Study of Two Doses of MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) Versus Docetaxel in Previously-Treated Participants With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (MK-3475-010/KEYNOTE-010)

Overview

About this study

This study will compare two doses of pembrolizumab versus docetaxel in participants with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have experienced disease progression after platinum-containing systemic therapy. Participants will be assigned randomly to receive either Low Dose or High Dose pembrolizumab every three weeks (Q3W), or docetaxel at 75 mg/m^2 Q3W. This study will use an adaptive trial design so that the total number of participants randomized will depend upon demonstration of sufficient objective responses at interim analysis. If the pembrolizumab Low Dose arm is closed, participants may receive pembrolizumab High Dose therapy.

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.

Study closed to enrollment

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Life expectancy of at least 3 months
  • Histologically- or cytologically-confirmed diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is PD-L1 positive per central laboratory review
  • At least one bi-dimensional measurable lesion
  • Radiographic progression after treatment with at least 2 cycles of a platinum-containing doublet
  • Currently participating or has participated in a study using an investigational antineoplastic agent or device within 30 days of first dose
  • Subjects with previously-treated brain metastases can enroll in PN010 provided that their brain metastases have been treated and proven to be stable by MRI for at least 4 weeks based on RECIST 1.1, before initiating treatment in PN010
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1
  • These methods of contraception or abstinence from heterosexual activity are required from the screening visit through 180 days after the last dose of docetaxel.
    • The 2 birth control methods can be either:2 barrier methods or 1 barrier method plus 1 hormonal method to prevent pregnancy.
    • The following birth control methods are allowed during the study: • Barrier methods: • Diaphragm • Condom • Copper IUD • Sponge • Spermicide • Hormonal method: • Hormonal contraceptives (such as the birth control pill) • Abstinence (no sex)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior therapy with docetaxel for NSCLC
  • Receiving systemic steroid therapy within three days prior to the first dose of study treatment or receiving any other form of immunosuppressive medication
  • Expected to require any other form of systemic or localized antineoplastic therapy while on trial
  • History of allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant
  • Prior systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy, antineoplastic biological therapy (e.g., cetuximab), major surgery within 3 weeks of the first dose of study drug; received thoracic radiation therapy of >30 Gray within 6 months of the first dose of study drug; received prior tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy or completed palliative radiotherapy within 7 days of the first dose of study drug
  • Prior therapy with an anti-programmed cell death (PD)-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, anti-tumor necrosis factor CD137, or anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4) antibody (including ipilimumab or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation or checkpoint pathways), or took part in another pembrolizumab trial
  • Known history of prior malignancy, with the exception of basal cell carcinoma of the skin, superficial bladder cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or in situ cervical cancer, and has undergone potentially curative therapy with no evidence of that disease recurrence for 5 years since initiation of that therapy
  • Known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis
  • Active autoimmune disease, or a documented history of autoimmune disease, or a syndrome that requires systemic steroids or immunosuppressive agents
  • Interstitial lung disease, or history of pneumonitis requiring systemic steroids for treatment
  • Known history or active human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B, or hepatitis C
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the trial through 120 days after last dose of pembrolizumab or 180 days after last dose of docetaxel

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

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Julian Molina, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

855-776-0015

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