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Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Enzalutamide Plus Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) Versus Placebo Plus Enzalutamide Plus ADT in Participants With Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC) (MK-3475-991/KEYNOTE-991)-China Extension

A Phase 3 interventional study of Pembrolizumab and Enzalutamide in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Completed at 24 sites in China. Open to male participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-02.

Sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
186
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Male
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Study summary

This study will assess the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus enzalutamide plus Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) versus placebo plus enzalutamide plus ADT in Chinese participants with mHSPC. The primary hypothesis is that in participants with mHSPC, the combination of pembrolizumab plus enzalutamide plus ADT is superior to placebo plus enzalutamide plus ADT with respect to 1) radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) per Prostate Cancer Working Group (PCWG)-modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) and 2) overall survival (OS). As of Amendment 4, the study is being stopped for futility. All the prespecified interim analysis after interim analysis (IA1) and final analysis of the study described in the statistical analysis plan (SAP) will not be performed. Safety analysis will be performed at the end of the study; there will be no further analyses for efficacy and electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) endpoints collected from participants beyond the IA1 cutoff date. All study participants will stop ongoing treatment with pembrolizumab/placebo. Exceptions may be requested for study participants who, in the assessment of their study physician, are benefitting from the combination of enzalutamide and pembrolizumab, after consulting with the Sponsor. All other study participants should be discontinued from study and be offered standard of care (SOC) treatment as deemed necessary by the Investigator. If enzalutamide as SOC is not accessible off study to the participant, central sourcing may continue. As of Amendment 04, disease progression will no longer be centrally verified, participants will only be assessed locally. As of Amendment 4, Second Course treatment is not an option for participants. There are currently no participants in the Second Course Phase.

Read the detailed description

The China extension study will include participants previously enrolled in China in the global study for MK-3475-991 (NCT04191096) plus those enrolled during the China extension enrollment period. A total of approximately 186 Chinese participants will be enrolled.

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Conditions studied

  • Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Keywords

  • Programmed Cell Death-1 (PD1, PD-1),
  • Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PDL1, PD-L1)
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In context

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Male
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Male participants with histologically- or cytologically-confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without small cell histology
  • Has metastatic disease assessed by investigator and verified by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) by either ≥2 bone lesions on bone scan and/or visceral disease by computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (CT/MRI)
  • Willing to maintain continuous Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) with a luteinizing-hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists or antagonists during study treatment or have a history of bilateral orchiectomy
  • Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 assessed within 10 days of randomization
  • Participants receiving bone resorptive therapy (including, but not limited to, bisphosphonate or denosumab) must have been on stable doses prior to randomization
  • Has adequate organ function
  • Has provided newly obtained core or excisional biopsy (obtained within 12 months of screening) from soft tissue not previously irradiated (samples from tumors progressing in a prior site of radiation are allowed). Participants with bone only or bone predominant disease may provide a bone biopsy sample
  • Male participants must agree to the following during the intervention period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of study intervention: Refrain from donating sperm PLUS either be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse and agree to remain abstinent OR agree to use contraception, unless confirmed to be azoospermic
  • Male participants must agree to use male condom when engaging in any activity that allows for passage of ejaculate to another person of any sex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment in the last 3 years
  • Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years
  • Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy
  • Has undergone major surgery including local prostate intervention (excluding prostate biopsy) within 28 days prior to randomization and not recovered adequately from the toxicities and/or complications
  • Has a gastrointestinal disorder affecting absorption or is unable to swallow tablets/capsules
  • Has an active infection (including tuberculosis) requiring systemic therapy
  • Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis
  • Has known active human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
  • Has known or suspected central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis
  • Has a history of seizure or any condition that may predispose to seizure
  • Has a history of loss of consciousness within 12 months of screening
  • Has had myocardial infarction or uncontrolled angina within 6 months prior to randomization, or has New York Heart Association class III or IV congestive heart failure or a history of New York Heart Association class III or IV congestive heart failure
  • Has hypotension (systolic blood pressure \<86 millimeters of mercury [mmHg]) or uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure >170 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >105 mmHg) at the screening visit
  • Has a history of clinically significant ventricular arrhythmias
  • Has hypersensitivity to pembrolizumab and/or enzalutamide and/or any of their excipients
  • Has received prior ADT as neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy for non-metastatic prostate cancer for >39 months in duration or within 9 months prior to randomization or with evidence of disease progression while receiving ADT
  • Has had prior treatment with a next generation hormonal agent (eg, abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide, darolutamide)
  • Has received prior therapy with an anti-programmed cell death-1 (anti-PD-1), anti-programmed cell death-ligand 1 (anti-PD-L1), or anti-programmed cell death-ligand 2 (anti PD-L2) agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or coinhibitory T-cell receptor
  • Has received a live vaccine within 30 days prior to randomization
  • Has a "superscan" bone scan
  • Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant
  • Is expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of study treatment
  • Has received any prior pharmacotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery for metastatic prostate cancer with the following exceptions:

