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NCT03239145

Pembrolizumab (Anti-PD-1) and AMG386 (Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumor

Completed Phase 1 Results posted Last updated 12 March 2026
What this trial tests

Phase 1 trial testing Pembrolizumab in Advanced Solid Tumor in 62 participants. Completed in 13 December 2024.

Timeline
1 May 2018
Primary endpoint
13 December 2024
13 December 2024

Quick facts

Lead sponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
PhasePhase 1
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationnon randomized
Designparallel
Maskingnone
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment62
Start date1 May 2018
Primary completion13 December 2024
Estimated completion13 December 2024
Sites2 locations across United States

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Advanced Solid Tumor. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Number of Participants Experienced Dose Limit Toxicities (DLT) Primary · 3 weeks

A standard 3+3 dose-escalation design was used during dose escalation period. DLT was defined in protocol section 5.5.

GroupValue95% CI
[Dose Escalation Dose Level I] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib0
[Dose Escalation Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib0
Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Trebananib Primary · 3 weeks

MTD will be defined as the dose level at which fewer than one-third of participants experience a dose-limiting toxicity attributable to pembrolizumab and trebananib, as determined using a standard 3+3 dose-escalation design.

GroupValue95% CI
[Dose Escalation Dose Level I and Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib30
Grade 3 or Higher Toxicity Rate in Expansion Cohort Primary · The median follow up time was 3.3 months (range: 0.6 to 25.3 months).

The percentage of participants who experienced grade 3 or higher event based on the Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events Version 4.0 (CTCAEv4).

GroupValue95% CI
[Dose Expansion Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Colorectal)59.544.6 – 73.1
Dose Expansion Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Ovarian)63.635.0 – 86.5
Dose Expansion Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Renal Cell Carcinoma)75.024.9 – 98.7
Objective Response Rate (ORR) Secondary · Median follow-up was 29.3 months (range 0.9 - 42.0 months).

ORR was defined as the percentage of participants achieving complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) on treatment based on RECIST 1.1 criteria. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: CR is complete disappearance of all target lesions and PR is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference baseline sum LD. PR or better overall response assumes at a minimum incomplete response/stable disease (SD) for the evaluation of non-target lesions and absence of new lesions.

GroupValue95% CI
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Colorectal)7.52.1 – 18.3
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Ovarian)9.10.1 – 36.4
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Renal Cell Carcinoma)00 – 52.7
Progression Free Survival at 6 Months (PFS6) Secondary · 6 months

PFS6 is the percent probability estimate at 6 months based on the Kaplan-Meier method. PFS is defined as the duration of time from study entry to documented disease progression (PD) requiring removal from the study or death. Participants alive without PD were censored at the earliest of the date of the last disease evaluation or start of new anticancer therapy. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: PD is at least a 20% increase in sum LD, taking as reference the smallest sum on study with at least 5 mm absolute increase. For non-target lesions, progression-free means no new lesions or unequivocal

GroupValue95% CI
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Colorectal)135 – 25
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Ovarian)91 – 33
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Renal Cell Carcinoma)506 – 84
Overall Survival at 1 Year (OS1) Secondary · 1 year

OS1 is the percent probability estimate at 1 year based on the Kaplan-Meier method. O is defined as the time from start of trial treatment to death from any cause. For patients who are lost to follow-up or who have no documentation of death at the time of final analysis, follow-up will be censored at the date of last assessment of vital status. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: PD is at least a 20% increase in sum LD, taking as reference the smallest sum on study with at least 5 mm absolute increase. For non-target lesions, progression-free means no new lesions or unequivocal progression on e

GroupValue95% CI
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Colorectal)4528 – 61
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Ovarian)8038 – 95
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Renal Cell Carcinoma)506 – 84
Median Time To Progression (TTP) Secondary · ian follow-up was 29.3 months (range 0.9 - 42.0 months).

TTP based on Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time interval between the dates of the start of trial treatment and first documentation of progressive disease. In the absence of documented progressive disease, follow-up would be censored at date of last disease assessment. Deaths without prior progression would be censored events.

