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Alirocumab and Cemiplimab

Phase 2

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 13, 2026

Target and mechanism

ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as Alirocumab

Success Probability

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment60

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Alirocumab and Cemiplimab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT05553834PCSK9 Inhibitor and PD-1 Inhibitor in Patients With Metastatic, Refractory To Prior Anti PD-1 Non-small Cell LungNon-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING60 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
PCSK9 Inhibitor and PD-1 Inhibitor in Patients With Metastatic, Refractory To Prior Anti PD-1 Non-small Cell Lung
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Response rate associated with combination of alirocumab and cemiplimab
Day 1 of treatment until the date of first documented progression or date of death, whichever comes first, assessed up to 110 weeks per RECIST 1.1

Ascertain the response rate associated with alirocumab and cemiplimab, with 95% confidence intervals. Response rate is defined as the proportion of treated subjects with a complete or partial response per RECIST 1.1 criteria. All patients who receive at least one dose of alirocumab and cemiplimab will be considered for the primary outcome analysis

Secondary Endpoints

Safety and tolerability of the combination regimen
Day 1 of treatment until 30 days post last dose
Progression Free Survival
Day 1 of treatment until the date of first documented progression or date of death, whichever comes first, assessed up to 110 weeks
Overall survival
Day 1 of treatment until death or off study due to any other reason whichever comes first, assessed up to 110 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Alirocumab and CemiplimabEXPERIMENTALCombination of anti-PCSK9 antibody alirocumab with the anti-PD-1 antibody cemiplimab

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Alirocumab and CemiplimabCOMBINATION_PRODUCTCombination of PCSK9 inhibitor Alirocumab 150mg SC q2weeks and PD-I inhibitor Cemiplimab 350mg IV q3 weeks
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically documented recurrent and/or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer * Progression after prior PD-1 directed therapy (as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy and/or anti-CTLA4, or anti-VEGF agents) - defined as investigator assessed progression from prio...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Alirocumab and Cemiplimab

What is Alirocumab used for?

Alirocumab is a drug being studied for use in sepsis, heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), hypercholesterolemia, and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is not yet approved for any of these indications.

Who makes Alirocumab?

Alirocumab is being developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which trades under the ticker REGN. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy across several conditions, including hypercholesterolemia and sepsis.

What phase is Alirocumab in?

Alirocumab is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed six trials and has one active trial ongoing. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for any use.

What clinical trials is Alirocumab in?

Alirocumab has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT01266876, NCT01576484, NCT01604824, and NCT02326220. These trials have investigated the drug in patients with hypercholesterolemia and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, with some studies completed and one ongoing.

Is Alirocumab the same as Cemiplimab?

Alirocumab and Cemiplimab are listed as alternative names for the same drug. However, the drug is primarily referred to as Alirocumab in clinical trials, and Cemiplimab may be an alternate designation used in some contexts.