Conditions
High-risk Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Trial Purpose
This study is designed to assess the antitumor efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in combination with BCG, compared to BCG monotherapy, in participants with HR NMIBC that is either persistent or recurrent following adequate BCG induction (Cohort A), or that is naïve to BCG treatment (Cohort B). The primary hypothesis for Cohort A is that the combination of pembrolizumab plus BCG has a superior complete response rate (CRR) as assessed by central pathology review compared to BCG in participants with carcinoma in situ (CIS). The primary hypothesis for Cohort B is that the combination of pembrolizumab plus BCG (either reduced maintenance or full maintenance) has a superior Event Free Survival (EFS) compared to BCG.
NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER
NCT03711032
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Eligibility
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Age Range
18+
Sex
All
About the trial
Cohort A: All patients who enroll in the trial will receive medication while on the study.
50% of participants will receive BCG+Pembrolizumab
50% of participants will receive BCG only
Cohort B: All patients who enroll in the trial will receive medication while on the study.
33% of participants will receive Pembrolizumab and BCG (reduced BCG course)
33% of participants will receive Pembrolizumab and BCG (full BCG course)
33% of participants will receive BCG alone (full BCG course)
Current trial phase
Trial Phase 3
In Phase 3 trials, researchers try to find out if a treatment works in a large number of people, usually about 1,000 to 5,000 participants who have the health condition the treatment is intended 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.
Trial start and end dates
- Trial start date December 24, 2018
- Estimated primary completion date December 31, 2025
- Estimated trial completion date October 12, 2028
Trial locations
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What can you do next?
If you think this clinical trial might be a good fit and you are interested in taking part, take the next step to see if you are eligible.
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- The investigational treatment that is being studied
- What the risks and possible benefits are for participants
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