Merck Sharp & Dohme

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding vibostolimab to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) helps people with PD-L1 positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer live longer than pembrolizumab alone. Over 1,200 participants received either the combination or pembrolizumab every three weeks…

This study tested whether a combination of olaparib (a targeted therapy) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) works better than standard chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that initially responded to chemo-immunotherapy. The tri…

This phase 3 trial tested a new immunotherapy combination (pembrolizumab plus vibostolimab) with chemotherapy against the standard pembrolizumab-plus-chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolled 739 participants who had not received prior t…

This study tested whether adding vibostolimab to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab can better prevent melanoma from returning after surgery. About 1,600 people with high-risk stage II to IV melanoma took part. The goal was to see if the combination keeps cancer away longer…

This study tested whether adding two drugs (lenvatinib and pembrolizumab) to a standard liver cancer treatment called TACE helps people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 479 participants received either the drug combo plus TACE or TACE alone. The goal was…

This phase II trial tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with another agent in 296 people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that did not respond to standard BCG therapy. Participants received the drug intravenously every three weeks. The…

This study tests whether adding lenvatinib to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy helps people with metastatic esophageal cancer live longer. About 864 participants receive either the new three-drug combo or standard care. The goal is to improve overall survival, but this is not a cur…

This trial is testing whether an experimental biologic called MK-6194 can reduce disease activity in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and organ damage. Participants receive either MK-6194 or a placebo as an injection…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, favezelimab and pembrolizumab, in 137 people with certain blood cancers like Hodgkin lymphoma and B-cell lymphoma. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. The study also looked at each drug alone in so…

This study tested an experimental drug called MK-6194 in adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce the amount of vitiligo on the face compared to a placebo. The trial was stopped earl…

This study tested a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-4157) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with advanced but removable skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal was to see if the combination could prevent the cancer from coming back be…

This phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to precise, high-dose radiation (SBRT) could help prevent early-stage non-small cell lung cancer from returning. The study enrolled 448 people with stage I or II lung cancer who could not hav…

This study tested a once-monthly pill called islatravir to prevent HIV infection in cisgender men and transgender women who have sex with men and are at high risk. About 494 participants were enrolled, but the trial was terminated early. The main goal was to check safety and see …

This study tested a new monthly pill (islatravir) to see if it could prevent HIV infection better than a daily pill in 730 women at high risk. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. The goal was to offer a more convenient prevention option.

This study tests whether adding MK-1167 to standard Alzheimer's treatment can improve memory and thinking in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia. About 350 participants will receive either MK-1167 or a placebo for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in cognit…

This study tested whether MK-1942, when added to standard antidepressants, could help people with treatment-resistant depression. About 99 participants were planned, but the trial was terminated early. The goal was to measure changes in depression scores and safety.

This early-stage study tested an experimental drug called MK-6552 in 9 people with narcolepsy type 1, a condition that causes sudden sleep attacks. The goal was to see if the drug was safe and could help patients stay awake during the day. The trial was stopped early, so results …