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A Study of Belzutifan (MK-6482) as Monotherapy and in Combination With Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) With or Without Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in China Participants With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (MK-6482-010)

Primary Purpose

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
China
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Belzutifan
Pembrolizumab
Lenvatinib
Sponsored by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Renal Cell Carcinoma focused on measuring Belzutifan, Pembrolizumab, Programmed Cell Death-1 (PD1), Hypoxia inducible factor 2 alpha (HIF-2 alpha), Hypoxia inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Kidney Cancer, MK-6482, MK6482, PT-2977, PT2977, MK-3475 KEYTRUDA®, MK-7902, E7080, LENVIMA®

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

  • Has a histologically confirmed diagnosis of unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
  • Has measurable disease per RECIST 1.1.
  • Has adequate organ function.
  • Has adequately controlled blood pressure (BP).
  • If participants received major surgery or radiation therapy of >30 Gy, they must have recovered from the toxicity and/or complications from the intervention.
  • Has resolution of the toxic effect(s) of the most recent prior therapy.
  • Participants receiving bone resorptive therapy must have therapy initiated at least 2 weeks prior to allocation.
  • Is Chinese descent, defined as both biological parents and all biological grandparents are of Chinese descent.

Male Participants:

- Must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception.

Female Participants:

- Must be a woman of non-childbearing potential (WONCBP) or have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test and must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception.

For Belzutifan + Lenvatinib treatment:

  • Has progressed on or after having received systemic treatment for locally advanced or metastatic RCC.
  • Has no more than 3 prior systemic regimens for locally advanced or metastatic RCC.

For Belzutifan + Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab treatment:

- Has received no prior systemic therapy for advanced RCC.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Is a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 24 hours prior to first dose of study intervention.
  • Has any of the following: A pulse oximeter reading <92%, or requires intermittent supplemental oxygen, or requires chronic supplemental oxygen.
  • Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years.
  • Has known central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
  • Has clinically significant cardiac disease.
  • Has symptomatic pleural effusion.
  • Has a history of inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Has preexisting ≥Grade 3 gastrointestinal or non-gastrointestinal fistula.
  • Has clinically significant hematuria, hematemesis or hemoptysis of red blood, or other history of significant bleeding within 3 months before administration of the first dose of study intervention.
  • Has other clinically significant disorders such as: A serious active non-healing wound/ulcer/bone fracture, requirement for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis or a history of allogenic tissue/solid organ transplantation.
  • Received colony-stimulating factors, granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF) or recombinant EPO within 28 days prior to the first dose of study intervention.
  • Has a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the study.
  • Is unable to swallow orally administered medication or has a gastrointestinal disorder affecting absorption.
  • Has received prior treatment with belzutifan.
  • Has received prior treatment with lenvatinib.
  • Has received any type of systemic anticancer antibody (including investigational antibody) ≤28 days prior to allocation.
  • Have received / be receiving any traditional Chinese medicines or herbal supplements.
  • Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to first dose of study intervention. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities and not require corticosteroids.
  • Is receiving concomitant treatment, in therapeutic doses, with anticoagulants.
  • Is receiving chronic systemic steroids therapy (at doses >10 mg daily of prednisone or equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to the first dose of study intervention.
  • Is currently participating in a study of an investigational agent or is currently using an investigational device.
  • Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy.
  • Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
  • Has a known history of Hepatitis B or known active Hepatitis C virus infection.
  • Has a known history of active tuberculosis.
  • Has radiographic evidence of intratumoral cavitation, encasement or invasion of a major blood vessel.
  • Has known hypersensitivity or allergy to the active pharmaceutical ingredient or any component of the study intervention (belzutifan or lenvatinib) formulations.
  • Has had major surgery within 4 weeks prior to first dose of study intervention.

For Belzutifan + Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab treatment:

  • Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis.
  • Has a history of hypersensitivity reaction to the active pharmaceutical ingredient or any component of pembrolizumab or monoclonal antibody (mAb).
  • Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years.
  • Has received a live vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study intervention.

