Study Comparing Favezelimab/Pembrolizumab with Chemotherapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma That Has Returned or Stopped Responding to Treatment

Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Sponsor score: 40
Inactive

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT05508867

This clinical trial is exploring whether a new combination of drugs, favezelimab and pembrolizumab, can help patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma live longer without their cancer worsening, compared to standard chemotherapy.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The study aims to find out if a new treatment using a combination of drugs, favezelimab and pembrolizumab, can help people with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) that has either come back after treatment or stopped responding to current treatments. Researchers want to see if this new treatment can help patients live longer without their cancer getting worse, compared to those who receive chemotherapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosed with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) that shows up on certain scans.
  • The cancer has returned after treatment or has not responded to the latest treatment, and all other known treatment options have been tried.
  • The cancer has worsened after treatment with a specific type of drug called an anti-PD-(L)1 antibody, used alone or with other treatments.
  • Able to provide a tumor sample from the last five years or a new sample that hasn't been treated with radiation.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have a condition that weakens the immune system or are taking medications that suppress the immune system.
  • Have cancer that has spread to the brain or active involvement of the central nervous system.
  • Have an active autoimmune disease needing treatment in the past two years, except for hormone replacement therapy.
  • Have a history of lung inflammation that needed steroids or currently have lung disease.
  • Have an active infection needing treatment.
  • Have a history of a specific immune system disorder called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
  • Have uncontrolled seizures.
  • Have serious heart disease.
  • Have received cancer treatment or investigational drugs within four weeks before starting the study.
  • Have had radiation therapy within two weeks before starting the study or have side effects from radiation needing steroids.
  • Have not fully recovered from major surgery.
  • Have another cancer that is getting worse or needed treatment in the past three years.
  • Have a history of HIV.
  • Have had a stem cell or organ transplant in the last five years.

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