Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer

Study of Pembrolizumab and Single Agent Chemotherapy as First Line Treatment for Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 2

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Rochester · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have some limitations in daily activities. If you join, you will receive a combination of an immune therapy and chemotherapy to see if it helps your condition.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am over 18 years old.
  • I have non-small cell lung cancer.
  • I have a performance status of 2.
  • I have stage IIIc or IV disease.
  • I have small, asymptomatic brain metastases.
  • I understand the study and agree to participate.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a history of certain autoimmune conditions, except for specific allowed ones.
  • I take immunosuppressive medications with certain dosages.
  • I have serious heart, liver, or kidney diseases that would prevent me from using the treatments.
  • I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have untreated brain metastases or an active infection that needs IV antibiotics.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to understand if treatment with one chemotherapy medication combined with immune therapy (pembrolizumab) is tolerable and effective for patients with lung cancer and performance status of 2 (PS2), which means you have limitations in carrying out certain activities or spend up to half of your day resting.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be \>18 years old at time of diagnosis 2. Histologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer 3. ECOG PS 2 4. Clinical staging of IIIc or IV disease. 4A. For patients with stage IIIc disease, patients are ineligible for or refuse standard treatment with pla…
Contacts

Megan Baumgart

585-275-4401

Megan_Baumgart@URMC.Rochester.edu

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