NCT07227597 · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
A Clinical Study of Gocatamig (MK-6070) and Infinatamab Deruxtecan (MK-2400) in People With Small Cell Lung Cancer (MK-6070-003)
What this study is about
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). ES-SCLC is a type of lung cancer that has spread throughout the lung, to the other lung, or to other parts of the body. A standard (usual) treatment for ES-SCLC uses both chemotherapy and immunotherapy. * Chemotherapy is a treatment that works to destroy cancer cells or stop them from growing.
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Researchers are looking for new ways to treat extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). ES-SCLC is a type of lung cancer that has spread throughout the lung, to the other lung, or to other parts of the body. A standard (usual) treatment for ES-SCLC uses both chemotherapy and immunotherapy. * Chemotherapy is a treatment that works to destroy cancer cells or stop them from growing. * Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer. Gocatamig and I-DXd (short for ifinatamab deruxtecan) are study medicines. Researchers want to know if giving gocatamig and I-DXd together can treat ES-SCLC. Researchers will also look at giving the study medicines with standard treatment. Gocatamig is a T-cell engager therapy. I-DXd is an antibody drug conjugate. * T-cell engager therapy is a certain type of immunotherapy that uses T-cells to find and destroy cancer cells. * A T-cell is a type of white blood cell, which are cells that help the body fight infection. * An antibody drug conjugate (ADC) is a treatment that attaches to a protein on cancer cells and delivers treatment to destroy those cells.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
- Has a histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)
- For participants receiving gocatamig + ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in maintenance only:
- Completed 3 to 4 cycles of platinum + etoposide chemotherapy with concurrent approved anti-programmed cell death 1/Ligand 1 (anti PD-1/L1) as first line (1L) treatment of ES-SCLC within 6 weeks prior to enrollment
- No radiological disease progression per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)
- No other prior systemic ES-SCLC therapy allowed
- Rechallenge therapy counts as an additional line and leads to
Exclusion criteria
- For participants receiving gocatamig + I-DXd in induction and maintenance, or gocatamig + I-DXd in induction followed by gocatamig + atezolizumab in maintenance, or carboplatin + etoposide + atezolizumab in induction followed by atezolizumab in maintenance: No prior systemic ES-SCLC treatment allowed
- Applicable to all participants: prior limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is allowed if \> 6 months have passed since the end of previous therapy and progression
- Must be able to provide a pretreatment archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core, incisional, or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated
- Measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 as assessed by the local site investigator/radiology. Lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if growth has been shown in such lesions since the completion of radiation Exclusion Criteria: The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
- Has pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring recurrent drainage procedures
- Has any history of interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis irrespective of steroid use, current ILD, ILD that cannot be ruled out by imaging at screening, or suspected ILD
- Has clinically severe pulmonary compromise resulting from intercurrent pulmonary illnesses
- Has history of clinically significant intracranial bleeding or spinal cord bleeding
- Has active neurologic paraneoplastic syndrome
- Has history of coronary/peripheral artery bypass graft and/or any coronary/peripheral angioplasty or clinically significant cardiovascular disease such as myocardial infarction, symptomatic congestive heart failure (CHF), and/or uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia within 6 months before the first dose of study intervention
- Has other uncontrolled or significant protocol specified cardiovascular disease
- Has history of arterial thrombosis within 6 months before the first dose of study intervention
- Has chronic liver disease
- Has history of allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant
- Has history of leptomeningeal disease
- Is infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has a history of Kaposi's sarcoma and/or Multicentric Castleman's Disease
- Has received prior therapy with an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (anti-PD-1), anti-programmed cell death ligand 1 (anti-PD-L1), or anti-programmed cell death ligand 2 (anti-PD-L2) agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or coinhibitory T-cell receptor
- Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention, or has radiation-related toxicities, requiring corticosteroids
- Has known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years
- Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years except replacement therapy
- Has known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis
- Has major surgery within 4 weeks or minor surgery within 2 weeks of allocation/randomization (or first dose), or is anticipated to require a major surgical procedure during the study
Where
- Santa Rosa, California
- Orlando, Florida
- Edgewood, Kentucky
- St Louis, Missouri
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Portland, Oregon
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Houston, Texas
- Charlottesville, Virginia
Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 6, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations