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Phase 3Completed· 861 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Pembrolizumab +2 morebiological
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Search/NCT02853331
NCT02853331Phase 3Completed

A Phase III Randomized, Open-label Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Combination With Axitinib Versus Sunitinib Monotherapy as a First-line Treatment for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (mRCC) (KEYNOTE-426)

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC·interventional·Posted Aug 2, 2016·Updated Feb 2, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Pembrolizumab, Axitinib, and 1 other intervention for Renal Cell Carcinoma. Completed, enrolled 861 participants.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in combination with axitinib versus sunitinib monotherapy as a first-line treatment for participants with advanced/metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). The primary hypotheses of this study are: 1. The combination therapy of pembrolizumab plus axitinib is superior to sunitinib monotherapy with respect to Progression-Free Survival (PFS) as assessed by blinded independent central imaging review per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) 2. The combination therapy of pembrolizumab plus axitinib is superior to sunitinib monotherapy with respect to Overall Survival (OS).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedAug 2, 2016
Enrollment StartSep 16, 2016
Primary CompletionOct 18, 2018
Study CompletionDec 26, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.1 yearsPosted 9.9 years ago

Interventions

Pembrolizumabbiological

Intravenous infusion

Axitinibdrug

Oral tablet

Sunitinibdrug

Oral capsule