RecruitingPhase 3

A Clinical Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as First-line Maintenance Treatment of Cervical Cancer (MK-2870-036/TroFuse-036/GOG-3123/ENGOT-cx22)

United States, Argentina, Austria1,023 participantsStarted 2026-01-19

Plain-language summary

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat metastatic cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb). Metastatic means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Researchers want to learn about giving the study medicine sacituzumab tirumotecan (also called sac-TMT or MK-2870) along with pembrolizumab and bevacizumab treatments. Sac-TMT is an antibody drug conjugate, which is a type of medicine that attaches to specific targets on cancer cells and delivers treatment to destroy those cells. The goals of this study are to learn: * About the safety of sac-TMT with pembrolizumab and bevacizumab, and if people tolerate them when given together, and * If people who receive sac-TMT and pembrolizumab, with or without bevacizumab, live longer overall or without their cancer getting worse as compared to those who receive standard treatment

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has a histologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma, adenosquamous carcinoma, or adenocarcinoma of cervix * Has persistent, recurrent, or newly diagnosed metastatic (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics \[FIGO\]-2028 Stage IVB) cervical cancer that is not amenable to curative treatment (surgery and/or radiation) * If infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), has well controlled HIV on antiretroviral therapy * If positive for hepatitis B surface antigen, has received hepatitis B virus (HBV) antiviral therapy and has undetectable HBV viral load * If has a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, has undetectable HCV viral load * Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1 * Has tumor programmed cell death ligand 1 expression of combined positive score ≥1 The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has HIV infection with a history of Kaposi's sarcoma and/or Multicentric Castleman's Disease * Has a history of documented severe dry eye syndrome, severe Meibomian gland disease and/or blepharitis, or severe corneal disease that prevents/delays corneal healing * Has active inflammatory bowel disease requiring immunosuppressive medication or previous history of inflammatory bowel disease (eg, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or chronic diarrhea) * Has uncontrolled, significant cardiovascular disease …

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

Part 1 Safety Run-in: Number of Participants Who Experience One or More Adverse Events (AEs)

Timeframe: Up to approximately 69 months

Part 1 Safety Run-in: Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an AE

Timeframe: Up to approximately 66 months

Part 2 Maintenance Treatment: Progression-free Survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)

Timeframe: Up to approximately 48 months

Part 2 Maintenance Treatment: Overall Survival (OS)

Timeframe: Up to approximately 60 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07216703

SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2031-10-29

Contact for this trial

Toll Free Number

1-888-577-8839 Trialsites@msd.com

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