Cheaper keytruda copycat tested in lung cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07162883

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests QL2107, a biosimilar (copy) of the cancer drug Keytruda, in 122 adults with non-small cell lung cancer that has been surgically removed. The goal is to see if the body processes QL2107 the same way as Keytruda when given as an extra treatment after surgery and chemotherapy. If successful, it could lead to a lower-cost option for patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

QL2107 (a biosimilar of pembrolizumab, the drug in Keytruda)

What this could lead to

If QL2107 works as well as Keytruda, it could offer a more affordable treatment option for lung cancer patients after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage comparison study focused on drug levels, not yet on actual cancer outcomes. The biosimilar may not prove equally effective or safe in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchial neoplasm bronchogenic carcinoma lung disorder lung neoplasm Lymphatic Metastasis neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis Neoplasms by Site Neoplastic Processes non-small cell lung carcinoma Pathologic Processes respiratory system disorder respiratory tract neoplasm Thoracic Neoplasms

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