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) and progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) by blinded independent central review (BICR).

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CLINICALTRIALS.GOV IDENTIFIER

NCT04949256

EudraCT Number

2020-001911-26

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Eligibility

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Conditions

Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Age Range

18+

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Sex

All

About the trial

Trial phase Icon 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 Icon Trial start and end dates
  • Trial start date July 28, 2021
  • Estimated primary completion date December 29, 2025
  • Estimated trial completion date December 29, 2025

Trial locations

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CLINICALTRIALS.GOV IDENTIFIER

NCT04949256

EudraCT Number

2020-001911-26

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

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