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VB10.16

Phase 1

HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment110

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

VB10.16 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT06016920Safety and Efficacy of VB10.16 and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Head-Neck Squamous Cell CarcinomaHPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
RECRUITING110 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
Safety and Efficacy of VB10.16 and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Head-Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell CarcinomaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Phase 1: Dose Escalation: Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLT)
42 days

Proportion of patient with Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs).

Phase 2: Dose expansion: Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Up to 2 years

Objective Response Rate (ORR), defined as the proportion of patients who have either confirmed CR or confirmed PR as best overall response per RECIST 1.1.

Phase 2: Dose Expansion: Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Up to 2 years

PFS defined as the time from randomization to the first documented disease progression according to RECIST 1.1 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.

Secondary Endpoints

Phase 2: Dose Expansion: Disease Control Rate (DCR)
Up to 2 years
Phase 2: Dose Expansion: Duration of response (DOR)
Up to 2 years
Phase 2: Dose Expansion: Duration of complete response (DOCR)
Up to 2 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Phase1: Dose Escalation: 3 mg VB10.16 + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTAL3 mg of VB10.16 via i.m. needle-free injections in the deltoid muscles Pembrolizumab will be given as standard of care/ background medication via i.v. infusions
Phase 1: Dose Escalation: 6 mg VB10.16 + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTAL6 mg of VB10.16 via i.m. needle-free injections in the deltoid muscles and quadriceps or gluteus muscles Pembrolizumab will be given as standard of care/ background medication via i.v. infusions
Phase 1: Dose Escalation: 9 mg VB10.16 + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTAL9 mg of VB10.16 via i.m. needle-free injections in the deltoid muscles and quadriceps and/or gluteus muscle Pembrolizumab will be given as standard of care/ background medication via i.v. infusions
Phase 2: Arm A: VB10.16 (recommended Phase 2 Dose) + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALPatients randomized to receive VB10.16 at the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) in combination with pembrolizumab. Patients will receive pembrolizumab plus the selected RP2D of VB10.16.
Phase 2: Active comparator ph 2, Arm B: Pembrolizumab MonotherapyEXPERIMENTALPatients randomized to receive pembrolizumab monotherapy.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VB10.16BIOLOGICALIntramuscular injection using a PharmaJet needle-free injection system
PembrolizumabDRUGIntravenous infusion.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites12

KEY INCLUSION CRITERIA: * ≥18 years of age (or as per national legal age of trial consent, whichever is higher) at date of signing the informed consent form (ICF). * Histologically or cytologically confirmed r/m HNSCC, located in the oropharynx, considered incurable by local therapy and eligible fo...

Countries:FranceGermanyHungaryNorwayPolandSpainUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about VB10.16

What is VB10.16 used for?

VB10.16 is an investigational monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of HPV positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer. It is currently being studied in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with this condition.

What does VB10.16 target?

VB10.16 is a monoclonal antibody designed to target HPV positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The specific molecular target is not disclosed in the available information, but the drug is being evaluated for its safety and efficacy in this patient population.

Who makes VB10.16?

VB10.16 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy.

What phase is VB10.16 in?

VB10.16 is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 1 trial is recruiting patients to assess its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is VB10.16 in?

VB10.16 is being studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial with the identifier NCT06016920. This trial is evaluating the safety and efficacy of VB10.16 in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with HPV positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The trial is currently recruiting participants.

Is VB10.16 the same as pembrolizumab?

No, VB10.16 is not the same as pembrolizumab. VB10.16 is an investigational monoclonal antibody being developed by Merck, while pembrolizumab is an approved immunotherapy drug. The two are being studied together in a clinical trial for HPV positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.