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Clinical Trial NCT07368985 for Cervical Cancer by FIGO Stage 2018, Squamous Cell Carcinoma FIGO 2018 Stage IIIA, IIIB, IIIC1-IIIC2, Adenocarcinoma or Adeno-squamous Carcinoma Stage IB3-IIIC2 is not yet recruiting. See the Trial Radar Card View and AI discovery tools for all the details. Or ask anything here.
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Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib in Patients With High Risk Locally Advanced Cervix Cancer Phase 2 87

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Clinical Trial NCT07368985 is designed to study Treatment for Cervical Cancer by FIGO Stage 2018, Squamous Cell Carcinoma FIGO 2018 Stage IIIA, IIIB, IIIC1-IIIC2, Adenocarcinoma or Adeno-squamous Carcinoma Stage IB3-IIIC2. This Phase 2 interventional study is not yet recruiting. Enrollment is planned to begin on 1 March 2026 until the study accrues 87 participants. Led by Prof. Dr. Remi A. Nout, this study is expected to complete by 1 October 2029. The latest data from ClinicalTrials.gov was last updated on 27 January 2026.
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the combination of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib works to treat locally advanced cervical cancer in adults that will undergo primary chemoradiation and brachytherapy. It will also learn about the safety of the combination of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does the combination of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib improve progression f...
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Detailed Description
Rationale Chemoradiation (CRT: combined external beam radiotherapy with weekly cisplatin) followed by brachytherapy has remained the standard first line treatment for locally advanced cervical (LACC) patients. Over the last decades, major improvements in radiotherapy have been pioneered through the EMBRACE studies. Most recently the outcome data of 1318 patients undergoing response adapted advanced MRI image guided i...Show More
Official Title

A Phase II Single Arm Open Label Study of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib in Patients With High Risk Locally Advanced Cervix Cancer: an EMBRACE High Risk Study Initiative

Conditions
Cervical Cancer by FIGO Stage 2018Squamous Cell Carcinoma FIGO 2018 Stage IIIA, IIIB, IIIC1-IIIC2Adenocarcinoma or Adeno-squamous Carcinoma Stage IB3-IIIC2
Other Study IDs
  • 2023-506982-73-00
  • 2023-506982-73-00 (EU Study (CTIS) Number)
NCT ID Number
Start Date (Actual)
2026-03
Last Update Posted
2026-01-27
Completion Date (Estimated)
2029-10
Enrollment (Estimated)
87
Study Type
Interventional
PHASE
Phase 2
Status
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
cervical cancer
locally advanced cervical cancer
Pembrolizumab
Lenvatinib
radiotherapy
brachytherapy
high risk locally advanced cervical cancer
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Design Allocation
N/A
Interventional Model
Single Group
Masking
None (Open Label)
Arms / Interventions
Participant Group/ArmIntervention/Treatment
ExperimentalSingle arm: Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib
Single arm open label study of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib in patients with high risk locally advanced cervix cancer that will undergo chemoradiation and brachytherapy
pembrolizumab and lenvatinib
Patients will undergo standard of care chemoradiation (CRT: combined external beam radiotherapy with weekly cisplatin) followed by MRI guided brachytherapy, this will be combined with the following study drugs: Pembrolizumab: 5 intravenous administrations of Pembrolizumab (200 mg) every 3 weeks with the first administration at the start of chemoradiotherapy, followed by subsequent doses of 400 mg IV Pembrolizumab at...Show More
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome MeasureMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
Progression Free Survival
Actuarial Progression free survival (PFS) rate at 24 months, with a PFS event defined by either progression, using investigator assessed RECIST 1.1, or by death from any cause.
From date of enrollment to 24 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome MeasureMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
Overall Survival
Actuarial Overall Survival (OS) rate at 24 and at 36 months, with an OS event defined as death by any cause.
From date of enrollment to 24 and to 36 months
Progression Free Survival
Actuarial Progression free survival (PFS) rate at 36 months, with a PFS event defined by either progression, using investigator assessed RECIST 1.1, or by death from any cause.
From date of enrollment to 36 months
Local Control
Actuarial rate of Local Control (LC) of the primary tumor at 24 and 36 months, with an event defined as absence of tumor at the level of the cervix, detected at gynecological examination or imaging, and histological confirmed.
From date of enrollment to 24 and to 36 months.
Regional Nodal Control
Actuarial rate of Regional Nodal Control at 24 and 36 months, with an event defined as absence of pathological pelvic and / or para-aortic lymph node involvement assessed by imaging.
From date of enrollment to 24 and to 36 months.
Adverse Events
Adverse Events defined and graded by CTCAE v 5.0, crude and actuarial rates at 24 and 36 months.
From date of enrollment to 24 and 36 months.
Patient reported symptoms and health related quality of life
Patient reported symptoms and health related quality of life are determined using the validated EORTC QLQC30 and Cx-24 questionnaires.
At baseline prior to the start of treatment, at 5 weeks after start of treatment, at the first 6 weekly cycle of pembrolizumab, at 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months.
Participation Assistant
Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Ages
Adult, Older Adult
Minimum Age
18 Years
Eligible Sexes
Female
  • Age >18 years

  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.

