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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05549297

NCT05549297 Tebentafusp Regimen Versus Investigator's Choice in Previously Treated Advanced Melanoma (TEBE-AM)

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NCT ID NCT05549297
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Immunocore Ltd
Condition Advanced Melanoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 540 participants
Start Date 2022-12-19
Primary Completion 2028-03

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
TebentafuspTebentafusp with PembrolizumabInvestigators Choice

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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 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 540 participants in total. It began in 2022-12-19 with a primary completion date of 2028-03.

⚠ 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

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tebentafusp-based regimens, including tebentafusp monotherapy and in combination with anti-PD1 vs investigator choice (including clinical trials of investigational agents, salvage therapy per local standard of care \[SoC\], best supportive care \[BSC\] on protocol survivor follow up) in patients with advanced non-ocular melanoma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * HLA-A\*02:01-positive * unresectable Stage III or Stage IV non-ocular melanoma * archival tumor tissue sample or a newly obtained biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated has been provided. * measurable or non-measurable disease per RECIST 1.1 * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 or 1 * If applicable, must agree to use highly effective contraception * Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the Informed Consent (ICF) and protocol * Must agree to provide protocol specified samples for biomarker analyses. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating women * diagnosis of ocular or metastatic uveal melanoma * history of a malignant disease other than those being treated in this study * ineligible to be retreated with pembrolizumab due to a treatment-related AE * known untreated or symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis * previous severe hypersensitivity reaction to treatment with another monoclonal antibody (mAb) * active autoimmune disease requiring immunosuppressive treatment * known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders * received prior treatment with a licensed or investigative Immune-mobilizing monoclonal T-cell receptor Against Cancer (ImmTAC) medication or who have not completed adequate washout from prior medications. * received chemotherapy or biological cancer therapy (excluding anti-PD(L)1 mAb, ipilimumab, and BRAF TKI regimen) within 14 days of first dose * received cellular therapies within 90 days of study intervention * ongoing Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events(CTCAE) Grade ≥ 2 clinically significant who in the opinion of the investigator could affect the outcome of the study * received systemic treatment with steroids or any other immunosuppressive drug within 2 weeks of first dose * have not progressed on treatment with an anti-PD(L)1 mAb * have not received prior treatment with an approved anti-CTLA-4 mAb * have a BRAF V600 mutation, who have not received a prior BRAF/MEK TKI regimen * currently participating or have participated in a study of an investigational agent or using an investigational device within 30 days of the first dose * known history of chronic viral infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) * known clinically significant pulmonary or cardiac disease or impaired lung or cardiac function * Out of range Laboratory values * history of allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Immunocore Medical Information

✉ medical.information@immunocore.com

📞 844-466-8661

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05549297 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Advanced Melanoma. 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 NCT05549297 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 540 participants.

Is NCT05549297 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05549297 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at medical.information@immunocore.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05549297 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Phoenix, United States, Jacksonville, United States, Orlando, United States, Atlanta, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05549297 clinical trial?

NCT05549297 is sponsored by Immunocore Ltd. The trial plans to enroll 540 participants.

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