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Goserelin

Phase 2

Salivary Gland Carcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 10, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetGNRHR
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Goserelin Acetate

Success Probability

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Goserelin · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT03942653Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Pembrolizumab for Advanced Stage Androgen Receptor-positive Salivary Gland CarcinomaSalivary Gland Carcinoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING20 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Pembrolizumab for Advanced Stage Androgen Receptor-positive Salivary Gland Carcinoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Objective Response Rate
35 months

Objective response rate to therapy (complete and partial responses) at 3 month intervals after beginning goserelin and pembrolizumab based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)

Secondary Endpoints

Progression Free Survival
12 Months
Disease Control Rate
35 Months
Assess Adverse Events
35 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Goserelin Acetate + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALGoserelin Acetate, 3.6 mg, every four weeks, SQ Pembrolizumab, 200mg, every three weeks, IV

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Goserelin AcetateDRUGGoserelin Acetate, SQ, Q4W
PembrolizumabDRUGPembrolizumab, IV, Q3W
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites7

Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. NOTE: HIPAA authorization may be included in the informed consent or obtained separately. * Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent. * Locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic salivary...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Goserelin

What is Goserelin used for in Salivary Gland Carcinoma?

Goserelin is being studied for the treatment of advanced stage androgen receptor-positive salivary gland carcinoma. It is used as part of androgen deprivation therapy in combination with pembrolizumab in a Phase 2 clinical trial. The drug is administered to patients aged 18 years and older.

What does Goserelin target?

Goserelin targets the androgen receptor pathway by acting as a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist, which suppresses testosterone production. In the context of salivary gland carcinoma, this androgen deprivation is intended to inhibit tumor growth in androgen receptor-positive tumors. The drug is combined with pembrolizumab in the clinical trial.

Who makes Goserelin?

Goserelin is developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for the treatment of salivary gland carcinoma.

What phase is Goserelin in for Salivary Gland Carcinoma?

Goserelin is in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of advanced stage androgen receptor-positive salivary gland carcinoma. It is an investigational drug in this indication and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for this use. The ongoing trial is active but not recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Goserelin in?

Goserelin is being evaluated in clinical trial NCT03942653, titled "Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Pembrolizumab for Advanced Stage Androgen Receptor-positive Salivary Gland Carcinoma." This Phase 2 trial is active but not recruiting, with an enrollment of 20 participants in the United States.

Is Goserelin the same as Goserelin Acetate?

Yes, Goserelin is also known as Goserelin Acetate. The drug is referred to by both names in clinical and research contexts. In the clinical trial for salivary gland carcinoma, it is used as part of androgen deprivation therapy in combination with pembrolizumab.