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Intismeran autogene

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Melanoma | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,089

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Clinical trial landscape

Intismeran autogene · 6 trials · 8 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 4
NCT06077760A Study of Intismeran Autogene (V940) Plus Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Placebo Plus Pembrolizumab in Participants With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (V940-002)Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
RECRUITING868 Analytics
NCT05933577A Clinical Study of Intismeran Autogene (V940) Plus Pembrolizumab in People With High-Risk Melanoma (V940-001)Melanoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING1,089 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study of Intismeran Autogene (V940) Plus Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Placebo Plus Pembrolizumab in Participants With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (V940-002)
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PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Clinical Study of Intismeran Autogene (V940) Plus Pembrolizumab in People With High-Risk Melanoma (V940-001)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Disease- Free Survival (DFS)
Up to ~78 months

DFS is defined as the time from randomization to any recurrence (local, locoregional, regional or distant), occurrence of new primary NSCLC, as assessed by the investigator, or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

Recurrence-Free Survival (RFS)
Up to approximately 74 months

RFS is defined as the length of time from when the participant starts the study until either the cancer comes back, or the cancer spreads as assessed by the investigator, or death due to any cause.

Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Up to ~32 months

PFS is defined as the time from randomization to the first documented progressive disease (PD) or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first as assessed by Response Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (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 (BICR) will be presented.

Overall Survival (OS)
Up to ~42 months

OS, defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause. OS will be presented.

Progression-free Survival (PFS)
Up to approximately 36 months

PFS is defined as the time from randomization to the first documented disease progression per Response Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) by investigator assessment or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. Progressive disease (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 per RECIST 1.1 as assessed by investigator will be presented.

Cohort A: Event-free Survival (EFS)
Up to approximately 5 years

EFS is defined as the time from randomization to any of the following events, as determined by blinded independent central review (BICR): High-grade (HG) non-invasive papillary carcinoma (Ta) or carcinoma in situ (CIS) in the bladder at the 24-week assessment or later; Any T1 stage disease in the bladder; Any T2 stage or greater in the bladder, including transurethral prostate stromal invasion of urothelial carcinoma (UC); High-risk disease (defined as HG Ta, CIS, ≥T1) of the urethra or upper tract (ureters, renal pelvis); Metastatic UC \[defined as regional lymph node metastasis of UC (stage N1 or greater), or distant metastasis of UC including non-regional lymph nodes (stage M1)\]; Or death due to any cause. The EFS for BCG-treated participants will be presented.

