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NCT04135352 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

A Study of Intratumoral/Intralesional Administration of V938 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic or Recurrent Malignancies (V938-001)

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
35
Enrollment target

NCT04135352: Clinical Trial Phase 1 study, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

NCT04135352 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme. The registered enrollment target is 35 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (42% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04135352, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
35 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and V938 shedding in participants with advanced/metastatic or recurrent malignancies who receive V938 in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475). The primary objective is to determine the safety and tolerability and to identify a recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of V938 administered in combination with pembrolizumab.

Primary Outcome

DLT was defined as a treatment-related adverse event (AE) including the following: Grade (Gr) 4 nonhematologic toxicity (not laboratory), Gr 4 hematologic toxicity lasting ≥7 days, except thrombocytopenia or Gr 4 thrombocytopenia of any duration or Gr 3 thrombocytopenia associated with clinically significant bleeding, Gr 3 non-hematological AE with the exception of fatigue lasting ≤72 hours, Gr 3 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or rash, any Gr 3 or Gr 4 nonhematologic that lead to hospitalization or

Interventions

  • DRUG 200 mg of pembrolizumab
  • BIOLOGICAL V938

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 35 participants
Start Date 2019-11-04
Est. Completion 2022-08-24
Phase Phase 1
Merck Sharp & Dohme

558 total trials

Why NCT04135352 stopped before completion

NCT04135352 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 35 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (42% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which 200 mg of pembrolizumab is the first listed.

NCT04135352 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04135352 about?

NCT04135352 is a clinical study titled "A Study of Intratumoral/Intralesional Administration of V938 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic or Recurrent Malignancies (V938-001)". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and V938 shedding in participants with advanced/metastatic or recurrent malignancies who receive V938 in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475). The primary objective is to determine the safety and tolerability and to...

What is the current status of trial NCT04135352?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 35 participants. The study started on 2019-11-04. Estimated completion is 2022-08-24.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04135352?

The interventions under investigation include: 200 mg of pembrolizumab (DRUG), V938 (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04135352?

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

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04135352's enrollment target sits among peer trials

35 1258th of 2000 higher than 728 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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