStandard Deviation 10.9
Secondary

Observed Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab 30 Minutes After The End of Infusion During Cycle 8 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the Cmax of pembrolizumab 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 8 (21-day cycle). The Cmax of pembrolizumab is presented.

Time frame: Day 147: 30 minutes after the end of infusion during Cycle 8 (21-day cycle)

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 8 doses of study treatment and had blood samples drawn for Cmax analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabObserved Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Pembrolizumab 30 Minutes After The End of Infusion During Cycle 8 (21-day Cycle)68.7 μg/mLStandard Deviation 12.5
Secondary

Observed Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 14 Days After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the serum concentration of pembrolizumab 14 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The serum concentration of pembrolizumab is presented.

Time frame: Day 15: 14 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 1 dose of study treatment in Cycle 1 (21-day cycle) and had blood samples drawn for serum concentration of pembrolizumab.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabObserved Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 14 Days After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)11.9 μg/mLStandard Deviation 2.5
Secondary

Observed Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 1 Day After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the serum concentration of pembrolizumab 1 day after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The serum concentration of pembrolizumab is presented.

Time frame: Day 2: 1 day after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 1 dose of study treatment in Cycle 1 (21-day cycle) and had blood samples drawn for serum concentration of pembrolizumab.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabObserved Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 1 Day After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)34.0 μg/mLStandard Deviation 4.6
Secondary

Observed Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 5 Days After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the serum concentration of pembrolizumab 5 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle). The serum concentration of pembrolizumab is presented.

Time frame: Day 6: 5 days after the end of infusion during Cycle 1 (21-day cycle)

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 1 dose of study treatment in Cycle 1 (21-day cycle) and had blood samples drawn for serum concentration of pembrolizumab.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabObserved Serum Concentration of Pembrolizumab 5 Days After The End of Infusion During Cycle 1 (21-day Cycle)18.4 μg/mLStandard Deviation 4.6
Secondary

Overall Survival (OS)

OS was defined as the time from first day of study treatment to death due to any cause. OS was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months.

Time frame: Up to approximately 76 months

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PembrolizumabOverall Survival (OS)13.2 Months
Secondary

Progression-free Survival (PFS) Per Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST)

PFS was defined as the time from the first day of study treatment to the first documented disease progression per irRECIST based on blinded independent central review (BICR) or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using irRECIST, progressive disease was defined as at least a 25% increase in tumor burden relative the minimum recorded tumor burden confirmed by a consecutive assessment at least 4 weeks after first documentation. PFS was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months. The PFS per irRECIST for participants is presented.

Time frame: Up to approximately 76 months

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment and had measurable disease at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PembrolizumabProgression-free Survival (PFS) Per Immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (irRECIST)2.8 Months
Secondary

Progression-free Survival (PFS) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)

PFS was defined as the time from the first day of study treatment to the first documented disease progression per RECIST 1.1 based on blinded independent central review (BICR) or death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Using RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must have demonstrated an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered progression. PFS was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and is reported in months. The PFS per RECIST 1.1 for participants is presented.

Time frame: Up to approximately 76 months

Population: The analysis population consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment and had measurable disease at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PembrolizumabProgression-free Survival (PFS) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)2.8 Months
Secondary

Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 12 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 12 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 12 is presented.

Time frame: Day 231: Prior to the Cycle 12 (21-day cycle) Dose

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 11 doses of study treatment, completed Cycle 11 (21-day cycle), and had blood samples drawn for Ctrough analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabTrough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 12 (21-day Cycle)33.8 μg/mLStandard Deviation 4.5
Secondary

Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 16 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 16 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 16 is presented.

Time frame: Day 315: Prior to the Cycle 16 (21-day cycle) Dose

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 15 doses of study treatment, completed Cycle 15 (21-day cycle), and had blood samples drawn for Ctrough analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabTrough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 16 (21-day Cycle)34.6 μg/mLStandard Deviation 5
Secondary

Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 2 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 2 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 2 is presented.

Time frame: Day 21: Prior to the Cycle 2 (21-day cycle) Dose

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 1 dose of study treatment, completed Cycle 1 (21-day cycle), and had blood samples drawn for Ctrough analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabTrough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 2 (21-day Cycle)8.70 μg/mLStandard Deviation 2.4
Secondary

Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 4 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 4 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 4 is presented.

Time frame: Day 63: Prior to the Cycle 4 (21-day cycle) Dose

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 3 doses of study treatment, completed Cycle 3 (21-day cycle), and had blood samples drawn for Ctrough analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabTrough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 4 (21-day Cycle)16.2 μg/mLStandard Deviation 6.7
Secondary

Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 6 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 6 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 6 is presented.

Time frame: Day 105: Prior to the Cycle 6 (21-day cycle) Dose

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 5 doses of study treatment, completed Cycle 5 (21-day cycle), and had blood samples drawn for Ctrough analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabTrough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 6 (21-day Cycle)22.9 μg/mLStandard Deviation 6.4
Secondary

Trough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 8 (21-day Cycle)

Blood samples were obtained for PK analysis of the lowest (trough) concentration of pembrolizumab prior to the next dose of pembrolizumab administered during Cycle 8 (21-day cycle). The mean Ctrough of pembrolizumab prior to Cycle 8 is presented.

Time frame: Day 147: Prior to the Cycle 8 (21-day cycle) Dose

Population: The analysis population consisted of participants who received 7 doses of study treatment, completed Cycle 7 (21-day cycle), and had blood samples drawn for Ctrough analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PembrolizumabTrough Serum Concentration (Ctrough) of Pembrolizumab Prior to Cycle 8 (21-day Cycle)26.9 μg/mLStandard Deviation 6.5

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 23, 2026