    1. Up to 3 months of ADT or orchiectomy with or without concurrent first-generation antiandrogens, if patient was not treated with docetaxel
    2. May have 1 course of palliative radiation or surgical therapy to treat symptoms resulting from metastatic disease if it was administered at least 4 weeks prior to randomization
    3. For participants with low volume metastatic disease, may have 1 course of definitive radiotherapy if it was administered at least 4 weeks prior to randomization
    4. Up to 6 cycles of docetaxel therapy with final treatment administration completed within 2 months of randomization and no evidence of disease progression. In these participants up to 6 months of ADT permitted
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
186 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT

    Starting on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, participants receive 200 mg pembrolizumab intravenously (IV) every 3 weeks (q3w) for up to 35 cycles (approximately 2 years), plus 160 mg enzalutamide taken orally once daily, while maintaining continuous ADT with a luteinizing-hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist or antagonist during study treatment. Participants will continue to receive enzalutamide and ADT until criteria for discontinuation are met.

    Biological: Pembrolizumab · Drug: Enzalutamide · Drug: Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT

    Starting on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, participants receive placebo IV q3w for up to 35 cycles (approximately 2 years), plus 160 mg enzalutamide taken orally once daily, while maintaining continuous ADT with a LHRH agonist or antagonist during study treatment. Participants will continue to receive enzalutamide and ADT until criteria for discontinuation are met.

    Drug: Enzalutamide · Drug: Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) · Other: Placebo

Interventions

  • BiologicalPembrolizumab

    Pembrolizumab is administered as an IV infusion at 200 mg on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 35 cycles.

    Also known as: KEYTRUDA®, MK-3475

  • DrugEnzalutamide

    Enzalutamide is administered orally as capsules/tablets at a dosage of 160 mg daily. Enzalutamide is administered continuously until criteria for discontinuation are met.

    Also known as: XTANDI®

  • DrugAndrogen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)

    Stable regimen of ADT (LHRH agonist or antagonist) at a dose and frequency of administration that is consistent with the local product label.

  • OtherPlacebo

    Placebo infusion solution is administered as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle for up to 35 cycles.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Radiographic Progression-free Survival (rPFS) Per Prostate Cancer Working Group (PCWG)-Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)

    rPFS was defined as the time from randomization to occurrence of: radiological tumor progression using RECIST 1.1 as assessed by BICR; progression of bone lesions using PCWG criteria; or death due to any cause. Progression as per modified RECIST 1.1 was ≥20% increase in sum of diameters of target lesions and progression of existing non-target lesions. Progression of bone lesions by PCWG criteria was the appearance of ≥2 new bone lesions on bone scan, that have been confirmed to not represent tumor flare, and was persistent for ≥6 weeks. The rPFS was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without a rPFS event were censored at the date of last disease assessment.

    Time frame: Up to approximately 17 months

  2. Overall Survival (OS)

    OS was defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause. The OS was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without documented death at the time of the analysis were censored at the date of the last follow-up.

    Time frame: Up to approximately 17 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time to Initiation of the First Subsequent Anti-cancer Therapy or Death (TFST)

    TFST was defined as the time from randomization to initiation of the first subsequent anti-cancer therapy or death; whichever occurred first. The TFST was calculated using the product limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without documented event at time of analysis will be censored at the date of last known time to have not received subsequent new anti-cancer therapy.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 months

  2. Time to First Symptomatic Skeletal-related Event (TTSSRE)

    TTSSRE was the time from randomization to the first symptomatic skeletal-related event defined as: use of external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) to prevent or relieve skeletal symptoms, occurrence of new symptomatic pathologic bone fracture (vertebral or nonvertebral), occurrence of spinal cord compression, or tumor-related orthopedic surgical intervention, whichever occurs first. The TTSSRE was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method for censored data. Participants without symptomatic skeletal-related events were censored at the last evaluable assessment.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 months

