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Tecemotide

Phase 2

Lung Neoplasms | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 18, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment171

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Tecemotide · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00157209Phase 2b Randomized Controlled Study of Tecemotide (L-BLP25) for Immunotherapy of NSCLC (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer)Lung Neoplasms
COMPLETED171 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Phase 2b Randomized Controlled Study of Tecemotide (L-BLP25) for Immunotherapy of NSCLC (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs, TEAEs Leading to Death, and TEAEs With Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) Toxicity Grade 3 or 4
From the first dose of study drug administration until 30 days after the last dose of study drug administration or assessed until cut-off date (15 March 2006)

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any new untoward medical occurrences/worsening of pre-existing medical condition, whether or not related to study drug. A serious AE was an AE that results in any of the following outcomes: death; life threatening; persistent/significant disability/incapacity; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; congenital anomaly/birth defect. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug and up to 30 days after last dose that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. Number of participants with TEAEs, serious TEAEs, TEAEs leading to death, and TEAEs with CALGB toxicity Grade 3 or 4 were reported.

Overall Survival Time
Time from randomization to death or last day known to be alive, reported between day of first participant randomized that is, 08 August 2000, up to cut-off (15 March 2006)

Time from randomization to death or last day known to be alive. Participants without event were censored at the last date known to be alive or at the clinical cut-off date (15 March 2006), whichever was earlier.

Secondary Endpoints

Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT-L) Questionnaire Score
At baseline, Week 4, Week 8 and then at 12 Week intervals beginning at week 19 until withdrawal/discontinuation from the study.
Number of Participants With Positive T-cell Proliferation
Time from randomization until cut-off date (15 March 2006)
Number of Participants With Elevated CA27-29 Antigen Levels
Study entry, Week 8
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Tecemotide (L-BLP25) plus Best Supportive Care (BSC)EXPERIMENTAL -
Best Supportive Care (BSC) AloneACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Tecemotide (L-BLP25)BIOLOGICALAfter receiving single low dose cyclophosphamide, subjects will receive 8 consecutive weekly subcutaneous vaccinations with 1000 microgram (mcg) of tecemotide (L-BLP25) at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 followed by maintenance vaccinations (1000 mcg of tecemotide (L-BLP25) at 6-week intervals, commencing at Week 13, until discontinuation from the study due to ECOG status of 4, participation in alternate trial, serious adverse event, or reasons that preclude assessment of clinical status in the opinion of the investigator, and in case of unavailability of study vaccine.
Single low dose cyclophosphamideDRUGA single intravenous infusion of 300 milligram per square meter (mg/m\^2) (to a maximum 600 mg) of cyclophosphamide will be given 3 days before the first vaccine treatment.
Best Supportive Care (BSC)OTHERThe BSC will be provided at the investigator's discretion, and may include palliative radiation, psychosocial support, analgesics and nutritional support. Second-line chemotherapy is permitted when indicated for treatment of progressive disease.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Stage IIIB or Stage IV NSCLC * Stable disease or a clinical response following first-line treatment, consisting of either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Subjects must have completed the first-line treatment at least 3 weeks prior to study entry * Eastern ...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about Tecemotide

What is Tecemotide used for?

Tecemotide is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied for the treatment of lung neoplasms, specifically non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.

What does Tecemotide target?

Tecemotide is a monoclonal antibody, but its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in the available information. The drug is being investigated for its potential role in immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer, though the exact mechanism of action is not specified.

Who makes Tecemotide?

Tecemotide is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of lung neoplasms.

What phase is Tecemotide in?

Tecemotide is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed for this asset.

What clinical trials is Tecemotide in?

Tecemotide has one completed clinical trial, NCT00157209, a Phase 2b randomized controlled study of Tecemotide (L-BLP25) for immunotherapy of non-small cell lung cancer. The trial enrolled 171 participants in Germany and was active-controlled, though it was not double-blinded.

Is Tecemotide the same as L-BLP25?

Yes, Tecemotide is also known as L-BLP25. The clinical trial NCT00157209 refers to the drug as Tecemotide (L-BLP25), indicating that these names refer to the same investigational agent being studied for non-small cell lung cancer.