Disease-Free Survival (DFS)
up to ~43 months

DFS, as assessed by the investigator, is defined as the time from randomization to the first documented local recurrence, or occurrence of distant kidney cancer metastasis(es), or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS)
Up to ~12 years
Distant Metastasis-Free Survival (DMFS)
Up to ~12 years
Lung Cancer Specific Survival (LCSS)
Up to ~12 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Intismeran autogene + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 1 mg of intismeran autogene via intramuscular (IM) injection once every 3 weeks for 9 doses PLUS 400 mg of pembrolizumab via intravenous (IV) infusion once every 6 weeks for up to 9 doses until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity or for a total treatment duration of up to approximately 1 year, whichever is sooner.
Placebo + PembrolizumabACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive intismeran autogene-matched placebo via IM injection once every 3 weeks for 9 doses PLUS 400 mg of pembrolizumab via IV infusion once every 6 weeks for up to 9 doses until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity or for a total treatment duration of up to approximately 1 year, whichever is sooner.
Intismeran Autogene + Pembrolizumab + ChemoEXPERIMENTALInduction phase: Participants receive pembrolizumab 400 mg intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of a six week cycle plus a platinum doublet chemotherapy regimen (carboplatin area under the curve (AUC) 6 or 5 mg/mL/min IV infusion every 3 weeks (Q3W) × 2 doses combined either with paclitaxel 200 or 175 mg/m\^2 IV infusion Q3W × 2 doses, OR with nab paclitaxel 100 mg/m\^2 IV infusion weekly × 6 doses). Intismeran Autogene 1 mg intramuscular (IM) injection is administered on Days 1 and 22 of Cycle 2 Induction (Q3W) for up to 2 doses. Maintenance phase: Participants receive pembrolizumab 400 mg IV infusion on Day 1 every 6 weeks (Q6W) for up to 15 doses. Intismeran Autogene 1 mg IM injection is administered on Days 1 and 22 (Q3W) for up to 7 doses during maintenance.
Placebo + Pembrolizumab + ChemoEXPERIMENTALInduction phase: Participants receive pembrolizumab 400 mg intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of a six week cycle plus a platinum doublet chemotherapy regimen (carboplatin area under the curve (AUC) 6 or 5 mg/mL/min IV infusion every 3 weeks (Q3W) × 2 doses combined either with paclitaxel 200 or 175 mg/m\^2 IV infusion Q3W × 2 doses, OR with nab paclitaxel 100 mg/m\^2 IV infusion weekly × 6 doses). Placebo intramuscular (IM) injection is administered on Days 1 and 22 of Cycle 2 Induction (Q3W) for up to 2 doses. Maintenance phase: Participants receive pembrolizumab 400 mg IV infusion on Day 1 every 6 weeks (Q6W) for up to 15 doses. Placebo IM injection is administered on Days 1 and 22 (Q3W) for up to 7 doses during maintenance.
Intismeran autogene + BCGEXPERIMENTALParticipants in Cohort A receive 1 mg of intismeran autogene via intramuscular (IM) injection every 3 weeks (Q3W) for 9 doses. Participants also receive 50 mg of TICE® BCG once weekly for 6 weeks, then once weekly on weeks 13-15, 25-27, 49-51, and 73-75.
BCGACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants in Cohort A receive 50 mg of TICE® BCG once weekly for 6 weeks, then once weekly on weeks 13-15, 25-27, 49-51, and 73-75
Intismeran autogeneEXPERIMENTALParticipants in Cohort B receive 1 mg of intismeran autogene via intramuscular (IM) injection every 3 weeks (Q3W) for 9 doses.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Intismeran autogeneBIOLOGICALIM injection
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALIV infusion
PlaceboOTHERIM injection
CarboplatinDRUGArea Under the Curve (AUC) either 6 or 5 (mg/mL/min) IV Infusion
PaclitaxelDRUG200 or 175 mg/m\^2 IV Infusion
Nab-paclitaxelDRUG100 mg/m\^2 IV Infusion
BCGBIOLOGICALIntravesicular instillation. BCG is a preparation of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites229

Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has undergone margin negative, completely resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and has pathological Stage II, IIIA, IIIB (N2) squamous or nonsquamous tumor, node, metastasis (TNM) staging per Am...

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Frequently asked questions about Intismeran autogene

What is Intismeran Autogene used for?

Intismeran Autogene is an investigational oncology therapy being studied for non-small cell lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, squamous non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, malignant melanoma, and urinary bladder neoplasms. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes Intismeran Autogene?

Intismeran Autogene is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials of this investigational therapy across multiple oncology indications.

What phase is Intismeran Autogene in?

Intismeran Autogene is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. The drug is being evaluated in combination with other agents in several ongoing trials.

What clinical trials is Intismeran Autogene in?

Intismeran Autogene is being studied in four recruiting trials. NCT06077760 is a Phase 3 trial in non-small cell lung cancer with 868 participants. NCT06833073 is a Phase 2 bladder cancer trial with 308 participants. NCT06961006 is a Phase 2 melanoma trial with 160 participants. NCT07221474 is a Phase 2 squamous non-small cell lung cancer trial with 180 participants.

Is Intismeran Autogene the same as V940?

Yes, Intismeran Autogene is also known as V940. Clinical trial titles refer to the drug as Intismeran Autogene (V940), and it is being studied in combination with pembrolizumab or BCG in various oncology trials.

How does Intismeran Autogene work?

Intismeran Autogene is a monoclonal antibody, but its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in available information. It is being investigated as an oncology therapy in combination with other treatments such as pembrolizumab and BCG.