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RECRUITING Phase 3

Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) Versus Pemetrexed and Carboplatin Combination Therapy in Participants With Epidermal Growth Factor (EGFR)-Mutated, Advanced Nonsquamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Who Have Progressed on Prior EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (MK-2870-009)

NCT06305754 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate sacituzumab tirumotecan versus pemetrexed in combination with carboplatin for the treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Participants in this study have NSCLC that has continued to progress on prior treatment with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). The primary hypotheses of this study are that sacituzumab tirumotecan is better than platinum-based doublet chemotherapy (pemetrexed and carboplatin) in regard to progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS).

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Sacituzumab tirumotecan
  • DRUG Carboplatin
  • DRUG Pemetrexed
  • DRUG H1 Receptor Antagonist
  • DRUG H2 Receptor Antagonist

Study Locations (20)

California

  • Kaiser Permanente - Oakland ( Site 0054) — Oakland
  • Kaiser Permanente - Roseville ( Site 0055) — Roseville
  • Kaiser Permanente - San Francisco ( Site 0056) — San Francisco
  • Kaiser Permanente - Santa Clara ( Site 0057) — Santa Clara
  • Kaiser Permanente-Kaiser Permanente ( Site 0036) — Vallejo
  • Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek ( Site 0058) — Walnut Creek

Texas

  • John Peter Smith Hospital ( Site 0065) — Fort Worth
  • University of Texas MD Anderson ( Site 0063) — Houston
  • Millennium Research & Clinical Development ( Site 0035) — Houston

Buenos Aires

  • Clinica Adventista Belgrano-Oncology ( Site 0315) — Caba.
  • Instituto Alexander Fleming ( Site 0307) — Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Florida

  • Mid Florida Hematology and Oncology Center ( Site 0005) — Orange City

Georgia

  • Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, a Service of Wellstar Cobb Hospital-Research ( Site 0003) — Marietta

Michigan

  • University of Michigan ( Site 0009) — Ann Arbor

Missouri

  • Cox Medical Center North - Cox Medical Center/ Hematology/Medical Oncology ( Site 0051) — Springfield

New Jersey

  • Astera Cancer Care ( Site 0032) — East Brunswick

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 520 participants
Start Date 2024-06-11
Est. Completion 2030-06-14
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme

741 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06305754

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06305754 describes a study currently listed as 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 520 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 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Sacituzumab tirumotecan 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: NCT06305754 reports 20 study locations spanning 12 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Texas, Buenos Aires. 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 NCT06305754 about?

NCT06305754 is a clinical study titled "Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) Versus Pemetrexed and Carboplatin Combination Therapy in Participants With Epidermal Growth Factor (EGFR)-Mutated, Advanced Nonsquamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Who Have Progressed on Prior EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (MK-2870-009)". The purpose of this study is to evaluate sacituzumab tirumotecan versus pemetrexed in combination with carboplatin for the treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Participants in this study have NSCLC that has continued t...

What is the current status of trial NCT06305754?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 520 participants. The study started on 2024-06-11. Estimated completion is 2030-06-14.

What conditions does trial NCT06305754 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06305754?

The interventions under investigation include: Sacituzumab tirumotecan (BIOLOGICAL), Carboplatin (DRUG), Pemetrexed (DRUG), H1 Receptor Antagonist (DRUG), H2 Receptor Antagonist (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06305754?

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 NCT06305754 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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