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NCT03553836 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab Compared to Placebo in Resected High-risk Stage II Melanoma (MK-3475-716/KEYNOTE-716)

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

Active
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
976
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT03553836 is a Phase 3 study of Melanoma that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme. The registered enrollment target is 976 participants, above the 703-participant average among 266 other Melanoma trials with a reported enrollment target (39% higher). The trial reports 20 study locations across 11 states.

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The verdict

NCT03553836, a Phase 3 study of Melanoma, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
976 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

This 2-part study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) compared to placebo in participants with surgically resected high-risk Stage II melanoma. Participants in Part 1 will receive either pembrolizumab or placebo in a double-blind design every 3 weeks (Q3W) for up to 17 cycles/\~1 year (each cycle = 21 days). Participants who complete the initial treatment of 17 cycles of pembrolizumab in Part 1 and experience disease recurrence may be eligible for re-challenge with pembrolizumab at the same dose and schedule of 200 mg Q3W (21-day cycles) for up to 35 cycles (up to \~2 years) in Part 2 in an open label design. Participants who complete the initial treatment of placebo and experience disease recurrence may be eligible to switch over to pembrolizumab 200 mg Q3W (21-day cycles) for up to 35 cycles (up to \~2 years) in Part 2 in an open label design. The primary hypothesis of this study is that pembrolizumab increases recurrence-free survival (RFS) compared to placebo. Per protocol, response/ progression or adverse events (AEs) during re-challenge/switch-over in Part 2 will not be counted towards the RFS outcome measure or safety outcome measures respectively.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Pembrolizumab
  • OTHER Placebo

Study Locations (20)

California

  • UCSD Moores Cancer Center ( Site 0133) - La Jolla
  • The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute ( Site 0029) - Los Angeles
  • UCLA Hematology & Oncology ( Site 0130) - Los Angeles
  • John Wayne Cancer Institute ( Site 0026) - Santa Monica

Illinois

  • Northwestern Medical Group ( Site 0135) - Chicago
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center ( Site 0007) - Chicago
  • Advocate Medical Group-Park Ridge ( Site 0025) - Park Ridge

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital ( Site 0126) - Boston
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ( Site 0141) - Boston
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute ( Site 0124) - Boston

Florida

  • Mayo Clinic Florida ( Site 0024) - Jacksonville
  • Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Center ( Site 0131) - Tampa

Georgia

  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University ( Site 0046) - Atlanta
  • Northside Hospital ( Site 0115) - Atlanta

Arizona

  • University of Arizona Cancer Center ( Site 0121) - Tucson

Colorado

  • University of Colorado Cancer Center ( Site 0027) - Aurora

Connecticut

  • Yale University ( Site 0035) - New Haven

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 976 participants
Start Date 2018-09-12
Est. Completion 2033-10-12
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme

558 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03553836

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03553836 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 976 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 703-participant average among 266 other Melanoma trials with a reported enrollment target (39% higher). The listed sponsor is Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Melanoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed.

NCT03553836 reports 20 study locations spanning 11 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Illinois, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03553836 about?

NCT03553836 is a clinical study titled "Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab Compared to Placebo in Resected High-risk Stage II Melanoma (MK-3475-716/KEYNOTE-716)". This 2-part study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) compared to placebo in participants with surgically resected high-risk Stage II melanoma. Participants in Part 1 will receive either pembrolizumab or placebo in a double-blind design every 3 weeks (Q3W) for up to 17 c...

What is the current status of trial NCT03553836?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 976 participants. The study started on 2018-09-12. Estimated completion is 2033-10-12.

What conditions does trial NCT03553836 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Melanoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03553836?

The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (BIOLOGICAL), Placebo (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03553836?

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

Where is trial NCT03553836 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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