Sites / Locations

  • Beijing Cancer hospital-Digestive Oncology ( Site 0001)
  • SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTRE-Urology Surgery Department ( Site 0005)
  • Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School-Urology ( S
  • Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital ( Site 0003)
  • The Second Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang University school of medicine-Urology ( Site 0007)

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Belzutifan + Lenvatinib

Belzutifan + Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab

Arm Description

Participants will receive a daily oral dose of 120 mg of belzutifan monotherapy for 3 weeks, followed by a combination of a daily oral dose of 120 mg of belzutifan with a daily oral dose of 20 mg of lenvatinib until progressive disease or discontinuation.

Participants will receive an intravenous dose of 400 mg of pembrolizumab once every six weeks for up to 18 infusions (up to 2 years) in combination with a daily oral dose of 120 mg of belzutifan and a daily oral dose of 20 mg of lenvatinib until progressive disease or discontinuation.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of participants who experienced dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)
A DLT is defined as an event with toxicity including the type, severity, time of onset, time of resolution, and the probable association with study treatment that are not due to pre-existing conditions as defined by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 5.0 (CTCAE 5.0). Number of participants who experience a DLT per CTCAE 5.0 will be reported.
Number of participants who experienced an adverse event (AE)
An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, is also an AE. The number of participants who experience an AE in the study will be reported.
Number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE
An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, is also an AE. The number of participants who discontinued from the study treatment due to an AE will be reported.
Area under the concentration-time curve from 0-24 hours (AUC0-24) after single dose
AUC is a measure of plasma drug concentration and time and is estimated as the area under the plot of plasma concentration against time after drug administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine AUC0-24 of belzutifan.
Maximum concentration (Cmax) after single dose
Cmax is the maximum concentration of the drug observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Cmax of belzutifan.
Time at maximum concentration (Tmax) after single dose
Tmax is the amount of time that a drug is present at the maximum concentration is observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine the Tmax of belzutifan.
Apparent terminal half-life (t½) after single dose
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of the drug after reaching Cmax. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine the t1/2 of belzutifan.
Apparent oral clearance (CL/F) after single dose
CL/F is the apparent total clearance of the drug from plasma after oral administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine CL/F of belzutifan.
Apparent oral volume of distribution (Vz/F) after single dose
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution of the drug during terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Vz/F of belzutifan.
Steady state area under the concentration-time curve from 0-24 hours (AUC0-24,ss) after multiple doses
AUC0-24,ss is a measure of plasma drug concentration and time and is estimated as the area under the plot of plasma concentration against time after drug administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine AUC0-24,ss of belzutifan.
Steady state maximum concentration (Cmax,ss) after multiple doses
Cmax,ss is the maximum concentration of the drug observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Cmax,ss of belzutifan.
Time at maximum concentration (Tmax) after multiple doses
Tmax is the amount of time that a drug is present at the maximum concentration is observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine the Tmax of belzutifan.
Apparent t½ after multiple doses
T1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of the drug after reaching Cmax. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine t1/2 of belzutifan.
Steady state trough concentration (Ctrough,ss) after multiple doses
Ctrough,ss is the lowest concentration reached by a drug before the next dose is administered. Blood samples taken at predose and at specified times post dose will be used to determine Ctrough,ss of belzutifan.
Accumulation ratio (RAC) after multiple doses
RAC is the ratio of accumulation of a drug under steady state conditions after repeated administration as compared to a single dose. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine RAC of belzutifan.
Apparent oral clearance (CL/F) after multiple doses
CL/F is the apparent total clearance of the drug from plasma after oral administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine CL/F of belzutifan.
Apparent oral volume (Vz/F) after multiple doses
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution of the drug during terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Vz/F of belzutifan.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Objective response rate (ORR)
ORR is defined as the percentage of participants who have a Complete Response (CR: Disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors 1.1 (RECIST 1.1.) The percentage of participants who experience a CR or PR as assessed by blinded independent central review based on RECIST 1.1 will be presented.
Duration of response (DOR)
For participants who demonstrate a confirmed Complete Response (CR: Disappearance of all target lesions) or confirmed Partial Response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1, DOR is defined as the time from first documented evidence of CR or PR until progressive disease (PD) or death. Per RECIST 1.1, PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also have demonstrated an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered PD. The DOR as assessed by blinded independent central review will be presented.
Progression-free survival (PFS)
PFS is defined as the time from first dose of study treatment to the first documented progressive disease (PD) or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1, PD is defined as ≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. PFS as assessed by blinded independent central review will be presented.
Overall survival (OS)
OS, defined as the time from first dose of study treatment to death due to any cause, will be presented.
Steady state minimum concentration (Cmin,ss)
Cmin,ss is the minimum plasma drug concentration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Cmin,ss of belzutifan.
Percent change from baseline in erythropoietin (EPO) level
Percent change from baseline in EPO level will be measured and presented.

