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Phase 3Completed· 453 enrolled
Drug / intervention
pembrolizumab +2 morebiological
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Search/NCT03062358
NCT03062358Phase 3Completed

A Phase III Randomized Double-blind Study of Pembrolizumab Plus Best Supportive Care vs. Placebo Plus Best Supportive Care as Second-Line Therapy in Asian Subjects With Previously Systemically Treated Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (KEYNOTE-394)

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC·interventional·Posted Feb 23, 2017·Updated Sep 30, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating pembrolizumab, placebo, and 1 other intervention for Carcinoma, Hepatocellular. Completed, enrolled 453 participants across 41 sites in 5 countries.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab or placebo given with best supportive care (BSC) in Asian participants with previously systemically treated advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The primary hypothesis of this study is that overall survival is prolonged in participants who receive pembrolizumab compared to those who receive placebo.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesChina, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan
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Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedFeb 23, 2017
Enrollment StartApr 27, 2017
Primary CompletionJun 30, 2021
Study CompletionOct 15, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.2 yearsPosted 9.4 years ago

Interventions

pembrolizumabbiological

Administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion every 3 weeks (Q3W)

placebodrug

Normal saline solution administered as an IV infusion Q3W

best supportive care (BSC)other

BSC will include pain management and management of other potential complications including ascites per local standards of care.