CompletedPhase 3

Study of Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Followed by Maintenance With Olaparib (MK-7339) for the First-Line Treatment of Women With BRCA Non-mutated Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (EOC) (MK-7339-001/KEYLYNK-001/ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036)

United States, Australia, Belgium1,367 participantsStarted 2018-12-18

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of treatment with carboplatin/paclitaxel\* PLUS pembrolizumab (MK-3475) and maintenance olaparib (MK-7339) in women with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer. The primary study hypotheses are that the combination of pembrolizumab plus carboplatin/paclitaxel\* followed by continued pembrolizumab and maintenance olaparib is superior to carboplatin/paclitaxel alone with respect to Progression Free Survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) in participants with programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) positive tumors (Combined Positive Score \[CPS\]≥10) and in all participants, and that the combination of pembrolizumab plus carboplatin/paclitaxel followed by continued pembrolizumab is superior to carboplatin/paclitaxel alone with respect to PFS per RECIST 1.1 in participants with PD-L1 positive tumors (CPS≥10) and in all participants.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Has histologically confirmed International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Stage III or Stage IV EOC (high-grade predominantly serous, endometrioid (any grade), carcinosarcoma, mixed mullerian with high-grade serous component, clear cell, or low-grade serous OC), primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer * Has just completed primary debulking surgery or is eligible for primary debulking surgery or is a potential candidate for interval debulking surgery * Is a candidate for carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy, to be administered in the adjuvant or neoadjuvant setting * Candidates for neoadjuvant chemotherapy, has a cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) (kilounits/L):carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA; ng/mL) ratio greater than or equal to 25 * Is able to provide a newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion for prospective testing of BRCA1/2 and Programmed Cell Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) tumor markers status prior to randomization * Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1, as assessed within 7 days prior to initiating chemotherapy in the lead-in period and within 3 days prior to Day 1 of Cycle 1 * Female participants are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least 1 of the following conditions applies: a.) Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR b.) Is a WOCBP and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective, with low user dependency, or be abstinent from heterosexual inte…

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by the Investigator in Participants With Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Positive Tumors (Combined Positive Score [CPS]≥10)

Timeframe: Up to approximately 67 months

PFS Per RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by the Investigator in All Participants

Timeframe: Up to approximately 67 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03740165

SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-26

Results submitted2025-08-25

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Timeframe: Up to approximately 67 months

PFS Per RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by the Investigator in All Participants

Timeframe: Up to approximately 67 months