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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT06428409

NCT06428409 A Clinical Study of MK-2870 Alone or With Other Treatments to Treat Gastrointestinal Cancers (MK-9999-02A)

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NCT ID NCT06428409
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Condition Colorectal Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 220 participants
Start Date 2024-06-20
Primary Completion 2029-10-16

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Sacituzumab tirumotecanFluorouracil (5-FU)Leucovorin (LV) or levoleucovorin

Eligibility Fast-Check

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 220 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-20 with a primary completion date of 2029-10-16.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

Researchers want to learn if sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) alone or with other treatments can treat certain gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The GI cancers being studied are either advanced (the cancer has spread to other parts of the body), or unresectable (the cancer cannot be removed with surgery). The goals of this study are to learn: * About the safety of sacituzumab tirumotecan alone or with other treatments and if people tolerate it * How many people have the cancer respond (get smaller or go away) to treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has one of the following cancers: * Unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer and has received prior therapy for the cancer * Advanced or metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and has received prior therapy for the cancer * Advanced and/or unresectable biliary tract cancer (BTC) and has received prior therapy for the cancer * Advanced and/or unresectable BTC and has not received prior therapy for the cancer * For participants who have received prior therapy for cancer: Has recovered from any side effects due to previous cancer treatment Exclusion Criteria: The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * History of severe eye disease * For participants who have received prior therapy for cancer: Received prior systemic anticancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks before starting study intervention * History of (noninfectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

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✉ Trialsites@msd.com

📞 1-888-577-8839

Principal Investigator

Medical Director

STUDY DIRECTOR

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06428409 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Colorectal Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06428409 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT06428409 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06428409 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Trialsites@msd.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06428409 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States, Aurora, United States, Aurora, United States, Aurora, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06428409 clinical trial?

NCT06428409 is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. The principal investigator is Medical Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. The trial plans to enroll 220 participants.

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