Neoadjuvant Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab in Merkel Cell Carcinoma (NCT04869137) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
United States26 participantsStarted 2021-05-28
Plain-language summary
This is a single arm trial of participants with Merkel cell carcinoma receiving a combination of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male/female participants who are at least 18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent with histologically confirmed diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma will be enrolled in this study. The clinical stage of the patient must be stage II, III, or IV (AJCC 8th edition) at the time of enrollment.
* Male participants:
* A male participant must agree to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 6 days after the last dose of study treatment and refrain from donating sperm during this period.
* Female participants:
* A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: a.) Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR b.) A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance in protocol during the treatment period and for at least 30 days after the last dose of study treatment.
* The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the trial.
* Have clinically or radiographically detectable disease that is felt by the treating physician to be amenable to complete surgical resection.
* Have provided archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated. Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks are preferred to slides. Newly obtained biopsies are preferred to archived tissue.
* Have an Eastern Cooperative Onco…
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
1
Pathological Complete Response
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04869137
SponsorH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute