Perioperative Enfortumab Vedotin (EV) Plus Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Cisplatin-eligible Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC) (MK-3475-B15/ KEYNOTE-B15 / EV-304)

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the antitumor effectiveness and safety of perioperative enfortumab vedotin (EV) plus pembrolizumab and radical cystectomy (RC) + pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) compared with the current standard of care (neoadjuvant chemotherapy [gemcitabine plus cisplatin] and RC + PLND) for participants with MIBC who are cisplatin-eligible. The dual primary hypotheses are preoperative EV + pembrolizumab and RC + PLND (Arm A) will achieve superior pathologic complete response (pCR) rate and perioperative EV and pembrolizumab and RC + PLND (Arm A) will achieve superior event free survival (EFS) compared with neoadjuvant gemcitabine + cisplatin and RC + PLND (Arm B).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma (UC) / muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) (T2-T4aN0M0 or T1-T4aN1M0) with predominant (≥ 50%) urothelial histology.
  • Have clinically non-metastatic bladder cancer (N≤1 M0) determined by imaging (computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest/abdomen/pelvis.
  • Be deemed eligible for Radical Cystectomy (RC) + Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection (PLND).
  • Have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
  • Have adequate organ function.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active anti-cancer treatment ≤ 3 years of study randomization with certain exceptions -Has received any prior systemic treatment for MIBC or non-invasive muscle bladder cancer (NMIBC.
  • Prior treatment for NMIBC with intravesical BCG/chemotherapy is permitted) or prior therapy with an anti- programmed cell death 1 (PD-1), anti-programmed cell death ligand 1/ ligand 2 (PD-L1/L2), or anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4).
  • Has ≥ N2 disease or metastatic disease (M1) as identified by imaging.
  • Is cisplatin-ineligible, as defined by meeting any one of the cisplatin ineligibility criteria as per protocol.
  • Has received prior systemic anticancer therapy including investigational agents within 3 years of randomization or any radiotherapy to the bladder.
  • Has undergone partial cystectomy of the bladder to remove any NMIBC or MIBC.
  • Has received a live or live attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention.
  • Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, Hepatitis B infection or known active Hepatitis C infection.
  • Has a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder.
  • Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant.
  • Has ongoing sensory or motor neuropathy Grade 2 or higher.
  • Has active keratitis (superficial punctate keratitis) or corneal ulcerations.
  • Has a history of uncontrolled diabetes defined as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≥ 8% or HbA1c 7% to < 8% with associated diabetes symptoms.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Parminder Singh, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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855-776-0015

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