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Recruiting Phase 2, Phase 3 NCT06236438

NCT06236438 Study to Evaluate Adverse Events, Optimal Dose, and Change in Disease Activity, With Livmoniplimab in Combination With Budigalimab Plus Chemotherapy Versus IV Infused Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy in Adult Participants With Untreated Metastatic Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

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NCT ID NCT06236438
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2, Phase 3
Sponsor AbbVie
Condition Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 840 participants
Start Date 2024-04-10
Primary Completion 2031-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
LivmoniplimabBudigalimabPembrolizumab

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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.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 840 participants in total. It began in 2024-04-10 with a primary completion date of 2031-10.

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Brief Summary

Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, with poor survival prospects for metastatic disease. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the optimized dose, adverse events, and efficacy of livmoniplimab in combination with budigalimab plus chemotherapy versus pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in participants with untreated metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. Livmoniplimab is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of NSCLC. There are 2 stages to this study. In Stage 1, there are 4 treatment arms. Participants will either receive livmoniplimab (at different doses) in combination with budigalimab (another investigational drug) + chemotherapy, budigalimab +chemotherapy, or pembrolizumab +chemotherapy. In Stage 2, there are 2 treatments arms. Participants will either receive livmoniplimab (optimized dose) in combination with budigalimab +chemotherapy or placebo in combination with pembrolizumab +chemotherapy. Chemotherapy consists of IV Infused pemetrexed + IV infused cisplatin or IV infused or injected carboplatin. Approximately 840 adult participants will be enrolled in the study across 200 sites worldwide. Stage 1: In cohort 1, participants will receive intravenously (IV) infused livmoniplimab (dose A)+ IV infused budigalimab, + chemotherapy for 4 cycles followed by livmoniplimab + budigalimab + IV Infused pemetrexed. In cohort 2, participants will receive livmoniplimab (dose B) + budigalimab + chemotherapy for 4 cycles followed by livmoniplimab + budigalimab + pemetrexed. In cohort 3, participants will receive budigalimab + chemotherapy for 4 cycles followed by budigalimab + pemetrexed . In cohort 4, participants will receive IV Infused pembrolizumab + chemotherapy for 4 cycles followed by pembrolizumab + pemetrexed. Stage 2: In arm 1, participants will receive livmoniplimab (dose optimized) + budigalimab + chemotherapy for 4 cycles followed by livmoniplimab + budigalimab + pemetrexed. In arm 2, participants will receive IV Infused placebo + pembrolizumab + chemotherapy for 4 cycles followed by pembrolizumab + pemetrexed. The estimated study duration is 55 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic and may require frequent medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires, and scans.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no known epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) mutation, or other genomic aberration for which a locally approved targeted therapy is available. * Must have at least 1 measurable lesion per response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) v1.1 as determined by the local site Investigator/radiology assessment. * Life expectancy of at least 3 months and adequate organ function. Exclusion Criteria: \- Received prior systemic therapy for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

ABBVIE CALL CENTER

✉ abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com

📞 844-663-3742

Principal Investigator

ABBVIE INC.

STUDY DIRECTOR

AbbVie

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06236438 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Non-Small Cell Lung 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 NCT06236438 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT06236438 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06236438 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06236438 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at La Jolla, United States, Pembroke Pines, United States, Winter Haven, United States, Athens, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06236438 clinical trial?

NCT06236438 is sponsored by AbbVie. The principal investigator is ABBVIE INC. at AbbVie. The trial plans to enroll 840 participants.

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