Belzutifan for Advanced Pheochromocytoma and Other Tumors

Belzutifan/MK-6482 for the Treatment of Advanced Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma (PPGL), Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (pNET), Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Disease-Associated Tumors, Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (wt GIST), or Solid Tumors With HIF-2α Related Genetic Alterations (MK-6482-015)

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Von Hippel-Lindau Disease Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor HIF-2α Mutated Cancers
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
12 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
355 (estimated)
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Industry
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 12 and older with specific types of advanced tumors. Participants will receive the medication belzutifan to see how well it works and to check for side effects.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking ChemotherapyTargeted therapyBiologicsInvestigational therapy
Rules you out Significant cardiac disease

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 12 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with advanced pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.
  • I have pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
  • I have von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated tumors.
  • I have advanced wild-type gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
  • I have advanced solid tumors with HIF-2α genetic changes.
  • I have a life expectancy of at least 3 months.

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot swallow medications that are taken by mouth.
  • I have had a second cancer unless I completed treatment with no evidence of cancer for 2 years.
  • My oxygen level at rest is below 92%.
  • I need extra oxygen to breathe.
  • I have serious heart problems.
  • I received chemotherapy or other treatments within the last 4 weeks.
  • I have had unstable angina or a heart attack in the last 6 months.

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
This is a study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of belzutifan monotherapy in participants with advanced pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL), pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pNET), von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated tumors, advanced wt (wild-type) gastrointestinal stromal tumor (wt GIST), or advanced solid tumors with hypoxia inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) related genetic alterati…
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Eligibility Criteria
The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Male and female participants at least 12 years of age (at least 18 years of age for Cohort B1) * Diagnosis of one of the following: Advanced/metastatic pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL), pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors…
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