  3. Time to Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Progression

    Time to PSA progression was the time from randomization to PSA progression. The PSA progression date was defined as the date of 1) ≥25% increase and ≥2 ng/mL above the nadir, confirmed by a second value ≥3 weeks later if there is PSA decline from baseline, or 2) ≥25% increase and ≥2 ng/mL increase from baseline beyond 12 weeks if there is no PSA decline from baseline. Time to PSA was calculated using Kaplan-Meier method for censored data. Participants without PSA progression were censored at the last PSA date.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 months

  4. Time to Radiographic Soft Tissue Progression Per Soft Tissue Rules of PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

    The time to radiographic soft tissue progression was defined as the time from randomization to radiographic soft tissue progression per soft tissue rules of PCWG-modified RECIST 1.1 as assessed by BICR. Progression was defined as ≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also have demonstrated an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered progression. Time to radiographic soft tissue progression was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without radiographic soft tissue progression were censored at the last evaluable assessment.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 months

  5. Time to Pain Progression (TTPP) as Assessed by Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF) Item #3 ("Worst Pain in 24 Hours") and Opiate Use

    TTPP was defined as the time from randomization to pain progression as determined by Item 3 of the BPI-SF. Pain progression was defined as: 1) For participants asymptomatic at baseline: a \>2-point change from baseline in the average BPI-SF item 3 score at 2 consecutive visits or initiation of opioid use for pain 2) For participants symptomatic at baseline (average BPI-SF Item 3 score \>0 and/or currently taking opioids; a \>2-point change from baseline in the average BPI-SF Item 3 score and the average worst pain score \>4 and no decrease in average opioid use. TTPP was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method for censored data. Participants who had \> 2 consecutive visits that were not evaluable for pain progression were censored at the last evaluable assessment.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 months

  6. Time From Randomization to Disease Progression as Determined by Investigator Assessment After Next-line of Therapy or Death From Any Cause, Whichever Occurs First (PFS2)

    PFS2 was defined as the time from randomization to disease progression as determined by investigator assessment of radiological or clinical progression after next-line of therapy or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 months

  7. Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Response Rate

    PSA response rate was the percentage of participants who had PSA response defined as a reduction in the PSA level from baseline by \>50%. The reduction in PSA level was confirmed by an additional PSA evaluation performed \>3 weeks from the original response.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 Months

  8. Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Undetectable

    PSA undetectable rate was defined as the percentage of participants with detectable PSA (\> 0.2 ng/mL) at baseline, which becomes undetectable (\< 0.2 ng/mL) during study treatment.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 Months

  9. Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

    ORR was defined as the percentage of participants with complete response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions per RECIST 1.1; and no evidence of disease (NED) on base scan per PCWG) or partial response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions per RECIST 1.1; and non-progressive disease, non-evaluable \[NE\], or NED on bone scan or CR with non-progressive disease or NE bone scan per PCWG).

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 Months

  10. Duration of Response (DOR) Per PCWG- Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

    DOR was defined as the time from first documented evidence of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) per PCWG and RECIST 1.1 criteria until progressive disease (PD) or death. PD per RECIST 1.1 was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of a least 5 mm. PD per PCWG was the appearance of \>2 new bone lesions on bone scan, that have been confirmed to not represent tumor flare, and were persistent for \>6 weeks. The DOR was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data.

    Time frame: Up to Approximately 17 Months

  11. Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)

    An adverse event (AE) was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign including an abnormal laboratory finding, symptom or disease associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure, regardless of whether it was considered related to the medical treatment or procedure, that occurred during the course of the study. Number of participants who experienced one or more AEs were reported.

    Time frame: Up to approximately 50 months

  12. Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)

    An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign including an abnormal laboratory finding, symptom or disease associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure, regardless of whether it was considered related to the medical treatment or procedure, that occurred during the course of the study. Number of participants who discontinued study intervention (includes any study medication given during the study) due to an AE were reported.

    Time frame: Up to approximately 49 months

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Results

Posted Nov 7, 2023

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Started9294
Completed00
Not completed9294
Withdrew: Death1710
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject49
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up02
Withdrew: Physician decision512
Withdrew: Investigator site closed01
Withdrew: Sponsor decision6660

Outcome measures

PrimaryRadiographic Progression-free Survival (rPFS) Per Prostate Cancer Working Group (PCWG)-Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)

rPFS was defined as the time from randomization to occurrence of: radiological tumor progression using RECIST 1.1 as assessed by BICR; progression of bone lesions using PCWG criteria; or death due to any cause. Progression as per modified RECIST 1.1 was ≥20% increase in sum of diameters of target lesions and progression of existing non-target lesions. Progression of bone lesions by PCWG criteria was the appearance of ≥2 new bone lesions on bone scan, that have been confirmed to not represent tumor flare, and was persistent for ≥6 weeks. The rPFS was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without a rPFS event were censored at the date of last disease assessment.

