Investigational Treatments for Advanced Esophageal Cancer

A Study to Evaluate Investigational Agents With or Without Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced Esophageal Cancer Previously Exposed to Programmed Cell Death 1 Protein (PD-1)/ Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Treatment (MK-3475-06B)

Recruiting Phase 1 Phase 2 Interventional Study
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
230 (estimated)
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Industry
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with advanced esophageal cancer who have already tried a prior treatment. Participants will receive either new investigational drugs with or without pembrolizumab, which is a type of immune therapy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
  • I have had disease progression after one previous standard cancer treatment.
  • I have provided a recent tumor tissue sample.
  • I have recovered from any side effects of past cancer treatments.
  • I have ≤Grade 2 neuropathy if I have any.
  • I am being treated for hormone-related side effects if I have them.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have cancer that has spread to nearby organs.
  • I have lost more than 10% of my weight in the last 2 months.
  • I have severe eye problems that affect healing.
  • I have active inflammatory bowel disease.
  • I have taken an experimental treatment in the last 4 weeks.
  • I have another ongoing cancer that needs treatment.
  • I have active brain metastases.
  • I have a history of significant cardiovascular disease.

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 Phase 1/2, multicenter, randomized, open-label umbrella platform study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of investigational agents with or without pembrolizumab and/or chemotherapy, for the treatment of participants with second line (2L) esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who have previously been exposed to PD-1/PD-L1 based treatment.

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Eligibility Criteria
The main inclusion and exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of metastatic or locally advanced unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) * Has experienced investigator documented radio…
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