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Researchers are evaluating the pharmacokinetics, efficacy, safety, and immune response of MB12, a proposed pembrolizumab biosimilar, compared to Keytruda® in patients with advanced stage IV non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study involves patients who have not received prior systemic treatment for metastatic NSCLC and includes a range of international centers. The trial focuses on patients without EGFR activating mutations or ALK translocations and measures outcomes up to 24 weeks. Participants receive either MB12, EU-sourced Keytruda®, or US-sourced Keytruda®, each given as a 200 mg intravenous infusion every 3 weeks on Day 1. These immunotherapy drugs are combined with chemotherapy agents pemetrexed (500 mg/m2 IV every 3 weeks on Day 1) and either carboplatin (area under the curve 5 IV every 3 weeks on Day 1 for 4 cycles) or cisplatin (75 mg/m2 IV every 3 weeks on Day 1 for 4 cycles). The combination treatment is administered as a first-line therapy for metastatic NSCLC. During the study, patients are monitored for drug levels in the blood, treatment effectiveness, safety, and immune response. Regular assessments include imaging to measure tumor lesions using RECIST 1.1 criteria and evaluations of overall health and organ functions. The study aims to confirm that MB12 is similar to Keytruda® in how it is processed by the body and in its treatment results. Participants are followed for at least 24 weeks to collect data on these outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating adults with advanced small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in this study. The main goal is to see if adding a medicine called obrixtamig to the usual treatment, which includes atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide, helps patients live longer compared to the usual treatment alone. Obrixtamig is an antibody-like drug that may support the immune system in fighting cancer. The study also tests a new medical device designed to measure levels of a tumor marker called DLL3. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives obrixtamig along with the standard treatment, while the other group gets only the standard treatment. All medicines are given through a vein. Those receiving obrixtamig must stay overnight at the study site after their first two treatments with this medicine. Treatment continues as scheduled, following the same general approach for both groups. During up to three years of participation, patients regularly visit the study site for tumor size assessments and health checks. Researchers monitor side effects and compare the results between the two groups to determine treatment effectiveness. The main outcome measured is overall survival over this period.