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Ovarian Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 29, 2026

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UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

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Clinical trial landscape

olaparibp, embro · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT05952453Newly Diagnosed Stage III/IV Ovarian Cancer, Neoadjuvant Carbo/Taxol/Pembro, Maintenance Olaparib/PembroOvarian Cancer
RECRUITING20 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Newly Diagnosed Stage III/IV Ovarian Cancer, Neoadjuvant Carbo/Taxol/Pembro, Maintenance Olaparib/Pembro
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression free survival
36 months

Progression free survival at 36 month according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid tumors RECIST 1.1

Secondary Endpoints

Progression free survival at 12 months
12 months
Progression free survival at 24 months
24 months
pathological complete response (pCR)
12-20 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Carbo/taxol/pembro followed by maintenance of olaparib/pembro post-surgeryEXPERIMENTALneoadjuvant carbo/taxol/pembro followed by maintenance olaparib/pembro post- surgery

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CarboplatinDRUGneoadjuvant treatment , followed by surgery, then maintenance chemotherapy
olaparibp, embroDRUGmaintenance chemotherapy : olaparib, pembro
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply: 1. Participant has histologically confirmed FIGO Stage III or Stage IV EOC (high-grade predominantly serous, endometrioid, carcinosarcoma, mixed Mullerian with high grade sero...

Countries:United States
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Competitive Landscape -Ovarian Cancer 176 trials

Top 20 of 59 competitors

CompanyTickerTrialsLead PhaseDrugs
Merck & Co., Inc.MRK5PHASE3Pembrolizumab, Paclitaxel, Bevacizumab, Docetaxel
AstraZeneca PLCAZN19PHASE3Olaparib
GSK plc Sponsored ADRGSK4PHASE3Niraparib
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY8PHASE3Sofetabart Mipitecan, Paclitaxel, Topotecan, Gemcitabine, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin
AbbVie, Inc.ABBV13PHASE3Mirvetuximab soravtansine plus Bevacizumab, Bevacizumab
Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBMY4PHASE3Rucaparib, Nivolumab
Genmab A/S Sponsored ADRGMAB5PHASE3Rina-S, Paclitaxel, Topotecan, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, Gemcitabine
Pfizer Inc.PFE4PHASE3Avelumab, Lorlatanib, Talazoparib, Pemetrexed, Axitinib
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated.CORT2PHASE3Nab-paclitaxel/m^2, Relacorilant once daily
Verastem, Inc.VSTM4PHASE3avutometinib, Defactinib, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, Paclitaxel, Letrozole
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ZNTL3PHASE3Azenosertib
Imunon, Inc.IMNN3PHASE3IMNN-001, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Olaparib, Niraparib
Incyte CorporationINCY2PHASE3INCB123667
Genelux Corp.GNLX1PHASE3olvimulogene nanivacirepvec, Platinum chemotherapy: carboplatin or cisplatin, Non-platinum chemotherapy: Physician's Choice of gemcitabine, taxane or pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, Bevacizumab
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.REGN4PHASE2Ubamatamab, Bevacizumab, Cemiplimab, Fianlimab, PLD
Novartis AG Sponsored ADRNVS4PHASE2Dabrafenib, Trametinib
BeOne Medicines Ltd. Sponsored ADRONC2PHASE3Pamiparib
IQVIA Holdings IncIQV1PHASE3Oregovomab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
Xencor, Inc.XNCR3PHASE2vudalimab
Exelixis, Inc.EXEL2PHASE2Cabozantinib
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Frequently asked questions about olaparibp, embro

What is olaparibp, embro used for in Ovarian Cancer?

Olaparibp, embro is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of ovarian cancer. It is currently in a Phase 2 clinical trial for patients with newly diagnosed Stage III/IV ovarian cancer, where it is evaluated as a maintenance therapy following neoadjuvant treatment with carboplatin, paclitaxel, and pembrolizumab.

What does olaparibp, embro target?

Olaparibp, embro is a small molecule oncology drug. Its specific molecular target is not disclosed in the available information. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is biomarker-selected, indicating that patient eligibility may be based on specific genetic or molecular markers, though the exact target is not specified.

Who makes olaparibp, embro?

Olaparibp, embro 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 a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the drug in ovarian cancer.

What phase is olaparibp, embro in?

Olaparibp, embro is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing trial is a single-arm, open-label study, meaning it is not randomized or double-blinded, and it does not use a control group.

What clinical trials is olaparibp, embro in?

Olaparibp, embro is being studied in one active Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT05952453. This trial is recruiting female patients aged 18 years and older in the United States with newly diagnosed Stage III/IV ovarian cancer. The study plans to enroll 20 participants and is currently in the recruiting phase.

Is olaparibp, embro the same as olaparib?

Olaparibp, embro is a distinct drug candidate from olaparib, which is an approved PARP inhibitor. While both are small molecules used in ovarian cancer, olaparibp, embro is a separate investigational compound being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. The available information does not indicate that they are the same drug.