Time frame:
Up to approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Radiographic Progression-free Survival (rPFS) Per Prostate Cancer Working Group (PCWG)-Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Radiographic Progression-free Survival (rPFS) Per Prostate Cancer Working Group (PCWG)-Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as Assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR)14.4 (NA to NA)NA (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Hazard ratio (hr): 0.74 · 95% CI 0.24 to 2.34HR and associated 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated using Cox regression model with Efron's method of tie handling with treatment as a covariate.
PrimaryOverall Survival (OS)

OS was defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause. The OS was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without documented death at the time of the analysis were censored at the date of the last follow-up.

Time frame:
Up to approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Overall Survival (OS)
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Overall Survival (OS)NA (14.4 to NA)NA (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.35 · 95% CI 0.30 to 6.01HR and associated 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated using Cox regression model with Efron's method of tie handling with treatment as a covariate.
SecondaryTime to Initiation of the First Subsequent Anti-cancer Therapy or Death (TFST)

TFST was defined as the time from randomization to initiation of the first subsequent anti-cancer therapy or death; whichever occurred first. The TFST was calculated using the product limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without documented event at time of analysis will be censored at the date of last known time to have not received subsequent new anti-cancer therapy.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Time to Initiation of the First Subsequent Anti-cancer Therapy or Death (TFST)
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Time to Initiation of the First Subsequent Anti-cancer Therapy or Death (TFST)NA (14.4 to NA)NA (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.35 · 95% CI 0.50 to 3.63HR and associated 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated using Cox regression model with Efron's method of tie handling with treatment as a covariate.
SecondaryTime to First Symptomatic Skeletal-related Event (TTSSRE)

TTSSRE was the time from randomization to the first symptomatic skeletal-related event defined as: use of external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) to prevent or relieve skeletal symptoms, occurrence of new symptomatic pathologic bone fracture (vertebral or nonvertebral), occurrence of spinal cord compression, or tumor-related orthopedic surgical intervention, whichever occurs first. The TTSSRE was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method for censored data. Participants without symptomatic skeletal-related events were censored at the last evaluable assessment.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Time to First Symptomatic Skeletal-related Event (TTSSRE)
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Time to First Symptomatic Skeletal-related Event (TTSSRE)NA (NA to NA)NA (NA to NA)
SecondaryTime to Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Progression

Time to PSA progression was the time from randomization to PSA progression. The PSA progression date was defined as the date of 1) ≥25% increase and ≥2 ng/mL above the nadir, confirmed by a second value ≥3 weeks later if there is PSA decline from baseline, or 2) ≥25% increase and ≥2 ng/mL increase from baseline beyond 12 weeks if there is no PSA decline from baseline. Time to PSA was calculated using Kaplan-Meier method for censored data. Participants without PSA progression were censored at the last PSA date.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Time to Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Progression
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Time to Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) ProgressionNA (NA to NA)NA (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Hazard ratio (hr): 3.15 · 95% CI 0.33 to 30.29HR and associated 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated using Cox regression model with Efron's method of tie handling with treatment as a covariate.
SecondaryTime to Radiographic Soft Tissue Progression Per Soft Tissue Rules of PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

The time to radiographic soft tissue progression was defined as the time from randomization to radiographic soft tissue progression per soft tissue rules of PCWG-modified RECIST 1.1 as assessed by BICR. Progression was defined as ≥20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also have demonstrated an absolute increase of ≥5 mm. The appearance of one or more new lesions was also considered progression. Time to radiographic soft tissue progression was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data. Participants without radiographic soft tissue progression were censored at the last evaluable assessment.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Time to Radiographic Soft Tissue Progression Per Soft Tissue Rules of PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Time to Radiographic Soft Tissue Progression Per Soft Tissue Rules of PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICRNA (NA to NA)NA (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Hazard ratio (hr): 0.68 · 95% CI 0.11 to 4.07HR and associated 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated using Cox regression model with Efron's method of tie handling with treatment as a covariate.
SecondaryTime to Pain Progression (TTPP) as Assessed by Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF) Item #3 ("Worst Pain in 24 Hours") and Opiate Use