  • High risk defined by either of the criteria:

    1. Squamous cell carcinoma FIGO 2018 stage IIIA, IIIB, IIIC1-IIIC2 OR
    2. Adenocarcinoma or adeno-squamous carcinoma Stage IB3-IIIC2.
  • Have adequate haematological parameters and organ function as defined in the protocol Table 3.

  • Have adequately controlled blood pressure (BP) with or without antihypertensive medications, defined as BP ≤150/90 mm Hg.

  • Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1 on imaging at diagnosis.

  • The participant provides written informed consent for the trial.

  • Patients should have been planned for radical chemoradiation and MR guided adaptive brachytherapy with intended treatment completion within 50 days.

  • Patients should be deemed suitable for start of Pembrolizumab during chemoradiation and brachytherapy, and for start of Lenvatinib/Pembrolizumab 8 weeks after last brachytherapy as per local investigators assessment.

  • Criteria for known Hepatitis B and C positive subjects:

Hepatitis B and C screening tests are not required unless:

  • Known history of HBV or HCV infection
  • As mandated by local health authority

Hepatitis B positive subjects:

  • Participants who are HBsAg positive are eligible if they have received HBV antiviral therapy for at least 4 weeks and have undetectable HBV viral load prior to inclusion.
  • Participants should remain on anti-viral therapy throughout study intervention and follow local guidelines for HBV anti-viral therapy post completion of study intervention.
  • Participants with history of HCV infection are eligible if HCV viral load is undetectable at screening.
  • Participants must have completed curative anti-viral therapy at least 4 weeks prior to randomization.

  • Patients with locally advanced cervical cancer and signs of organ wall involvement on MRI or non-gastrointestinal fistula.
  • Major surgery within 3 weeks prior to first dose of study interventions. Brachytherapy is not considered a major surgery.
  • Urine protein ≥1 g/24 hours. Note: Participants with proteinuria ≥2+ (≥100 mg/dL) on urine dipstick testing (or urinalysis) will undergo 24-hour urine collection for quantitative assessment of proteinuria.
  • If a MUGA or cardiac ultrasound was performed (on clinical indication): having a LVEF below the institutional (or local laboratory) normal range.
  • Radiographic evidence of encasement or invasion of a major blood vessel, or of intratumoral cavitation NOTE: the degree of proximity to major blood vessels should be considered because of the potential risk of severe hemorrhage associated with tumor shrinkage/necrosis following Lenvatinib therapy.
  • Prolongation of QTcF interval to >480 ms. NOTE: If the QTcF is prolonged to >480 ms in the presence of a pacemaker, contact the Sponsor to determine eligibility.
  • Clinically significant cardiovascular disease within 12 months from first dose of study intervention, including New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accident, or cardiac arrhythmia associated with hemodynamic instability.

Note: Medically controlled arrhythmia would be permitted.

  • Gastrointestinal malabsorption or any other condition that might affect the absorption of Lenvatinib.
  • Active hemoptysis (bright red blood of at least 0.5 teaspoon) within 3 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to adjuvant phase. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. Note eligible patients for this trial are not WOCBP due to treatment with CRT.
  • Diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years.

Note: Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ, excluding carcinoma in situ of the bladder, that have undergone potentially curative therapy are not excluded.

  • Severe hypersensitivity (≥Grade 3) to Pembrolizumab or Lenvatinib and/or any of its excipients.
  • Active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years (i.e. with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, etc.) is not considered a form of systemic treatment and is allowed.
  • History of (non-infectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease.
  • Active infection requiring systemic therapy.
  • Known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Note: No HIV testing is required unless mandated by local health authority.
  • Known concurrent active Hepatitis B (defined as HBsAg positive and detectable HBV DNA) and/or Hepatitis C virus (defined as anti-HCV Ab positive and detectable HCV RNA \[qualitative\]) infection. See inclusion criteria 10

Note: no testing for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C screening tests are not required unless:

  • Known history of HBV and HCV infection

  • As mandated by local health authority.

    • Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality or other circumstance that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the participant's participation for the full duration of the study, or such that it is not in the best interest of the participant to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator.
    • Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
    • Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant.
Prof. Dr. Remi A. Nout logoProf. Dr. Remi A. Nout
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC logoMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Study Responsible Party
Prof. Dr. Remi A. Nout, Sponsor-Investigator, Professor, Erasmus Medical Center
Study Central Contact
Contact: Remi A Nout, MD PhD, +31 107041366, [email protected]
Contact: Ingrid Boere, MD, +31 107034897, [email protected]
1 Study Locations in 1 Countries

South Holland

Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, South Holland, 3015 GD, Netherlands
Remi A Nout, MD PhD, Contact, +31 107031366, [email protected]
Ingrid Boere, MD, Contact, +31 107034897, [email protected]