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Trial purpose

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib plus chemotherapy compared with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy as first-line intervention in participants with metastatic esophageal carcinoma.

The primary hypotheses are that pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib plus chemotherapy is superior to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy with respect to overall survival (OS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) by blinded independent central review (BICR).

As of Amendment 09, Study MK-7902-014 will begin close out activities. Any participant who discontinues study intervention for any reason will be discontinued from the study without further follow-up. Second Course and treatment beyond disease progression will no longer be offered. No safety concerns contributed to the termination of this study.

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NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT04949256

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Eligibility

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Group 3

Current trial Phase

Phase 3

Tests the medicine or vaccine in approximately 1,000 to 5,000 participants. For medicines, participants have the disease or condition the medicine is designed to treat. In vaccine trials, the participants may be healthy or have diseases or conditions. Phase 3 trials may happen in a doctor’s office, a clinic, or a hospital.

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Trial start and end dates

  • Trial start date 07-28-2021
  • Estimated primary completion date 05-08-2025
  • Estimated trial completion date 05-20-2026

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NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT04949256

When you talk with your doctor or clinical trial team member, please have the national trial reference number available.