TTPP was defined as the time from randomization to pain progression as determined by Item 3 of the BPI-SF. Pain progression was defined as: 1) For participants asymptomatic at baseline: a \>2-point change from baseline in the average BPI-SF item 3 score at 2 consecutive visits or initiation of opioid use for pain 2) For participants symptomatic at baseline (average BPI-SF Item 3 score \>0 and/or currently taking opioids; a \>2-point change from baseline in the average BPI-SF Item 3 score and the average worst pain score \>4 and no decrease in average opioid use. TTPP was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method for censored data. Participants who had \> 2 consecutive visits that were not evaluable for pain progression were censored at the last evaluable assessment.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Time to Pain Progression (TTPP) as Assessed by Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF) Item #3 ("Worst Pain in 24 Hours") and Opiate Use
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Time to Pain Progression (TTPP) as Assessed by Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF) Item #3 ("Worst Pain in 24 Hours") and Opiate UseNA (9.4 to NA)NA (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.45 · 95% CI 0.73 to 2.90HR and associated 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated using Cox regression model with Efron's method of tie handling with treatment as a covariate.
SecondaryTime From Randomization to Disease Progression as Determined by Investigator Assessment After Next-line of Therapy or Death From Any Cause, Whichever Occurs First (PFS2)

PFS2 was defined as the time from randomization to disease progression as determined by investigator assessment of radiological or clinical progression after next-line of therapy or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Time From Randomization to Disease Progression as Determined by Investigator Assessment After Next-line of Therapy or Death From Any Cause, Whichever Occurs First (PFS2)
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Time From Randomization to Disease Progression as Determined by Investigator Assessment After Next-line of Therapy or Death From Any Cause, Whichever Occurs First (PFS2)NA (14.4 to NA)NA (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.75 · 95% CI 0.42 to 7.34HR and associated 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were calculated using Cox regression model with Efron's method of tie handling with treatment as a covariate.
SecondaryProstate-specific Antigen (PSA) Response Rate

PSA response rate was the percentage of participants who had PSA response defined as a reduction in the PSA level from baseline by \>50%. The reduction in PSA level was confirmed by an additional PSA evaluation performed \>3 weeks from the original response.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 Months
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Response Rate
Percentage of ParticipantsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Response Rate93.5 (86.3 to 97.6)98.9 (94.2 to 100.0)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Percent difference: -5.5 · 95% CI -12.6 to 0.0Percent difference and associated 95% CI were calculated using Miettinen \& Nurminen method.
SecondaryProstate-specific Antigen (PSA) Undetectable

PSA undetectable rate was defined as the percentage of participants with detectable PSA (\> 0.2 ng/mL) at baseline, which becomes undetectable (\< 0.2 ng/mL) during study treatment.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 Months
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Undetectable
Percentage of ParticipantsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) Undetectable45.6 (35.0 to 56.4)46.2 (35.8 to 56.9)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Percent difference: -0.7 · 95% CI -15.0 to 13.7Percent difference and associated 95% CI were calculated using Miettinen \& Nurminen method.
SecondaryObjective Response Rate (ORR) Per PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

ORR was defined as the percentage of participants with complete response (CR: disappearance of all target lesions per RECIST 1.1; and no evidence of disease (NED) on base scan per PCWG) or partial response (PR: at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions per RECIST 1.1; and non-progressive disease, non-evaluable \[NE\], or NED on bone scan or CR with non-progressive disease or NE bone scan per PCWG).

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 Months
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR
Percentage of ParticipantsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per PCWG-Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR73.7 (56.9 to 86.6)65.9 (50.1 to 79.5)
Statistical analysis
  • Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT vs Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT · Percent difference: 7.8 · 95% CI -12.5 to 27.1Percent difference and associated 95% CI were calculated using Miettinen \& Nurminen method.
SecondaryDuration of Response (DOR) Per PCWG- Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR

DOR was defined as the time from first documented evidence of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) per PCWG and RECIST 1.1 criteria until progressive disease (PD) or death. PD per RECIST 1.1 was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of a least 5 mm. PD per PCWG was the appearance of \>2 new bone lesions on bone scan, that have been confirmed to not represent tumor flare, and were persistent for \>6 weeks. The DOR was calculated using the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) method for censored data.

