Pembro+Chemo in Brain Mets
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether providing Pembrolizumab prolongs survival and preserves quality of life while minimizing side effects for patients with NSCLC with untreated asymptomatic brain metastasis.
Checked against the public recordLast updated Oct 31, 2025 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Sponsor
- John L. Villano, MD, PhD
- Interventions being studied
- Drug: Pembrolizumab; Drug: Nab paclitaxel; Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Pemetrexed; Drug: Carboplatin
How this study is categorized
These labels come from structured fields and exact terms in the public record.
Who may be able to participate
Inclusion Criteria: * Non-small cell lunch cancer (NSLC) with untreated asymptomatic brain metastases * NSLC lacks oncogenic driver mutations * Absence of new onset neurological symptoms * Presence of fewer than ten intracranial lesions * Each lesion measures three centimeters or less * Life expectancy of greater than three months * Adequate organ and marrow function * Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of oncogenic driver mutations * Measurable lesion located within 10mm of the optic chiasm or optic nerve, or within the brainstem * Known leptomeningeal involvement. * Midline shift * Serious non-healing wound, ulcer or bone fracture * Baseline inability to participate or complete neurocognitive testing * Major surgical procedure (including craniotomy and open brain biopsy) or significant traumatic injury within 14 days prior to registration * Receipt of a non-CNS minor surgical procedure (e.g. core biopsy or fine needle aspiration) within three days prior to registration * History of allergic reactions attributed to monoclonal antibodies (mAb), compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to Pembrolizumab * Clinically significant cardiovascular disease * Patients with uncontrolled intercurrent illness * Patients with psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer CenterLexington, Kentucky
Source and freshness
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