GroupValue95% CI
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Colorectal)3.12.8 – 3.2
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Ovarian)3.13.0 – 3.8
[Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Renal Cell Carcinoma)4.41.2 – NA

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: The median is 3.3 months (range: 0.6 to 25.3 months). Survival status was followed up to 60 months.. Reporting threshold: 0%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

[Dose Level I] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib
Serious: 2/3 (67%)
Deaths: 2/3
[Dose Expansion Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Colorectal)
Serious: 14/40 (35%)
Deaths: 22/40
Dose Expansion Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Ovarian)
Serious: 4/11 (36%)
Deaths: 5/11
Dose Expansion Dose Level II] Pembrolizumab + Trebananib (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
Serious: 2/4 (50%)
Deaths: 4/4

Serious adverse events (27 terms)

ReactionSystem[Dose Level I] Pembrolizum…[Dose Expansion Dose Level…Dose Expansion Dose Level …Dose Expansion Dose Level …
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
FeverGeneral disorders and administration site conditions
PneumonitisRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Pericardial effusionCardiac disorders
ColitisGastrointestinal disorders
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
Edema limbsGeneral disorders and administration site conditions
Localized edemaGeneral disorders and administration site conditions
Biliary tract infectionInfections and infestations
Lung infectionInfections and infestations
SepsisInfections and infestations
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations
Alkaline phosphatase increasedInvestigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations
Blood bilirubin increasedInvestigations
GGT increasedInvestigations
Lipase increasedInvestigations
HyponatremiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
HeadacheNervous system disorders
SyncopeNervous system disorders
Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders
Urinary retentionRenal and urinary disorders
DyspneaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Other adverse events (164 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystem[Dose Level I] Pembrolizum…[Dose Expansion Dose Level…Dose Expansion Dose Level …Dose Expansion Dose Level …
Alkaline phosphatase increasedInvestigations
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations
FatigueGeneral disorders and administration site conditions
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations
ProteinuriaRenal and urinary disorders
HyponatremiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
HypoalbuminemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
HypothyroidismEndocrine disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
Lipase increasedInvestigations
Activated partial thromboplastin time prolongedInvestigations
HyperthyroidismEndocrine disorders
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
Serum amylase increasedInvestigations
HypophosphatemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
FeverGeneral disorders and administration site conditions
AnorexiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
HematuriaRenal and urinary disorders
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Abdominal distensionGastrointestinal disorders
Edema limbsGeneral disorders and administration site conditions
Blood bilirubin increasedInvestigations
Creatinine increasedInvestigations
Neutrophil count decreasedInvestigations
Platelet count decreasedInvestigations
HyperglycemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
ChillsGeneral disorders and administration site conditions
INR increasedInvestigations
DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
DyspneaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sinus tachycardiaCardiac disorders
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Abdominal pain, Fever, Pneumonitis, Anemia, Pericardial effusion, Colitis, Diarrhea, Vomiting.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03239145 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

This research study is studying an investigational combination of drugs as a possible treatment for advanced solid tumors: melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The drugs involved in this study are: * Pembrolizumab * AMG386

Publications & conference data

8 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Macrophages as regulators of tumour immunity and immunotherapy.
    DeNardo DG, Ruffell B. · · 2019 · cited 1903× · PMID 30718830 · DOI 10.1038/s41577-019-0127-6
  2. Next generation of immune checkpoint inhibitors and beyond.
    Marin-Acevedo JA, Kimbrough EO, Lou Y. · · 2021 · cited 401× · PMID 33741032 · DOI 10.1186/s13045-021-01056-8
  3. Tumor Microenvironment in Ovarian Cancer: Function and Therapeutic Strategy.
    Yang Y, Yang Y, Yang J, Zhao X, et al · · 2020 · cited 168× · PMID 32850861 · DOI 10.3389/fcell.2020.00758
  4. Myeloid Cells as Clinical Biomarkers for Immune Checkpoint Blockade.
    Peranzoni E, Ingangi V, Masetto E, Pinton L, et al · · 2020 · cited 60× · PMID 32793228 · DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01590
  5. The Angiopoietin-2 and TIE Pathway as a Therapeutic Target for Enhancing Antiangiogenic Therapy and Immunotherapy in Patients with Advanced Cancer.
    Leong A, Kim M. · · 2020 · cited 56× · PMID 33217955 · DOI 10.3390/ijms21228689
  6. Targeting tumor-associated macrophages for successful immunotherapy of ovarian carcinoma.
    Truxova I, Cibula D, Spisek R, Fucikova J. · · 2023 · cited 54× · PMID 36822672 · DOI 10.1136/jitc-2022-005968
  7. Dynamic angiopoietin-2 assessment predicts survival and chronic course in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
    Villa E, Critelli R, Lasagni S, Melegari A, et al · · 2021 · cited 38× · PMID 33560382 · DOI 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020003736
  8. Angiopoietin-2-Dependent Spatial Vascular Destabilization Promotes T-cell Exclusion and Limits Immunotherapy in Melanoma.
    Park HR, Shiva A, Cummings P, Kim S, et al · · 2023 · cited 36× · PMID 37093870 · DOI 10.1158/0008-5472.can-22-2838

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