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KEYNOTEB10 : A Phase 4, Single-arm, Open-label Clinical Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-3475 Plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel as First-line Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (KEYNOTE B10).

Male or<br/>FemaleGender Male or
Female

RecruitingStatus Recruiting

Systemic<br/>Therapy TrialTypeSystemic
Therapy Trial

FourPhase Four

18-120Age 18-120

Head and Neck<br/>CancersCancer LocationHead and Neck
Cancers

Systemic therapy,Treatment | Head and neckHead and neck

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This phase IV trial will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an immunotherapy, combined with chemotherapy, as first line treatment for patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
 

This trial is treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

This is a systemic therapy trial.

You may be excluded from this trial if:

  • You have a certain disease or psychological condition.
  • You have been diagnosed with a prior or secondary type of cancer.
  • You have had certain treatments, surgical procedures or drugs.

Clinical trials have complex eligibility criteria - talk to your doctor about your interest in this trial.

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Scientific Title

A Phase 4, Single-arm, Open-label Clinical Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-3475 Plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel as First-line Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (KEYNOTE B10).

Commercial Sponsor

Merck

Summary

Eligible patients will receive intravenous pembrolizumab (immunotherapy), carboplatin and paclitaxel (chemotherapy). Pembrolizumab will be administered via intravenous (IV) infusion at a dose of 200 mg on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, for up to 35 cycles (~2 years). Carboplatin will be administered via IV infusion at area under curve (AUC) 5 mg/mL/minute on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, for up to 6 cycles (~4 months). Paclitaxel will be administered, at the investigator's choice, either via IV infusion at a dose of 100 mg/m^2 on Day 1 and Day 8 of each 21-day cycle for up to 6 cycles (~4 months) or at a dose of 175 mg/m^2 on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 6 cycles (~4 months).

Recruiting Hospitals Read MoreRead more

St Vincent's Hospital, Medical and Radiation Oncology
Fitzroy
Ms Nadia Ranieri
nadia.ranieri@svha.org.au
03 9231 3167

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