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Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone in Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) ≥ 50% (MK-2870-007)

Testing new drug combo vs. standard treatment for lung cancer.

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18 years and older
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Phase 3

Sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab are drugs being tested for lung cancer treatment. This study compares the two drugs together versus pembrolizumab alone to see which is better at helping patients live longer. **Pembrolizumab** is a medicine that helps the immune system fight cancer, while **sacituzumab tirumotecan** is a new drug being tested. The study is for people with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have a tumor score that shows they might respond well to these treatments. People in the study may receive pembrolizumab alone if their cancer worsens after the first part of the study. The study requires participants to have a certain health status and does not allow those with other serious health issues or who have had specific treatments before.

  • Participants may receive up to 9 extra cycles of pembrolizumab if needed.
  • Participants must have a life expectancy of at least 3 months.
  • Certain previous treatments or health conditions may exclude participation.
Study details
    Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

NCT06170788

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

17 May 2025

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