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Also known as MK-3475A
Pembrolizumab Berahyaluronidase alfa · 7 trials · 11 indications
AUC is defined as area under curve exposure. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine AUC.
Ctrough is defined as the trough concentration at steady-state. Blood samples collected pre-dose and at multiple timepoints post-dose will be used to determine Ctrough
ORR was defined as the percentage of participants who have a confirmed complete response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions) or partial response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters) per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). The percentage of participants with CR or PR were reported.
AUC0-6 weeks was defined as a measure of pembrolizumab exposure that was calculated as the product of serum drug concentration and time from zero to 6 weeks. Blood samples were collected at pre-specified timepoints to determine AUC0-6 weeks. Per protocol, geometric mean AUC0-6 weeks value of pembrolizumab after the first dose of pembrolizumab formulated with berahyaluronidase alfa in arm 1 and after first dose of pembrolizumab in arm 2 was presented.
Ctrough was defined as the lowest serum concentration of pembrolizumab reached at steady state. Blood samples were collected at pre-specified timepoints for the determination of Ctrough. Per protocol, geometric mean Ctrough value of pembrolizumab at steady state of pembrolizumab formulated with berahyaluronidase alfa in arm 1 and of pembrolizumab in arm 2 was presented.
ORR is defined as the percentage of the participants who had complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) and will be evaluated using computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET)-CT. Response was assessed based on the International Working Group Criteria: Lugano Classification (Cheson et al, Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2014). CR is complete metabolic (no/minimal fluorodeoxyglucose \[FDG\] uptake) and radiologic response (target lesions regress to ≤1.5 cm in longest transverse diameter of a lesion) and no new lesions. PR is partial metabolic (moderate/high FDG uptake) and radiologic response (≥50% decrease in sum of product diameters for multiple lesions of up to 6 target measurable nodes and extranodal sites, no increase in lesions, and spleen regressed by \>50% in length beyond normal). The percentage of participants who experience CR or PR as assessed by investigator will be presented.
Blood samples will be collected at designated timepoints for the determination of Cmax. Cmax is defined as the peak concentration of pembrolizumab after administration of SC pembrolizumab coformulated with hyaluronidase.
Blood samples will be collected at designated timepoints for the determination of Ctrough. Ctrough is defined as the lowest concentration of pembrolizumab after administration of SC pembrolizumab coformulated with hyaluronidase.
Blood samples will be collected at designated timepoints for the determination of AUC0-6weeks. AUC0-6 weeks is defined as area under concentration time curve over a 6-week dosing interval of pembrolizumab after administration of SC pembrolizumab coformulated with hyaluronidase.
The PPQ is an instrument that has been developed from participant interviews and includes questions to evaluate directly from participants their preference regarding mode of administration, as well as the strength of the preference, and the reason for the preference. The PPQ does not have any pre-defined scale or associated numerical scoring and answer choices are qualitative. Question 1 in the PPQ evaluates participants' preferred method of administration with response options of IV, SC or "no preference". As pre-specified by the protocol, the percentage of participants who preferred SC administration (participant preference rate \[PPR\]) was reported out of all randomized participants who received all 3 doses of Pembrolizumab IV and Pembrolizumab SC during treatment crossover period and answered at least question 1 of the PPQ on Cycle 6 Day 1 (Day 106).
Ctrough is defined as the observed trough concentration measured during the absorption phase, prior to SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. Ctrough will be reported for Arms 1, 2, and 3.
Cmax is defined as the maximum plasma concentration measured during the absorption phase, following SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. Cmax will be reported for Arms 1, 2, and 3.
Tmax is defined as the time to maximum plasma concentration measured during the absorption phase, following SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. Tmax will be reported for Arms 1, 2, and 3.
AUC is defined as the area under the curve measured during the absorption phase, following SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. AUC will be reported for Arms 1, 2, and 3.
Bioavailability (F) is defined as the percentage (or the fraction F) of an administered SC dose that reaches the systemic circulation unaltered during the absorption phase, following SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. F will be reported for Arms 1 and 2.
DLT is defined as any of the following toxicities, if assessed by the investigator to be related to study treatment: Grade (Gr) 4 nonhematologic toxicity (not laboratory); Gr 4 hematologic toxicity lasting ≥7 days, except thrombocytopenia: Gr 4 thrombocytopenia of any duration; Gr 3 thrombocytopenia associated with clinically significant bleeding; thrombocytopenia requiring platelet transfusion; anemia requiring red blood cell transfusion; Nonhematologic AE Gr ≥3 in severity, with exceptions; Any Gr 3 or 4 nonhematologic laboratory abnormality if: clinically significant medical intervention is required, or if abnormality leads to hospitalization, persists for \>1 week or results in drug-induced liver injury with exceptions; Gr 3 or Gr 4 febrile neutropenia; Prolonged delay (\>2 weeks) during Cycle 1 Days 1 to 21 due to treatment-related toxicity; Treatment-related toxicity resulting in participant study treatment discontinuation during Cycle 1 Days 1 to 21; Gr 5 toxicity.
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. The number of participants with an AE will be reported for Arm 3.
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. The number of participants who discontinue study treatment due to an AE will be reported for Arm 3.
Approximately 60 minutes post injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa on Day 1 of Cycles 1 and 3, participants are to complete the Subcutaneous Injection Site Signs and Symptoms Questionnaire. Participants are asked to rate any pain, itching, swelling and redness they experience at the pembrolizumab SC injection site from "None" to "Severe". The number of participants who experience an injection site sign or symptom will be reported for Arm 3.
Ctrough is defined as the observed trough concentration measured during the absorption phase, prior to SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. Ctrough will be reported for Arm 4.
Cmax is defined as the maximum plasma concentration measured during the absorption phase, following SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. Cmax will be reported for Arm 4.
AUC is defined as the area under the curve measured during the absorption phase, following SC injection of pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa. AUC will be reported for Arm 4.
| Arm | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfa | EXPERIMENTAL | Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfa SC will be administered for squamous and nonsquamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm; participants may be eligible for second course. |
| Pembrolizumab | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | "Pembrolizumab by IV Infusion will be administered for squamous and nonsquamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm; participants may be eligible for second course, |
| Arm 1: Pembrolizumab Formulated With Berahyaluronidase Alfa + Platinum Doublet Chemotherapy | EXPERIMENTAL | Japanese participants with treatment-naïve metastatic NSCLC receive 790 mg of Pembrolizumab Formulated with Berahyaluronidase Alfa via subcutaneous (SC) injection on Day 1 of each 6-week cycle for18 cycles (up to approximately108 weeks) in combination with platinum doublet chemotherapy. |
| Arm 2: Pembrolizumab + Platinum Doublet Chemotherapy | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | Japanese participants with treatment-naïve metastatic NSCLC receive 400 mg pembrolizumab intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of each 6-week cycle for 18 cycles (up to approximately 108 weeks) in combination with platinum doublet chemotherapy. |
| Pembrolizumab Coformulated With Hyaluronidase | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants with rrCHL and rrPMBCL receive pembrolizumab coformulated with hyaluronidase subcutaneous (SC) injection on Day 1 of each 6-week cycle (Q6W) for up to 18 cycles (approximately 2 years) until documented disease progression per investigator assessment. |
| Arm A: Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfa SC →Pembrolizumab IV | EXPERIMENTAL | In the Treatment Crossover Period: participants will first receive pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa SC for three 21-day cycles, followed by pembrolizumab IV for three 21-day cycles. After completion of the Treatment Crossover Period, participants will enter the Treatment Continuation Period where they will receive their preferred intervention for up to 17 21-day cycles (up to \~1 year) for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and melanoma, and for up to 35 21-day cycles (up to \~2 years) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). |
| Arm B: Pembrolizumab IV→pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa SC | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | In the Treatment Crossover Period: participants will first receive pembrolizumab IV for three 21-day cycles, followed by pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa SC for three 21-day cycles. After completion of the Treatment Crossover Period, participants will enter the Treatment Continuation Period where they will receive their preferred intervention for up to 17 21-day cycles (up to \~1 year) for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and melanoma, and for up to 35 21-day cycles (up to \~2 years) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). |
