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A Trial of Belzutifan (PT2977, MK-6482) in Combination With Cabozantinib in Patients With Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC) (MK-6482-003)
NCT03634540 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This is an open-label Phase 2 study which will evaluate the efficacy and safety of belzutifan in combination with cabozantinib in participants with advanced ccRCC. Belzutifan and cabozantinib will be administered orally once daily.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Belzutifan
- DRUG Cabozantinib
Study Locations (10)
California
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0060) — Los Angeles
- Cedars Sinai Medical Center Samuel Oschin Comp. Cancer Institute ( Site 0003) — Los Angeles
Tennessee
- Tennessee Oncology, PLLC ( Site 0024) — Chattanooga
- Tennessee Oncology, PLLC ( Site 0001) — Nashville
Washington
- Swedish Cancer Institute ( Site 0018) — Seattle
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/Univ of Washington Medical Center ( Site 0035) — Seattle
Florida
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0023) — Miami
Massachusetts
- Dana Farber Cancer Center ( Site 0006) — Boston
Michigan
- Karmanos Cancer Institute ( Site 0033) — Detroit
Texas
- Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center ( Site 0010) — Dallas
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 118 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-09-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-02-26 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Sponsor
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)4 total trials
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03634540
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03634540 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 118 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA), which has 4 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 9 conditions, with Renal Cell Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Belzutifan is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03634540 reports 10 study locations spanning 7 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Tennessee, Washington. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03634540 about?
NCT03634540 is a clinical study titled "A Trial of Belzutifan (PT2977, MK-6482) in Combination With Cabozantinib in Patients With Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC) (MK-6482-003)". This is an open-label Phase 2 study which will evaluate the efficacy and safety of belzutifan in combination with cabozantinib in participants with advanced ccRCC. Belzutifan and cabozantinib will be administered orally once daily.
What is the current status of trial NCT03634540?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 118 participants. The study started on 2018-09-27. Estimated completion is 2027-02-26.
What conditions does trial NCT03634540 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Renal Cell Carcinoma, Kidney Cancer, Renal Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC). These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03634540?
The interventions under investigation include: Belzutifan (DRUG), Cabozantinib (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03634540?
This trial is sponsored by Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA), which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03634540 being conducted?
This trial has 10 study locations across California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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