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KEYNOTE-555 : Relative Bioavailability Study of Subcutaneous Injection Versus Intravenous Infusion of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced Melanoma (KEYNOTE-555)

Male or<br/>FemaleGender Male or
Female

RecruitingStatus Recruiting

Systemic<br/>Therapy TrialTypeSystemic
Therapy Trial

OnePhase One

18+Age Over 18

Skin<br/>CancersCancer LocationSkin
Cancers

Systemic therapy | SkinMelanoma (Skin)

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This phase I trial is assessing the safety of administering a drug (pembrolizumab) by injection beneath the skin for the treatment of advanced melanoma.
 

This trial is treating patients with advanced melanoma.

This is a systemic therapy trial.

You may be able to join this trial if:

  • You have been diagnosed with cancer, but have not received any treatment.
  • You have had a certain type of treatment or surgical procedure.
  • Your cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

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.
  • You have previously been treated (or are currently being treated) on a clinical trial.

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

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Trial Identifiers

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Scientific Title

Relative Bioavailability Study of Subcutaneous Injection Versus Intravenous Infusion of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced Melanoma (KEYNOTE-555)

Commercial Sponsor

Merck

Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) following single subcutaneous (SC) injection of pembrolizumab Dose A versus pembrolizumab Dose C in adults with advanced melanoma. Additionally, the safety and tolerability of pembrolizumab SC injections will be assessed.

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Ballarat Hospital
Ballarat
Ms Carmel Goss
CarmelG@bhs.org.au
03 5320 4735

Trial Overview: General information about a clinical trial. This section provides an overview of who might be able to join this trial and what type of treatment is involved.

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