| Pembrolizumab Conc1 [dose 1]/Berahyaluronidase alfa | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants receive pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa (pembrolizumab Conc1 \[dose 1\] + berahyaluronidase alfa) SC on Day 1 of Cycles 1 and 3 plus 400 mg pembrolizumab intravenously (IV) on Day 1 of Cycles 2 and 4 to 18, with or without background standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy as appropriate for the indication. A cycle is 42 days. |
| Pembrolizumab Conc2 [dose 1]/Berahyaluronidase alfa | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants receive pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa (pembrolizumab Conc2 \[dose 1\] + Berahyaluronidase alfa) SC on Day 1 of Cycles 1 and 3 plus 400 mg pembrolizumab IV on Day 1 of Cycles 2 and 4 to 18, with or without background SOC chemotherapy as appropriate for the indication. A cycle is 42 days. |
| Pembrolizumab Conc1 [dose 1]/Berahyaluronidase alfa + SOC Chemotherapy | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants in Japan receive pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa (pembrolizumab Conc1 \[dose 1\] + berahyaluronidase alfa) SC on Day 1 of Cycle 1, with background SOC chemotherapy, and then receive 400 mg pembrolizumab IV on Day 1 of Cycles 2 to 18, with background SOC chemotherapy. A cycle is 42 days. |
| Pembrolizumab Conc1 [dose 2]/Berahyaluronidase alfa | EXPERIMENTAL | Participants receive pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa (pembrolizumab Conc1 \[dose 2\] + berahyaluronidase alfa) SC on Day 1 of Cycles 1 to 35 without background standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy. A cycle is 21 days. |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfa | BIOLOGICAL | Administered subcutaneously on Day 1 of each cycle |
| Pembrolizumab | BIOLOGICAL | Administered intravenously on Day 1 of each cycle |
| Pembrolizumab Formulated with Berahyaluronidase Alfa | BIOLOGICAL | Pembrolizumab (+) Berahyaluronidase alfa SC will be administered for squamous and nonsquamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm; participants may have been eligible for second course if they met certain protocol-specified criteria prior to study amendment 4. |
| Pemetrexed | DRUG | Pemetrexed 500 mg/m² by IV Infusion will be administered for nonsquamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm. |
| Cisplatin | DRUG | Cisplatin 75 mg/m² by IV Infusion will be administered for nonsquamous and squamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm. |
| Carboplatin | DRUG | Carboplatin AUC 5 mg/mL/min in nonsquamous and AUC 6 mg/mL/min in squamous NSCLC will be administered as per the schedule specified in arm. |
| Paclitaxel | DRUG | Paclitaxel 200 mg/m² by IV Infusion will be administered for squamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm. |
| Nab-paclitaxel | DRUG | Nab-paclitaxel 100 mg/m² by IV Infusion will be administered for squamous NSCLC as per the schedule specified in arm. |
| Filgrastim | DRUG | Filgrastim will be administered as per the schedule specified for the arm. |
| Pegylated filgrastim | DRUG | Pegylated filgrastim will be administered as per the schedule specified for the arm. |
| Axitinib | DRUG | Participants may receive 5 mg orally twice daily continuously as background SOC treatment during the study, as applicable to their diagnosis. |
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous or nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). * Measurable disease as assessed by the local site investigator/radiology. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of small cell lung cancer or, for mixed tumors, prese...
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Pembrolizumab berahyaluronidase alfa is an investigational coformulation of pembrolizumab, a monoclonal antibody, with berahyaluronidase alfa, an enzyme that allows subcutaneous administration. It is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) for certain cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer and classical Hodgkin lymphoma. It is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.
Pembrolizumab berahyaluronidase alfa targets PDCD1 (programmed cell death protein 1, or PD-1). It is a PD-1 inhibitor. By binding to PD-1, it blocks interactions with its ligands and is designed to enhance T-cell-mediated antitumor activity. The berahyaluronidase alfa component is an enzyme that facilitates subcutaneous delivery.
Pembrolizumab berahyaluronidase alfa is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. Merck is the sponsor of the clinical trials evaluating this coformulation.
Pembrolizumab berahyaluronidase alfa is in clinical development. The program includes Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, and the drug is investigational and not approved. The overall development stage spans Phase 1 through Phase 3 studies.
Pembrolizumab berahyaluronidase alfa is being studied in several trials, including NCT06698042 (Phase 3, newly diagnosed metastatic non-small cell lung cancer), NCT06504394 (Phase 2, relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma or primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma), NCT06212752 (Phase 3, metastatic NSCLC, Japan extension), and NCT06099782 (Phase 2, participant preference across multiple tumor types).
Yes, pembrolizumab berahyaluronidase alfa is also known as MK-3475A, pembrolizumab (+) berahyaluronidase alfa, pembrolizumab formulated with berahyaluronidase alfa, and pembrolizumab coformulated with berahyaluronidase alfa. These names refer to the same investigational coformulation developed by Merck.