Trial Purpose

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of treatment with definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) + pembrolizumab (MK-3475) compared to treatment with dCRT + placebo with respect to Event-free Survival (EFS) and Overall Survival (OS) in:

participants whose tumors express Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Combined Positive Score (CPS) ≥10
participants whose tumors express PD-L1 CPS ≥1
all participants

The primary study hypotheses are that dCRT+ pembrolizumab is better than dCRT + placebo with respect to:

EFS in participants whose tumors express PD-L1 CPS ≥10
EFS in participants whose tumors express PD-L1 CPS ≥1
EFS in all participants
OS in participants whose tumors express PD-L1 CPS ≥10
OS in participants whose tumors express PD-L1 CPS ≥1
OS in all participants

View full trial information on Clinicaltrials.gov

NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT04210115

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

Resources

Eligibility

Only a qualified healthcare professional can determine if you are eligible to take part in a clinical trial. However, this information may be useful in starting a conversation with your doctor.

Conditions

Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gastroesophageal Junction Carcinoma

Age Range

18+

Sex

All

About the trial

All patients who enroll in the trial will receive medication while on the study.

50% will receive pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy and radiotherapy

50% will receive placebo plus chemotherapy and radiotherapy

*A computer will decide which group you are put in. You have an equal chance of being in either group. You, your trial doctor, and the trial staff will know what you are getting.

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 February 28, 2020
  • Estimated primary completion date April 15, 2027
  • Estimated trial completion date April 15, 2027

Trial locations

Locations shown may have changed in some cases. Please call the number listed in the location results to confirm the nearest trial site. Talk with a trial site member for more information.

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.

Discuss with your doctor or care team

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NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT04210115

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

Taking part in a clinical trial is an important decision

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  • The investigational treatment that is being studied
  • What the risks and possible benefits are for participants

Talk to your doctor about the clinical trial before you decide to join.

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