Time frame:
Up to Approximately 17 Months
Reported as:
Median · Months
Duration of Response (DOR) Per PCWG- Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICR
MonthsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Duration of Response (DOR) Per PCWG- Modified RECIST 1.1 as Assessed by BICRNA (5.8 to NA)NA (NA to NA)
SecondaryNumber of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign including an abnormal laboratory finding, symptom or disease associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure, regardless of whether it was considered related to the medical treatment or procedure, that occurred during the course of the study. Number of participants who experienced one or more AEs were reported.

Time frame:
Up to approximately 50 months
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
ParticipantsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)8990
SecondaryNumber of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign including an abnormal laboratory finding, symptom or disease associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure, regardless of whether it was considered related to the medical treatment or procedure, that occurred during the course of the study. Number of participants who discontinued study intervention (includes any study medication given during the study) due to an AE were reported.

Time frame:
Up to approximately 49 months
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)
ParticipantsPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)249

Adverse events

Collected over Up to approximately 50 months. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADT17/92 (18.5%)51/92 (55.4%)86/92 (93.5%)
Placebo + Enzalutamide + ADT10/94 (10.6%)28/94 (29.8%)89/94 (94.7%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
Cerebral infarctionNervous system disorders4/923/94
Immune-mediated hepatitisHepatobiliary disorders3/920/94
COVID-19Infections and infestations3/921/94
Platelet count decreasedInvestigations3/920/94
Adrenal insufficiencyEndocrine disorders2/920/94
Inguinal herniaGastrointestinal disorders2/920/94
COVID-19 pneumoniaInfections and infestations2/921/94
PneumoniaInfections and infestations2/921/94
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations2/922/94
Avulsion fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications2/920/94
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventPembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADT
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders38/9222/94
COVID-19Infections and infestations25/9236/94
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders24/9212/94
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations22/9224/94
HyperglycaemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders19/9224/94
HypertensionVascular disorders22/9213/94
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations17/9219/94
Weight increasedInvestigations11/9216/94
HyponatraemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders14/924/94
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders13/9212/94

Baseline characteristics

All Chinese participants who were randomized to the global study (NCT04191096) and to the extension portion.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADTTotal
Mean68.5 ± 7.167.4 ± 7.667.9 ± 7.4
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADTTotal
Female000
Male9294186
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADTTotal
Hispanic or Latino000
Not Hispanic or Latino9294186
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Pembrolizumab + Enzalutamide + ADTPlacebo + Enzalutamide + ADTTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian9294186
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American000
White000
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
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Study locations

24 sites
  • Peking University First Hospital ( Site 0800)
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality 100034, China
  • Beijing Cancer Hospital ( Site 0802)
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality 100142, China
  • Chongqing Cancer Hospital ( Site 0815)
    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality 400030, China
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University (Site 0816)
    Xiamen, Fujian 361000, China
  • Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center ( Site 0825)
    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, China
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University-Urology ( Site 0638)
    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, China
  • Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hospital (Site # 0819)
    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510220, China
  • Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital ( Site 0838)
    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
  • Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital ( Site 0822)
    Harbin, Heilongjiang 150081, China
  • Henan Cancer Hospital ( Site 0818)
    Zhengzhou, Henan 450008, China
  • Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology ( Site 0829)
    Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China
  • Hubei Cancer Hospital ( Site 0833)
    Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
  • Hunan Cancer Hospital ( Site 0817)
    Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
  • Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital ( Site 0811)
    Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University ( Site 0821)
    Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
  • The Second Affiliated Hosp of Xi'an Jiaotong Univ College of Medicine ( Site 0831)
    Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, China
  • Renji Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine ( Site 0807 )
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality 200127, China
  • The first affiliated Hospital of Xi an Jiaotong University ( Site # 0812)
    Xi’an, Shanxi 710061, China
  • Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital ( Site 0804 )
    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality 300000, China
  • 2nd Affil Hosp of Zhejiang University College of Medicine ( Site 0808)
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China
  • The 1st Affil Hosp of College of Medicine, Zhejiang Univ ( Site 0830)
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China
  • Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital ( Site 0809)
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
  • Ningbo First Hospital-Urology (0835)
    Ningbo, Zhejiang 315010, China
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University ( Site 0834)
    Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · May 15, 2023

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — https://trialstransparency.msdclinicaltrials.com/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04934722
Lead sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 22, 2021
Start date
May 25, 2021
Primary completion
Oct 31, 2022
Completion
Sep 10, 2025
Results posted
Nov 7, 2023
Last update
Sep 2, 2026

Study contacts

Medical Director
study director · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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