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Pembrolizumab

Phase 2

Prostatic Neoplasms | Small molecule | Oncology |TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Dec 5, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment23

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Clinical trial landscape

Pembrolizumab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT03007732Pembrolizumab +/- SD-101 in Hormone-Naïve Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer With RT and iADTProstatic Neoplasms
COMPLETED23 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Pembrolizumab +/- SD-101 in Hormone-Naïve Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer With RT and iADT
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change Rate of Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) < Nadir + 2 ng/mL From First Day of Treatment to 15 Months (Cohort 2)
Start of treatment and 15 months (approx. 15 months total)

Only participants in cohort 2, who achieve testosterone recovery to non-castrate levels (\>150 ng/dL) at 15 months, will be analyzed for the primary endpoint. The rate of PSA \< nadir + 2 ng/mL at 15 months from the start of radiotherapy and cycle 1, day 1 of pembrolizumab, among participants whose testosterone recovers to non-castrate levels (\>150 ng/dL). The point estimate of the rate of PSA \< nadir + 2 ng/mL will be obtained with its 95% confidence interval for participants by arm in cohort 2. All participants who receive any part of a dose of RT, SD-101 or pembrolizumab will be analyzed for efficacy.

Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events
Up to 15 months

Adverse events occurring on study will be summarized for all participants that received study intervention (including pembrolizumab, SD-101, SBRT to prostate, SBRT to oligometastatic sites) by maximum toxicity grade across study arms.

Secondary Endpoints

Rate of Testosterone-PSA Uncoupling (Cohort 2)
Up to 15 months
Median Time to Clinical Progression (Cohort 2)
Up to 3 years
Median Progression-free Survival (PFS) (Cohort 2)
Up to 3 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1, Arm 1: Prostate Only Sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab)EXPERIMENTALThree month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.
Cohort 1, Arm 2: Prostate Only Sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab, SD-101)EXPERIMENTALThree month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. TLR9 agonist SD-101: Injected into the dominant prostatic tumor lesion at time of fiducial marker placement (1-5weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1) and 1-3 weeks after Cycle 1 Day 1 Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.
Cohort 2, Arm 1: Prostate and Oligometastatic sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab)EXPERIMENTALThree month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland and oligometastatic sites via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.
Cohort 2, Arm 2: Prostate and Oligometastatic sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab, SD-101)EXPERIMENTALThree month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. TLR9 agonist SD-101: Injected into the dominant prostatic tumor lesion at time of fiducial marker placement (1-5weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1) and 1-3 weeks after Cycle 1 Day 1 Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland and oligometastatic sites via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PembrolizumabDRUG200 mg IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses (Arms 1 and 2)
SD-101DRUG5 mg will be delivered to the dominant prostatic tumor lesion at time of fiducial marker placement (1-5 weeks prior to Cycle 1, Day 1) and and 1-3 weeks after Cycle 1 Day 1
Leuprolide acetateDRUG22.5 mg will be given intramuscularly (IM). First injection 3 months prior to Cycle 1 Day 1. Intermittent androgen deprivation therapy will be given every 3 months starting Cycle 1, Day 1 for 3 additional doses.
Abiraterone AcetateDRUG1000 mg oral dosage will be given daily for 3 months prior to Cycle 1, Day 1 and daily for 9 months starting Cycle 1, Day 1.
PrednisoneDRUG5 mg oral dosage will be given daily for 3 months prior to Cycle 1 Day 1 and daily for 9 months starting Cycle 1, Day 1.
Stereotactic Body Radiation TherapyRADIATION7 Gy x 5 fractions (35 Gy total) 1-2 weeks after fiducial marker placement and simulation over 10-14 days.
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Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be willing and able to provide written informed consent/assent for the trial. 2. Be \>=18 years of age on day of signing informed consent. 3. Have a performance status of 0 or 1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Scale. 4. Histologically documented a...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Pembrolizumab

What is Pembrolizumab used for in Prostatic Neoplasms?

Pembrolizumab is being studied for the treatment of prostatic neoplasms, specifically in hormone-naïve oligometastatic prostate cancer. It is being evaluated in combination with SD-101, radiation therapy, and intensified androgen deprivation therapy. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for this indication.

Who makes Pembrolizumab?

Pembrolizumab is being developed by TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc., a company traded under the ticker symbol TLSI. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for the treatment of prostate cancer.

What phase is Pembrolizumab in?

Pembrolizumab is in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of prostatic neoplasms. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for this indication. A Phase 2 clinical trial has been completed to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is Pembrolizumab in?

Pembrolizumab has been studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT03007732. This trial evaluated pembrolizumab with or without SD-101 in hormone-naïve oligometastatic prostate cancer patients receiving radiation therapy and intensified androgen deprivation therapy. The trial was completed in the United States with 23 participants.

Is Pembrolizumab the same as SD-101?

No, Pembrolizumab is not the same as SD-101. Pembrolizumab is the investigational drug being studied, while SD-101 is a separate agent used in combination with pembrolizumab in the clinical trial. The trial evaluated pembrolizumab with or without SD-101 in prostate cancer patients.

What does Pembrolizumab target?

Pembrolizumab is a small molecule drug being studied for prostate cancer. Its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in the available information. The drug is being evaluated in a biomarker-selected patient population, indicating that certain biomarkers may be relevant to its mechanism of action.