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Q702

Phase 1

Esophageal Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 24, 2026

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment120

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Q702 · 1 trial · 4 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT05438420Oral Axl/Mer/CSF1R Selective Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Q702 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Selected Advanced Solid TumorsEsophageal Cancer
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING120 Analytics
PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Oral Axl/Mer/CSF1R Selective Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Q702 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE
Up to approximately 2 years (Each Cycle is 42 Days)
Tumor response using RECIST version 1.1 throughout study
Up to approximately 2 years (Each Cycle is 42 Days)

Secondary Endpoints

Change in the area under curve (AUC) of Q702 and its primary metabolites
Cycle 1 Day 1 and Day 22 (Each Cycle is 42 Days)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Dose escalation of Q702 in combination with fixed dose of pembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALGive one week on/one week off at selected dose level
Dose expansion of Q702 in combination with fixed dose of pembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALGive intravenously once every three week at 200 mg

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Q702DRUGThe study drug Q702 will be administered once daily by mouth on Days 1 through 7, Days 15 through 21 and Days 29 through 35 of every treatment cycle.
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALPembrolizumab will be administered using IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week treatment cycle
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: * The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the trial. * Subjects with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced or metastatic esophageal, gastric/GEJ, hepatocellular and cervical cancers who have progress...

Countries:United StatesSouth Korea
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Frequently asked questions about Q702

What is Q702 used for in Esophageal Cancer?

Q702 is an investigational oral small molecule being studied for the treatment of esophageal cancer. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development as a monotherapy or in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with selected advanced solid tumors, including esophageal cancer.

What does Q702 target?

Q702 is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets Axl, Mer, and CSF1R. These are receptor tyrosine kinases involved in tumor growth and immune evasion. By inhibiting these targets, Q702 aims to modulate the tumor microenvironment and enhance anti-tumor immune responses.

Who is developing Q702?

Q702 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company. Merck is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Q702 in patients with advanced solid tumors.

What phase is Q702 in?

Q702 is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 1 trial is active but not recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Q702 in?

Q702 is being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial with the identifier NCT05438420. This trial is studying Q702 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with selected advanced solid tumors, including esophageal, gastric, hepatocellular, and cervical cancers. The trial is enrolling 120 participants in the United States and South Korea.

Is Q702 the same as any other drug?

Q702 is a unique investigational compound and is not known to have alternative names. It is being studied under its development code Q702 and has not been assigned a brand name.