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SCH 727965

Phase 2

Breast Neoplasms | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 23, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment97

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

SCH 727965 · 3 trials · 6 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 2
NCT00732810SCH 727965 in Patients With Advanced Breast and Lung Cancers (Study P04716)Breast Neoplasms
COMPLETED97 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
SCH 727965 in Patients With Advanced Breast and Lung Cancers (Study P04716)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Time to disease progression.
Every 6 weeks for 30 weeks, and then every 9 weeks. Assessments continue until disease progression.

Date of randomization to date of tumor progression.

Overall response rate in participants treated with SCH 727965 after disease progression on the comparator drug.
Every 6 weeks for 30 weeks, and then every 9 weeks.

Percentage of participants with tumor responses (partial responses + complete responses).

Safety and tolerability of SCH 727965, including maximum administered dose and dose-limiting toxicity
End of trial
In Part 1 and Part 2, pharmacodynamic effects of SCH 727965 with an ex vivo lymphocyte stimulation assay of participant's peripheral blood lymphocytes.
Cycle 1
Safety and tolerability of SCH 727965, including maximum administered dose and dose-limiting toxicity.
End of trial
In participants with advanced solid tumors, non Hodgkin's lymphoma or multiple myeloma, pharmacodynamic effects of SCH 727965 with an ex vivo lymphocyte stimulation assay of participant's peripheral blood lymphocytes.
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Secondary Endpoints

In Part 3, area under the plasma concentration versus time curve and maximum concentration of SCH 727965 administered as a 2 hour intravenous infusion with or without aprepitant in participants with advanced malignancies.
Cycle 1 Days 1 and 2, and Cycle 2 Days 1 and 2
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Breast cancer randomized to SCH 727965EXPERIMENTAL -
Breast cancer randomized to capecitabineACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
SCH 727965 in breast cancer after progression on capecitabineEXPERIMENTAL -
NSCLC randomized to SCH 727965EXPERIMENTALNote: Enrollment of participants with NSCLC was completed per protocol as of 26 JAN 2010
NSCLC randomized to erlotinibACTIVE_COMPARATORNote: Enrollment of participants with NSCLC was completed per protocol as of 26 JAN 2010
SCH 727965 in NSCLC after progression on erlotinibEXPERIMENTALNote: Crossover to SCH 727965 after progression on erlotinib was completed per protocol as of 26 JAN 2010
2 Hour SCH 727965 infusionEXPERIMENTALParticipants treated with 2 hour SCH 727965 IV infusion
8 Hour SCH 727965 infusionEXPERIMENTALParticipants treated with 8 hour SCH 727965 IV infusion.
24 Hour SCH 727965 infusionEXPERIMENTALParticipants treated with 24 hour SCH 727965 IV infusion.
2 Hour SCH 727965 infusions plus aprepitant in Cycle 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to 2 Hour SCH 727965 infusion, plus concomitant ondansetron and dexamethasone in Cycles 1 and 2, and aprepitant in Cycle 1 only.
2 Hour SCH 727965 infusion plus aprepitant in Cycle 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to 2 Hour SCH 727965 infusion, plus concomitant ondansetron and dexamethasone in Cycles 1 and 2, and aprepitant in Cycle 2 only.
Advanced solid tumorsEXPERIMENTALParticipants with advanced solid tumors treated with SCH 727965 in dose-escalation cohorts
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myelomaEXPERIMENTALParticipants with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or multiple myeloma treated with SCH 727965
B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemiaEXPERIMENTALParticipants with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia treated with SCH 727965 in dose-escalation cohorts

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SCH 727965DRUGSCH 727965 50 mg/m\^2 IV on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle until disease progression.
CapecitabineDRUGCapecitabine 1250 mg/m\^2 orally twice daily from Day 1 to Day 14 of each 21 day cycle until disease progression.
ErlotinibDRUGErlotinib 150 mg orally once daily until disease progression.
AprepitantDRUGOral aprepitant in Cycle 1 or Cycle 2, depending on the study arm: 125 mg 1 hour prior to the SCH 727965 infusion on Day 1, and 80 mg on Days 2 and 3.
OndansetronDRUGOndansetron 32 mg IV 30 minutes prior to the SCH 727965 infusion on Day 1 of Cycles 1 and 2.
DexamethasoneDRUGOral dexamethasone in Cycles 1 and 2: 12 mg 30 minutes prior to the SCH 727965 infusion on Day 1, and 8 mg in the morning on Days 2, 3, and 4.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>=18 years, either sex, any race. * Histologically or cytologically confirmed breast cancer or NSCLC; and radiographic or clinically advanced disease. * BREAST CANCER: * participant must have previously received both a taxane and an anthracycline (unless anthracycline ...

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Frequently asked questions about SCH 727965

What is SCH 727965 used for?

SCH 727965 is an investigational small molecule being studied in oncology for the treatment of breast neoplasms and solid tumors. It has been evaluated in clinical trials for advanced breast and lung cancers, as well as other advanced solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. The drug is not approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes SCH 727965?

SCH 727965 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The company has sponsored clinical trials of the drug in patients with advanced cancers, including breast cancer and solid tumors.

What phase is SCH 727965 in?

SCH 727965 has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials. The most advanced study was a Phase 2 trial in patients with advanced breast and lung cancers. The drug is investigational and not FDA approved, with no active trials currently listed.

What clinical trials is SCH 727965 in?

SCH 727965 has been studied in three completed trials: NCT00732810, a Phase 2 study in advanced breast and lung cancers; NCT00871663, a Phase 1 weekly dosing study in advanced cancers; and NCT00871910, a Phase 1 every-3-week dosing study in advanced cancers. All trials are completed.

Is SCH 727965 FDA approved?

SCH 727965 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug that has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials. The drug remains in clinical development and has not received regulatory approval for any indication.