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Pembrolizumab and PDS0101

Phase 2

Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |PDS Biotechnology Corporation|Last Updated: Oct 1, 2025

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Pembrolizumab Monotherapy

Success Probability

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment95

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 · 1 trial · 4 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT04260126Study of PDS0101 and Pembrolizumab Combination I/O in Subjects With HPV16 + Recurrent and/or Metastatic HNSCCMetastatic Head and Neck Cancer
COMPLETED95 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of PDS0101 and Pembrolizumab Combination I/O in Subjects With HPV16 + Recurrent and/or Metastatic HNSCC
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Best Overall Response (BOR) of confirmed complete response (CR) or confirmed partial response (PR) of the combination of pembrolizumab and PDS0101.
24 Months

RECIST 1.1

Secondary Endpoints

Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in all patients
12 and 24 months
Overall Survival in all patients
24 months
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events using NCI CTCAE, version 50 (v.11.27.17) [Safety and Tolerability] of Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 combination treatment
24 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Pembrolizumab and PDS0101EXPERIMENTALPembrolizumab will be administered via IV Infusion followed by subcutaneous injections of PDS0101 five times throughout the course of the study. Pembrolizumab monotherapy will be administered every cycle there is not a combination treatment until disease progression or up to Cycle 35.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®) and PDS0101COMBINATION_PRODUCTIV infusion of pembrolizumab 200 mg + two 0.5mL sub-cutaneous injections of PDS0101 administered on Cycle 1, 2, 3, 4 and 12. IV infusion of Pembrolizumab 200 mg monotherapy will be administered Cycles 5 - 11 and 13 - 35.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites23

Inclusion Criteria: * The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the study. * Be ≥18 years of age on the day of signing the informed consent. * Checkpoint-naïve subjects: Have a history of histologically- confirmed diagnosis of squamou...

Countries:United StatesIrelandPuerto RicoUnited Kingdom
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Competitive Landscape -Head and Neck Cancer 153 trials (matched to "Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer")

Frequently asked questions about Pembrolizumab and PDS0101

What is Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 used for in metastatic head and neck cancer?

Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 is an investigational combination being studied for the treatment of metastatic head and neck cancer, specifically HPV16-positive recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who is developing Pembrolizumab and PDS0101?

PDS Biotechnology Corporation (NASDAQ: PDSB) is developing Pembrolizumab and PDS0101. The combination is being studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial for patients with HPV16-positive recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

What phase is Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 in?

Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational combination therapy and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, with results not yet reported.

What clinical trials is Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 in?

Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 has been studied in one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT04260126, which enrolled 95 participants with HPV16-positive recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The trial was conducted in the United States, Ireland, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Is Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 the same as pembrolizumab monotherapy?

Pembrolizumab and PDS0101 is also known as pembrolizumab monotherapy, though this name may be misleading. The therapy combines pembrolizumab with PDS0101, an investigational agent, and is being studied as a combination regimen in metastatic head and neck cancer.