Full Information

First Posted
August 30, 2021
Last Updated
January 26, 2023
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05030506
Brief Title
A Study of Belzutifan (MK-6482) as Monotherapy and in Combination With Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) With or Without Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in China Participants With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (MK-6482-010)
Official Title
An Open-Label, Phase 1 Study of MK-6482 as Monotherapy and in Combination With Lenvatinib (MK-7902) With or Without Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in China Participants With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
October 13, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 21, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
October 21, 2026 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles, and preliminary efficacy of belzutifan as monotherapy followed by belzutifan+lenvatinib combination therapy, as well as belzutifan combined with lenvatinib and pembrolizumab in China participants with advanced renal cell carcinoma.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Keywords
Belzutifan, Pembrolizumab, Programmed Cell Death-1 (PD1), Hypoxia inducible factor 2 alpha (HIF-2 alpha), Hypoxia inducible factor 2α (HIF-2α), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Kidney Cancer, MK-6482, MK6482, PT-2977, PT2977, MK-3475 KEYTRUDA®, MK-7902, E7080, LENVIMA®

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
45 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Belzutifan + Lenvatinib
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will receive a daily oral dose of 120 mg of belzutifan monotherapy for 3 weeks, followed by a combination of a daily oral dose of 120 mg of belzutifan with a daily oral dose of 20 mg of lenvatinib until progressive disease or discontinuation.
Arm Title
Belzutifan + Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will receive an intravenous dose of 400 mg of pembrolizumab once every six weeks for up to 18 infusions (up to 2 years) in combination with a daily oral dose of 120 mg of belzutifan and a daily oral dose of 20 mg of lenvatinib until progressive disease or discontinuation.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Belzutifan
Other Intervention Name(s)
MK-6482, PT2977
Intervention Description
40 mg tablet administered orally at a dose of 120 mg
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Pembrolizumab
Other Intervention Name(s)
MK-3475 KEYTRUDA®
Intervention Description
25 mg/mL solution for Infusion in a single-dose vial administered intravenously at a dose of 400 mg
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Lenvatinib
Other Intervention Name(s)
MK-7902, E7080, LENVIMA®
Intervention Description
10 mg capsule administered orally at a dose of 20 mg
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of participants who experienced dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)
Description
A DLT is defined as an event with toxicity including the type, severity, time of onset, time of resolution, and the probable association with study treatment that are not due to pre-existing conditions as defined by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 5.0 (CTCAE 5.0). Number of participants who experience a DLT per CTCAE 5.0 will be reported.
Time Frame
Up to approximately 21 days
Title
Number of participants who experienced an adverse event (AE)
Description
An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, is also an AE. The number of participants who experience an AE in the study will be reported.
Time Frame
Up to approximately 20 months
Title
Number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE
Description
An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, is also an AE. The number of participants who discontinued from the study treatment due to an AE will be reported.
Time Frame
Up to approximately 20 months
Title
Area under the concentration-time curve from 0-24 hours (AUC0-24) after single dose
Description
AUC is a measure of plasma drug concentration and time and is estimated as the area under the plot of plasma concentration against time after drug administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine AUC0-24 of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Maximum concentration (Cmax) after single dose
Description
Cmax is the maximum concentration of the drug observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Cmax of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Time at maximum concentration (Tmax) after single dose
Description
Tmax is the amount of time that a drug is present at the maximum concentration is observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine the Tmax of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Apparent terminal half-life (t½) after single dose
Description
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of the drug after reaching Cmax. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine the t1/2 of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Apparent oral clearance (CL/F) after single dose
Description
CL/F is the apparent total clearance of the drug from plasma after oral administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine CL/F of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Apparent oral volume of distribution (Vz/F) after single dose
Description
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution of the drug during terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Vz/F of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Steady state area under the concentration-time curve from 0-24 hours (AUC0-24,ss) after multiple doses
Description
AUC0-24,ss is a measure of plasma drug concentration and time and is estimated as the area under the plot of plasma concentration against time after drug administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine AUC0-24,ss of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Steady state maximum concentration (Cmax,ss) after multiple doses
Description
Cmax,ss is the maximum concentration of the drug observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Cmax,ss of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Time at maximum concentration (Tmax) after multiple doses
Description
Tmax is the amount of time that a drug is present at the maximum concentration is observed in plasma. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine the Tmax of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Apparent t½ after multiple doses
Description
T1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of the drug after reaching Cmax. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine t1/2 of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose.
Title
Steady state trough concentration (Ctrough,ss) after multiple doses
Description
Ctrough,ss is the lowest concentration reached by a drug before the next dose is administered. Blood samples taken at predose and at specified times post dose will be used to determine Ctrough,ss of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Accumulation ratio (RAC) after multiple doses
Description
RAC is the ratio of accumulation of a drug under steady state conditions after repeated administration as compared to a single dose. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine RAC of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Apparent oral clearance (CL/F) after multiple doses
Description
CL/F is the apparent total clearance of the drug from plasma after oral administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine CL/F of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Title
Apparent oral volume (Vz/F) after multiple doses
Description
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution of the drug during terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Vz/F of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours postdose
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Objective response rate (ORR)
Description
ORR is defined as the percentage of participants who have a Complete Response (CR: Disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors 1.1 (RECIST 1.1.) The percentage of participants who experience a CR or PR as assessed by blinded independent central review based on RECIST 1.1 will be presented.
Time Frame
Up to approximately 20 months
Title
Duration of response (DOR)
Description
For participants who demonstrate a confirmed Complete Response (CR: Disappearance of all target lesions) or confirmed Partial Response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1, DOR is defined as the time from first documented evidence of CR or PR until progressive disease (PD) or death. Per RECIST 1.1, PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also have demonstrated an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered PD. The DOR as assessed by blinded independent central review will be presented.
Time Frame
Up to approximately 20 months
Title
Progression-free survival (PFS)
Description
PFS is defined as the time from first dose of study treatment to the first documented progressive disease (PD) or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1, PD is defined as ≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. PFS as assessed by blinded independent central review will be presented.
Time Frame
Up to approximately 20 months
Title
Overall survival (OS)
Description
OS, defined as the time from first dose of study treatment to death due to any cause, will be presented.
Time Frame
Up to approximately 20 months
Title
Steady state minimum concentration (Cmin,ss)
Description
Cmin,ss is the minimum plasma drug concentration. Blood samples collected pre dose and at multiple timepoints post dose will be used to determine Cmin,ss of belzutifan.
Time Frame
Pre-dose, and 1, 2 and 4 hours postdose
Title
Percent change from baseline in erythropoietin (EPO) level
Description
Percent change from baseline in EPO level will be measured and presented.
Time Frame
Baseline, up to approximately 6 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Has a histologically confirmed diagnosis of unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Has measurable disease per RECIST 1.1. Has adequate organ function. Has adequately controlled blood pressure (BP). If participants received major surgery or radiation therapy of >30 Gy, they must have recovered from the toxicity and/or complications from the intervention. Has resolution of the toxic effect(s) of the most recent prior therapy. Participants receiving bone resorptive therapy must have therapy initiated at least 2 weeks prior to allocation. Is Chinese descent, defined as both biological parents and all biological grandparents are of Chinese descent. Male Participants: - Must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception. Female Participants: - Must be a woman of non-childbearing potential (WONCBP) or have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test and must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception. For Belzutifan + Lenvatinib treatment: Has progressed on or after having received systemic treatment for locally advanced or metastatic RCC. Has no more than 3 prior systemic regimens for locally advanced or metastatic RCC. For Belzutifan + Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab treatment: - Has received no prior systemic therapy for advanced RCC. Exclusion Criteria Is a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 24 hours prior to first dose of study intervention. Has any of the following: A pulse oximeter reading <92%, or requires intermittent supplemental oxygen, or requires chronic supplemental oxygen. Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years. Has known central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Has clinically significant cardiac disease. Has symptomatic pleural effusion. Has a history of inflammatory bowel disease. Has preexisting ≥Grade 3 gastrointestinal or non-gastrointestinal fistula. Has clinically significant hematuria, hematemesis or hemoptysis of red blood, or other history of significant bleeding within 3 months before administration of the first dose of study intervention. Has other clinically significant disorders such as: A serious active non-healing wound/ulcer/bone fracture, requirement for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis or a history of allogenic tissue/solid organ transplantation. Received colony-stimulating factors, granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF) or recombinant EPO within 28 days prior to the first dose of study intervention. Has a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the study. Is unable to swallow orally administered medication or has a gastrointestinal disorder affecting absorption. Has received prior treatment with belzutifan. Has received prior treatment with lenvatinib. Has received any type of systemic anticancer antibody (including investigational antibody) ≤28 days prior to allocation. Have received / be receiving any traditional Chinese medicines or herbal supplements. Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to first dose of study intervention. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities and not require corticosteroids. Is receiving concomitant treatment, in therapeutic doses, with anticoagulants. Is receiving chronic systemic steroids therapy (at doses >10 mg daily of prednisone or equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to the first dose of study intervention. Is currently participating in a study of an investigational agent or is currently using an investigational device. Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy. Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Has a known history of Hepatitis B or known active Hepatitis C virus infection. Has a known history of active tuberculosis. Has radiographic evidence of intratumoral cavitation, encasement or invasion of a major blood vessel. Has known hypersensitivity or allergy to the active pharmaceutical ingredient or any component of the study intervention (belzutifan or lenvatinib) formulations. Has had major surgery within 4 weeks prior to first dose of study intervention. For Belzutifan + Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab treatment: Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis. Has a history of hypersensitivity reaction to the active pharmaceutical ingredient or any component of pembrolizumab or monoclonal antibody (mAb). Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years. Has received a live vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study intervention.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Medical Director
Organizational Affiliation
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Beijing Cancer hospital-Digestive Oncology ( Site 0001)
City
Beijing
State/Province
Beijing
ZIP/Postal Code
100142
Country
China
Facility Name
SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTRE-Urology Surgery Department ( Site 0005)
City
Guangzhou
State/Province
Guangdong
ZIP/Postal Code
510060
Country
China
Facility Name
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School-Urology ( S
City
Nanjing
State/Province
Jiangsu
ZIP/Postal Code
210000
Country
China
Facility Name
Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital ( Site 0003)
City
Tianjin
State/Province
Tianjin
ZIP/Postal Code
300060
Country
China
Facility Name
The Second Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang University school of medicine-Urology ( Site 0007)
City
Hangzhou
State/Province
Zhejiang
ZIP/Postal Code
310052
Country
China

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
http://engagezone.msd.com/doc/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf
IPD Sharing URL
http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php
Links:
URL
http://merckoncologyclinicaltrials.com
Description
Merck Oncology Clinical Trials Information

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A Study of Belzutifan (MK-6482) as Monotherapy and in Combination With Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) With or Without Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in China Participants With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (MK-6482-010)

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