This phase III trial is trying to determine whether it is better to give a type of immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) alone or in combination with an oral drug (Lenvatinib) in people with urothelial cancers that have spread to other parts of the body.
This trial is treating patients with urothelial cancer.
This is a systemic therapy trial.
You may be able to join this trial if:
- 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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Scientific Title
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Combination With Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) Versus Pembrolizumab and Placebo as First Line Treatment for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma in Cisplatin-ineligible Participants Whose Tumors Express PD-L1, and in Participants Ineligible for Any Platinum-containing Chemotherapy Regardless of PD-L1 Expression
Commercial Sponsor
Merck
Summary
Eligible participants will be randomised to receive Participants receive 200 mg of intravenous pembrolizumab on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 35 cycles (approximately 2 years) PLUS either 20mg of oral lenvatinib or a placebo once daily (QD) until progressive disease or discontinuation. Lenvatinib and placebo (depending on allocation) may be continued past 35 cycles until a discontinuation criterion is met.
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