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GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine

Phase 2

Pancreatic Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026

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UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment58

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Clinical trial landscape

GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT02648282Study With CY, Pembrolizumab, GVAX Pancreas Vaccine, and SBRT in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancer
COMPLETED58 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study With CY, Pembrolizumab, GVAX Pancreas Vaccine, and SBRT in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Distant Metastasis Free Survival (DMFS)
62 months

DMFS is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to identification of distant metastases on imaging or death, whichever occurs first. Estimation based on the Kaplan-Meier curve.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Experiencing a Grade 3 or Above Treatment Related Toxicities
41 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cyclophosphamide, Pembrolizumab, GVAX Pancreas Vaccine, SBRTEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CyclophosphamideDRUG200 mg/m2 is to be administered as a 30 minute IV infusion one day prior to GVAX Pancreas Vaccine every 21 days for a total of 8 doses. In the extended treatment phase, eligible patients may receive 200 mg/m2 as a 30 minute IV infusion one day prior to GVAX Pancreas Vaccine every 6 months for an additional 4 doses.
GVAX Pancreatic Cancer VaccineDRUG2.5E8 cells of each cell line (Panc 6.03/Panc 10.05) for a total of 5E8 cells is to be administered one day after CY and pembrolizumab for a total of 8 doses. In the extended treatment phase, eligible patients may receive 2.5E8 cells of each cell line (Panc 6.03/Panc 10.05) for a total of 5E8 cells administered one day after CY every 6 months for an additional 4 doses.
PembrolizumabDRUG200 mg will be administered as a 30 minute IV infusion one day prior to the GVAX pancreas vaccine every 21 days for a total of 8 doses. In the extended treatment phase, eligible patients may receive 200 mg as a 30 minute IV infusion every 21 days for an additional 9 doses.
SBRTRADIATIONPatients will receive SBRT (6.6 Gy for 5 days) with the second dose of combined immunotherapy (CY/Pembrolizumab/GVAX Pancreas Vaccine).
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma 2. Patients must have received mFOLFIRINOX or Gemcitabine/ Abraxane based chemotherapy for 4 cycles with last dose of therapy between 2-5 weeks of study enrollment. 3. Age \>18 years 4. No metastatic disease 5. ECOG Performance Statu...

Countries:United States
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Competitive Landscape -Pancreatic Cancer 179 trials

Top 20 of 68 competitors

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Revolution Medicines, Inc.RVMD9PHASE3RMC-6236, Gemcitabine, nab-paclitaxel, Irinotecan, Liposomal irinotecan
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Pfizer Inc.PFE7PHASE2tisotumab vedotin, pembrolizumab, carboplatin, cisplatin
AstraZeneca PLCAZN9PHASE2AZD0901, 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, l-leucovorin, Irinotecan
AbbVie, Inc.ABBV4PHASE2TTX-030, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, Nab-Paclitaxel and gemcitabine
AngioDynamics, Inc.ANGO2PHASE3Modified FOLFIRINOX Regimen
Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBMY4PHASE2Navlimetostat, Gemcitabine, Nab-paclitaxel
Immuneering Corp. Class AIMRX2PHASE3Atebimetinib, GnP, mGnP
RenovoRx, Inc.RNXT1PHASE3Gemcitabine, nab-paclitaxel
BioNTech SE Sponsored ADRBNTX2PHASE2Pumitamig, Nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine, mFOLFIRINOX
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Incyte CorporationINCY3PHASE2Ruxolitinib, Capecitabine, Regorafenib
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited CompanyJAZZ1PHASE2Zanidatamab
ImmunityBio IncIBRX1PHASE2N-803, Aldoxorubicin, PD-L1 t-haNK, Nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine
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Frequently asked questions about GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine

What is GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine used for?

GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine is an investigational cancer vaccine being studied for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has been evaluated in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

Who makes GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine?

GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The vaccine is an investigational therapy and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What phase is GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine in?

GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational agent, meaning it has not yet received regulatory approval and is still being studied for safety and efficacy in patients with pancreatic cancer.

What clinical trials is GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine in?

GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT02648282. This trial, titled 'Study With CY, Pembrolizumab, GVAX Pancreas Vaccine, and SBRT in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer,' enrolled 58 participants in the United States.

Is GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine FDA approved?

GVAX Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 2 clinical development. The completed trial NCT02648282 was an uncontrolled study, and the vaccine has not yet demonstrated sufficient evidence for regulatory approval.