The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) combined with lenvatinib (MK-7902/E7080) compared to pembrolizumab alone (with placebo for lenvatinib) as first-line treatment in adults with no prior systemic therapy for their advanced melanoma. The primary study hypotheses are that: 1) The combination of pembrolizumab and lenvatinib is superior to pembrolizumab and placebo as assessed by Progression-free Survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1), and 2) The combination of pembrolizumab and lenvatinib is superior to pembrolizumab and placebo as assessed by Overall Survival (OS). For this study, RECIST 1.1 has been modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ.
As of 03-April-2023 active participants, investigator, and sponsor personnel or delegate(s) involved in the treatment administration or clinical evaluation of the participants will be unblinded.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
674
IV infusion
Oral capsule
Oral capsule
The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute ( Site 0707)
Los Angeles, California, United States
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0704)
San Francisco, California, United States
California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute ( Site 0705)
San Francisco, California, United States
John Wayne Cancer Institute ( Site 0706)
Santa Monica, California, United States
University of Colorado Cancer Center ( Site 0708)
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Progression-free Survival (PFS) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) Per Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)
PFS is defined as the time from date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of progressive disease (PD) or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1, PD is defined as ≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. Note: The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. For this study, RECIST 1.1 has been modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 34 months
Overall Survival (OS)
OS is defined as the time from date of randomization to date of death from any cause. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 46 months
Objective Response Rate (ORR) as Assessed by BICR Per RECIST 1.1
ORR is defined as the percentage of participants in the analysis population who have a Complete Response (CR: Disappearance of all target lesions) or a Partial Response (PR: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions) per RECIST 1.1. For this study, RECIST 1.1 has been modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 46 months
Duration of Response (DOR) as Assessed by BICR Per RECIST 1.1
For participants who demonstrated CR (disappearance of all target lesions) or PR (at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions), DOR is defined as the date of the first documented evidence of CR or PR until disease progression or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST 1.1, PD is defined as ≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. Note: The appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered PD. For this study, RECIST 1.1 has been modified to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions and a maximum of 5 target lesions per organ. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 46 months
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, temporally associated with the use of study treatment, whether or not considered related to the study treatment. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 67 months
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to Adverse Events (AEs)
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, temporally associated with the use of study treatment, whether or not considered related to the study treatment. The number of participants who discontinued any study treatment due to an AE is presented. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 63 months
Change From Baseline in European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 [QLQ-C30] Global Health Status (GHS)/Quality of Life (QoL) Score
The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a questionnaire to assess the overall quality of life of cancer patients. The GHS/QoL combined score consists of participant responses to the questions "How would you rate your overall health during the past week?" and "How would you rate your overall quality of life during the past week?" GHS/QoL responses range in score from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating a better outcome. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 21
Change From Baseline in European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 [QLQ-C30] Physical Function (PF) Score
The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a questionnaire to assess the overall quality of life of cancer patients. The PF Score consists of participant responses to questions regarding PF (5 questions about daily activities \[strenuous activities, long walks, short walks, bed/chair rest and needing help with eating, dressing, washing themselves or using the toilet\]). For PF, responses range in score from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating a better outcome. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 21
Time to True Deterioration (TTD) Based on Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 GHS/QoL Score
TTD is defined as the time from Baseline to 1st onset of a ≥10-point negative change (decrease) in EORTC-QLQ-C30 GHS Score. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a questionnaire to assess the overall quality of life of cancer patients. The GHS/QoL Score consists of participant responses to the questions "How would you rate your overall health during the past week?" and "How would you rate your overall quality of life during the past week?" GHS/QoL responses range in score from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating a better outcome. A longer TTD indicates a better outcome. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 30 months
Time to True Deterioration (TTD) Based on Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 in Physical Function (PF) Score
TTD is defined as the time from Baseline to 1st onset of a ≥10-point negative change (decrease) in EORTC-QLQ-C30 PF Score. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a questionnaire to assess the overall quality of life of cancer patients. The PF Score consists of participant responses to questions regarding PF (5 questions about daily activities \[strenuous activities, long walks, short walks, bed/chair rest \& needing help with eating, dressing, washing themselves or using the toilet\]. For PF, responses range in score from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating a better outcome. The final analysis for this outcome is presented here.
Time frame: Up to approximately 30 months
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