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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase III NCT06496178

A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Petosemtamab Compared With Investigator’s Choice Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Petosemtamab Compared With Investigator’s Choice Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients — Recruiting • Phase III •…

📅 31 Mar 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase III
NCT ID
NCT06496178
Sponsor
Merus B.V.
Start
2024-06-25
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Petosemtamab Compared With Investigator’s Choice Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients — Recruiting • Phase III • Oncology • NCT06496178.
  • This is a phase 3 open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter study to compare petosemtamab vs investigator's choice monotherapy in HNSCC patients for the second- and third-line treatment of incurable metastatic/recurrent disease.
  • Sponsor: Merus B.V.

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What This Trial Is Studying

This is a phase 3 open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter study to compare petosemtamab vs investigator's choice monotherapy in HNSCC patients for the second- and third-line treatment of incurable metastatic/recurrent disease.

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : * Signed ICF before initiation of any study procedures. * Age ≥ 18 years at signing of ICF. * Histologically previously confirmed HNSCC with evidence of metastatic or locally advanced disease not amenable to standard therapy with curative intent. * HNSCC patients progressed on or after anti-PD-1 therapy and platinum-containing therapy. * The eligible HNSCC primary tumor locations are oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx, and larynx. * Documentation of p16 status (positive or negative) by local laboratory IHC for patients with primary oropharyngeal cancer. * A baseline new tumor sample unless the patient has an available tumor sample as an FFPE block with sufficient material. * Measurable disease as defined by RECIST v1.1 by radiologic methods. * ECOG PS of 0 or 1 * Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks, as per investigator * Adequate organ function (as per protocol)

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