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A trial looking at MK-2870 for non small cell lung cancer that has spread

Overview

Cancer types:

Lung cancer, Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Secondary cancers

Status:

Open

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

This trial is comparing chemotherapy with MK-2870 for non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

It is for people whose cancer has certain gene changes () in the lung cancer cells and:

  • the cancer has spread into nearby tissues and it isn't possible to treat it with surgery or radiotherapy or

  • the cancer has spread to another part of the body

Recruitment start: 3 July 2024

Recruitment end: 11 March 2030

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Adam Januszewski

Supported by

Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd

Last reviewed: 27 January 2025

CRUK internal database number: 19877

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