Sacituzumab Tirumotecan With or Without Bevacizumab Versus Standard of Care in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Advanced HRD-Negative Ovarian Cancer Following Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
- Trial ID
- 2023-508047-40-00
- Protocol
- MK-2870-021
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Trial statistics
Diseases & Conditions
Objectives
The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of sacituzumab tirumotecan maintenance treatment, with or without bevacizumab, against the standard of care in patients with newly diagnosed advanced homologous recombination deficiency-negative ovarian cancer following first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. The evaluation focuses on progression-free survival as determined by RECIST 1.1 through independent central review. Secondary objectives include:
- Comparison of overall survival between the study arms and standard of care.
- Evaluation of progression-free survival 2 as assessed by the investigator.
- Assessment of the safety and tolerability of the maintenance regimens.
- Measurement of changes in health-related quality of life and abdominal/gastrointestinal symptoms using standardized EORTC questionnaires.
Participants
The study involves 597 female participants diagnosed with ovarian cancer, including primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer. The cohort consists of individuals with histologically confirmed FIGO Stage III or Stage IV disease who have undergone primary debulking surgery or interval debulking surgery. Eligible participants must have completed first-line platinum-based chemotherapy with a documented response of stable disease, partial response, or complete response. Requirements for participation include the provision of non-irradiated tumor tissue and the management of specific viral statuses, such as well-controlled human immunodeficiency virus or undetectable hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus viral loads. The age range for this population corresponds to specific clinical classifications.
Plans and Procedures
This Phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sacituzumab tirumotecan maintenance treatment, either alone or in combination with bevacizumab, compared to the standard of care. The study focuses on participants diagnosed with advanced HRD-negative ovarian cancer who have completed first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. The primary endpoint is progression-free survival as assessed by blinded independent central review. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, second progression-free survival, and various measures of quality of life and safety, such as the frequency of adverse events. The trial is estimated to be active through April 2033.
Treatment
Sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) is an experimental medication administered as a solution for injection. The treatment is delivered via intravenous infusion at a dosage of 4 mg/kg.
Bevacizumab, provided as either Avastin or MVASI in the form of a solution for infusion, is utilized in this study. This substance is administered through intravenous infusion at a dose of 15 mg/kg.
Efficacy
The primary efficacy endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS), which is evaluated according to RECIST 1.1 and assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). Secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS), second progression-free survival (PFS2), and the frequency of adverse events (AE) or treatment discontinuation due to an AE.
Patient-reported outcomes are utilized to assess changes from baseline in the following parameters:
- Global Health Status/Quality of Life (GHS/QoL) combined score, measured using the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire.
- Physical Functioning combined score, measured using the EORTC QLQ-C30.
- Role Functioning combined score, measured using the EORTC QLQ-C30.
- Abdominal/Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms combined score, measured using the EORTC QLQ-Ovarian Cancer Module 28 (OV28).
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Has histologically confirmed FIGO Stage III or Stage IV epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer.
- Has completed primary debulking surgery or interval debulking surgery.
- Has completed first-line (1L) platinum-based chemotherapy, with a response of stable disease, partial response, or complete response per protocol.
- Has provided tumor tissue that is not previously irradiated.
- Has well-controlled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with antiretroviral therapy if HIV-infected.
- Has undetectable hepatitis B virus (HBV) viral load and received HBV antiviral therapy if hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive.
- Has undetectable hepatitis C virus (HCV) viral load if has a history of HCV infection.
Exclusion Criteria
- Has nonepithelial cancers, borderline tumors mucinous, seromucinous that is predominantly mucinous, malignant Brenner's tumor, and undifferentiated carcinoma.
- Has known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
- Has a history of severe eye disease.
- Has active inflammatory bowel disease requiring immunosuppressive medication or a previous history of inflammatory bowel disease.
- Has uncontrolled, significant cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease.
- Has a history of (noninfectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease (ILD), which required steroids, or has current pneumonitis/ILD.
- Had prior systemic anticancer therapy.
- Had a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days of randomization.
- Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or required active treatment within the past 3 years.
- Has active infection requiring systemic therapy.
- Has concurrent and active HBV and HCV infections.
- Has HIV infection and a history of Kaposi’s sarcoma and/or multicentric Castleman’s disease.
- Has not recovered from major surgery or has ongoing surgical complications.
Trial Status by Country
| Country | Status | Start of Recruitment | Planned Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
Austria | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 15 |
Belgium | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 32 |
Czechia | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 28 |
Denmark | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 17 |
Finland | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 14 |
France | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 50 |
Germany | Not Yet Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 25 |
Greece | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 16 |
Hungary | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 18 |
Ireland | Recruiting | 15 Apr 2026 | 11 |
Sites & Investigators
Investigational Products
Details about the medicinal products being studied in this clinical trial.
| Product Name | Role in Trial | Formulation | Administration | Max Daily Dose | Treatment Duration | EU MP Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MK-2870 | Test | SOLUTION FOR INJECTION | INTRAVENOUS INFUSION | 4 | 84 | PRD11447874 |
Avastin 25 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion. | Test | CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION | INTRAVENOUS INFUSION | 15 | 60 | PRD2159838 |
Avastin 25 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion. | Test | CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION | INTRAVENOUS INFUSION | 15 | 60 | PRD2159837 |
- | Other | PHF00218MIG | ORAL | 5 | 84 | A07EA |
MVASI 25 mg/mL concentrate for solution for infusion | Test | CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION | INTRAVENOUS INFUSION | 15 | 60 | PRD6036173 |
MVASI 25 mg/mL concentrate for solution for infusion | Test | CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION | INTRAVENOUS INFUSION | 15 | 60 | PRD6036172 |










