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GME751

Phase 3

Metastatic NSCLC | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jul 7, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment218

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

GME751 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT06159790A Study to Compare Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of GME751 and EU-authorized Keytruda in Adult Participants With Untreated Metastatic Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Metastatic NSCLC
COMPLETED218 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Compare Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of GME751 and EU-authorized Keytruda in Adult Participants With Untreated Metastatic Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Best Overall Response (BOR)
up to 9 months from date of randomization

Best Overall Response (BOR) of either Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) up to 9 months according to RECIST 1.1 as assessed by Blinded Central Imaging

Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve from Time Zero to 42 Days (AUC0-42d)
Day 1 (Postdose) through Day 42

The PK similarity (AUC0-42d) of GME751 compared with pembrolizumab will be demonstrated in subjects with advanced melanoma in the adjuvant setting.

Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve Over the Dosing Interval at Steady State
Week 19 through Week 24

The PK similarity (AUCtau\_ss) of GME751 compared with pembrolizumab will be demonstrated in subjects with advanced melanoma in the adjuvant setting.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
GME751 + pemetrexed + carboplatin or cisplatinEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive GME751 + pemetrexed + carboplatin or cisplatin via intravenous (IV) infusion.
Keytruda-EU + pemetrexed + carboplatin or cisplatinACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive Keytruda-EU + pemetrexed + carboplatin or cisplatin via intravenous (IV) infusion.
GME751EXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive GME751 via intravenous (IV) infusion.
Keytruda - EUACTIVE_COMPARATORSubjects will receive Keytruda-EU via intravenous (IV) infusion.
Keytruda - USACTIVE_COMPARATORSubjects will receive Keytruda-US via intravenous (IV) infusion.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GME751DRUGDrug: GME751 Concentrate for solution for infusion, Biologic, Liquid in vial, 100 mg, 200 mg every 3 weeks, i.v. infusion Drug: Pemetrexed (i.v. infusion) Drug: Carboplatin or Cisplatin (i.v. infusion)
Keytruda-EUDRUGDrug: Keytruda-EU Concentrate for solution for infusion, biologic, liquid in vial, 100 mg, 200mg every 3 weeks, i.v. infusion Drug: Pemetrexed (i.v. infusion) Drug: Carboplatin or Cisplatin (i.v. infusion)
Keytruda - EUDRUG400 mg Q6W, i.v. infusion, over 24 weeks period
Keytruda - USDRUG400 mg Q6W, i.v. infusion, over 24 weeks period
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites62

Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Untreated metastatic NSCLC * Absence of tumor activating EGFR mutations and absence of ALK gene rearrangements * Measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1 * Adequate organ function * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMAug 7, 2026NCT06153238TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 7, 2026NCT06153238TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 7, 2026NCT06153238TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
HIGHJul 7, 2026NCT06153238Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHJul 7, 2026NCT06153238Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING → COMPLETED

Frequently asked questions about GME751

What is GME751 used for?

GME751 is an investigational biosimilar to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) being developed for oncology indications. It has been studied in participants with Stage II and III melanoma and in adults with untreated metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is currently in clinical development and is not approved.

Who makes GME751?

GME751 is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials to compare GME751 with Keytruda in melanoma and metastatic NSCLC.

What phase is GME751 in?

GME751 is in Phase 1 clinical development. One completed Phase 1 trial compared GME751 with Keytruda in Stage II and III melanoma, and a separate completed Phase 3 trial studied it in metastatic NSCLC. The drug remains investigational and is not FDA approved.

What clinical trials is GME751 in?

GME751 has been studied in two completed trials. NCT06153238 is a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study comparing GME751 with US-licensed and EU-authorized Keytruda in Stage II and III melanoma. NCT06159790 is a Phase 3 study comparing GME751 with EU-authorized Keytruda in untreated metastatic non-squamous NSCLC.

Is GME751 the same as pembrolizumab?

GME751 is a proposed biosimilar to pembrolizumab, the active ingredient in Keytruda. It is designed to be highly similar to the reference product, but it is not the same as the originator biologic. Clinical trials are comparing GME751 with Keytruda to assess similarity in efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity.

What does GME751 target?

GME751 is a proposed biosimilar to pembrolizumab, which targets the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) receptor. By binding to PD-1, it is intended to block the interaction with its ligands, potentially enhancing the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells.