Trial Purpose

This is a randomised, double-blind, study that compares pembrolizumab (MK-3475) with placebo given as adjuvant therapy in participants with high-risk locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (LA cSCC) that have undergone surgery with curative intent in combination with radiotherapy. The primary hypothesis is that pembrolizumab is superior to placebo in increasing recurrence free survival (RFS).

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CLINICALTRIALS.GOV IDENTIFIER:

NCT03833167

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About The Study

Patients who enrol in the trial will be assigned to one of the following study groups.

50% will receive pembrolizumab.

50% will receive placebo.

*You will be assigned by chance (a process called randomisation) to receive one of the above treatments. The study doctor will discuss with you what options you have if your cancer comes back while you are in the study.

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Phase 3

Tests the medicine or vaccine in large groups of trial participants (from several hundred to several thousand). For medicines, volunteers have the disease or condition the medicine is designed to treat. In vaccine studies, the volunteers may be healthy or have diseases or conditions. Phase 3 trials take place in hospitals, clinics, or physician offices.

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Dates

  • Actual study start date 1 April 2019
  • Estimated primary completion date 5 May 2025
  • Estimated study completion date 29 September 2028

Eligibility

Only a qualified healthcare professional can determine your eligibility. However, this information may be useful in starting a conversation with your doctor.

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Conditions

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell

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Age Range

18 - No Age Maximum

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Sex

All

Trial locations

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