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Phase 3 N=505 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Study of First-line Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) With Lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) in Urothelial Carcinoma Cisplatin-ineligible Participants Whose Tumors Express Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 and in Participants Ineligible for Platinum-containing Chemotherapy (MK-7902-011/E7080-G000-317/ LEAP-011)

Urothelial Carcinoma

Enrolled (actual)
505
Serious AEs
53.3%
Results posted
Oct 2023
Primary outcome: Primary: Progression-free Survival (PFS) — 4.5; 4.0 Months — p=0.4107

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Pembrolizumab (Biological); Lenvatinib (Drug); Placebo for lenvatinib (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Primary completion
Jul 2021

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Progression-free Survival (PFS)
4.5; 4.0 0.4107
PRIMARY
Overall Survival (OS)
11.8; 12.9 0.3505
SECONDARY
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
33.1; 28.9
SECONDARY
Duration of Response (DOR)
NA; NA
SECONDARY
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
66.9; 56.2
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) Global Health Status (GHS) (Item 29) and Quality of Life (QOL) (Item 30) Combined Score
0.73; 3.79 0.182
SECONDARY
Time to True Deterioration (TTD) Based on Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 GHS (Item 29) and QOL (Item 30) Combined Score
3.4; 7.6 0.0005 sig
SECONDARY
Number of Participants Who Experience an AE
234; 235
SECONDARY
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an AE
83; 44

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in the treatment of cisplatin-ineligible participants with a Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Combined Positive Score (CPS) ≥10, or in participants ineligible for any platinum-containing chemotherapy regardless of CPS, with advanced/unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC). The primary hypotheses for this study are that: 1. Pembrolizumab + lenvatinib is superior to pembrolizumab + placebo with respect to Progression-free Survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) by blinded independent central review (BICR), and 2. Pembrolizumab + lenvatinib is superior to pembrolizumab + placebo with respect to Overall Survival (OS). Based on recommendation of the external Data Monitoring Committee (eDMC), Amendment 3 (effective: September [Sep]-24-2021) was implemented to unblind the study and discontinue lenvatinib and placebo treatment. The eDMC was then disbanded. With Amendment 4 (effective: December-5-2022) second course pembrolizumab will no longer be offered. Any participant receiving second course pembrolizumab treatment prior to initiation of Amendment 4 will be able to complete treatment as planned. Study participation will end after the final administration of pembrolizumab. Participants who either complete 35 administrations of pembrolizumab or discontinue pembrolizumab will discontinue from the study following the safety follow-up visit. AEs and spontaneously reported pregnancies will be reported and followed per protocol. The overall study ends when the last participant completes the last study-related contact or visit, withdraws from the study, or is lost to follow-up.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Has a histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of advanced/unresectable (inoperable) or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) of the renal pelvis, ureter (upper urinary tract), bladder, or urethra.
  • Has ≥1 measurable target lesion per RECIST 1.1 as assessed by the local site investigator/radiologist.
  • Has provided an archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated and adequate for Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) evaluation.
  • Has received no prior systemic chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic UC with the following exceptions:
  • Neoadjuvant (prior to surgery) platinum-based chemotherapy for treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer with recurrence >12 months from completion of the therapy is permitted.
  • Adjuvant (following surgery) platinum-based chemotherapy following radical cystectomy, with recurrence >12 months from completion of the therapy, is permitted.
  • Meets criteria for either option a or option b (below):
  • a. Has a tumor(s) with PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥10 and is considered ineligible to receive cisplatin-based combination therapy, based on 1 of the following:
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) score of 2 within 7 days prior to randomization
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.0 Grade ≥2 audiometric hearing loss
  • NCI CTCAE Version 4.0 Grade ≥2 peripheral neuropathy OR
  • b. In the opinion of the investigator, is considered ineligible to receive any platinum-based chemotherapy (i.e., ineligible for cisplatin and carboplatin) based on:
  • ECOG PS of 2 within 7 days prior to randomization and ≥1 of the following:
  • Documented visceral metastatic disease
  • NCI CTCAE Version 4.0 Grade ≥2 audiometric hearing loss
  • NCI CTCAE Version 4.0 Grade ≥2 peripheral neuropathy
  • Other reason for the participant's being unable to receive both cisplatin and carboplatin safely. Additional criteria for platinum ineligibility will be considered and allowed on a case-by-case basis, following consultation with the Sponsor. Note: Participants considered ineligible for any platinum-based chemotherapy are eligible for this study regardless of their tumor PD-L1 status.
  • Has ECOG PS 0, 1, or 2 within 7 days prior to randomization and a life expectancy of ≥3 months.
  • Male participants are eligible to participate if they agree to the following during the treatment period and for ≥30 days after the last dose of pembrolizumab or lenvatinib/placebo:
  • Be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle and agree to remain abstinent, OR
  • Must agree to use contraception unless confirmed to be azoospermic (vasectomized or secondary to medical cause as detailed below:
  • Agrees to use a male condom plus partner use of an additional contraceptive method when having penile-vaginal intercourse with a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who is not currently pregnant. Note: Men with a pregnant or breastfeeding partner must agree to remain abstinent from penile-vaginal intercourse or use a male condom during each episode of penile-vaginal penetration.
  • A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding and if she is not a WOCBP OR is a WOCBP and is using a contraceptive method that is highly effective (with a failure rate of Class II congestive heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident (CVA)/stroke, cardiac revascularization procedure, or cardiac arrhythmia associated with hemodynamic instability.
  • Has known intolerance or severe hypersensitivity (Grade ≥3) to pembrolizumab or lenvatinib or any of their excipients
  • Has received lenvatinib as monotherapy or in combination with a programmed cell death-1/programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1) inhibitor or has previously been enrolled in a clinical study evaluating lenvatinib f
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03898180). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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