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NCT03040999 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) or Placebo With Chemoradiation in Participants With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (MK-3475-412/KEYNOTE-412)

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
804
Enrollment target

NCT03040999 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme. The registered enrollment target is 804 participants.

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The verdict

NCT03040999, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
804 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab given concomitantly with chemoradiation (CRT) and as maintenance therapy versus placebo plus CRT in participants with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA HNSCC). The primary hypothesis is that pembrolizumab in combination with CRT is superior to placebo in combination with CRT with respect to event-free survival (EFS).

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Pembrolizumab
  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Cisplatin
  • RADIATION Accelerated Fractionation (AFX) Radiotherapy
  • RADIATION Standard Fractionation (SFX) Radiotherapy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 804 participants
Start Date 2017-04-05
Est. Completion 2024-08-21
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme

558 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03040999

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03040999 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 804 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 5 interventions - of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed.

NCT03040999 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03040999 about?

NCT03040999 is a clinical study titled "Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) or Placebo With Chemoradiation in Participants With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (MK-3475-412/KEYNOTE-412)". The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab given concomitantly with chemoradiation (CRT) and as maintenance therapy versus placebo plus CRT in participants with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA HNSCC). The primary hypothesis is that p...

What is the current status of trial NCT03040999?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 804 participants. The study started on 2017-04-05. Estimated completion is 2024-08-21.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03040999?

The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (BIOLOGICAL), Placebo (DRUG), Cisplatin (DRUG), Accelerated Fractionation (AFX) Radiotherapy (RADIATION), Standard Fractionation (SFX) Radiotherapy (RADIATION).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03040999?

This trial is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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