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A Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Combination With Belzutifan (MK-6482) and Lenvatinib (MK-7902), or Pembrolizumab/Quavonlimab (MK-1308A) in Combination With Lenvatinib, Versus Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib, for Treatment of Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (MK-6482-012)
NCT04736706 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus belzutifan plus lenvatinib or pembrolizumab/quavonlimab plus lenvatinib versus pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib as first-line treatment in participants with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). The primary hypotheses are (1) pembrolizumab plus belzutifan plus lenvatinib is superior to pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib with respect to progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), in advanced ccRCC participants; and (2) pembrolizumab/quavonlimab plus lenvatinib is superior to pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib with respect to PFS and OS, in advanced ccRCC participants.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL Pembrolizumab
- DRUG Belzutifan
- DRUG Lenvatinib
- BIOLOGICAL Pembrolizumab/Quavonlimab
Study Locations (20)
California
- UC San Diego ( Site 0050) — La Jolla
- Cedars Sinai Medical Center ( Site 0027) — Los Angeles
- University of California Irvine ( Site 0029) — Orange
- UCLA Hematology Oncology Santa Monica ( Site 0048) — Santa Monica
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital ( Site 0094) — Boston
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ( Site 0089) — Boston
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute ( Site 0093) — Boston
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center ( Site 0090) — Burlington
Georgia
- University Cancer & Blood Center, LLC ( Site 0057) — Athens
- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute ( Site 0012) — Atlanta
Michigan
- Henry Ford Hospital ( Site 0038) — Detroit
- Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan ( Site 0018) — Grand Rapids
Alabama
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( Site 0010) — Birmingham
Connecticut
- Hartford Hospital ( Site 0024) — Hartford
Florida
- Advent Health Hematology & Oncology ( Site 0003) — Orlando
Illinois
- Rush University Medical Center ( Site 0040) — Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,653 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-04-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-10-29 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04736706
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04736706 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, 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 1,653 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 741 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Carcinoma, Renal Cell appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Pembrolizumab 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: NCT04736706 reports 20 study locations spanning 12 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Massachusetts, Georgia. 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 NCT04736706 about?
NCT04736706 is a clinical study titled "A Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Combination With Belzutifan (MK-6482) and Lenvatinib (MK-7902), or Pembrolizumab/Quavonlimab (MK-1308A) in Combination With Lenvatinib, Versus Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib, for Treatment of Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (MK-6482-012)". The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus belzutifan plus lenvatinib or pembrolizumab/quavonlimab plus lenvatinib versus pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib as first-line treatment in participants with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). The primary...
What is the current status of trial NCT04736706?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 1,653 participants. The study started on 2021-04-14. Estimated completion is 2026-10-29.
What conditions does trial NCT04736706 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Carcinoma, Renal Cell. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04736706?
The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (BIOLOGICAL), Belzutifan (DRUG), Lenvatinib (DRUG), Pembrolizumab/Quavonlimab (BIOLOGICAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04736706?
This trial is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 741 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04736706 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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