Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Pembrolizumab drug monitoring to help treat non‑small cell lung cancer

Official title: PEMBRO-K : Evaluation of Pembrolizumab Therapeutic Pharmacological Monitoring Benefit in Non-small Cell Bronchopulmonary Cancer (NSCLC)

Run by University Hospital, Angers · NCT06195527 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This observational project will test whether measuring pembrolizumab levels in adults with non‑small cell lung cancer helps guide treatment decisions or predict side effects.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment75 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Angers
Government
Drugs / interventionspembrolizumab
Locations2 sites (Angers and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 17, 2025
Main results expectedJune 2029
Study endsJune 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT06195527 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) with non‑small cell lung cancer who are receiving pembrolizumab and have an existing peripheral catheter, PICC, or implanted port are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

People not receiving pembrolizumab, patients with small cell lung cancer, or those who cannot provide blood samples via an existing catheter are unlikely to benefit from this project.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study will follow adults with NSCLC who are receiving pembrolizumab (as monotherapy or in combination) at two French hospitals. Blood samples will be taken via the patient's existing peripheral catheter, PICC, or implantable port to measure pembrolizumab concentrations and potentially related biomarkers. Investigators will correlate drug levels with clinical outcomes such as tumor response and treatment-related toxicity without altering standard care. No experimental treatments are given and treatment decisions remain with the treating physician.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, drug-level monitoring could help personalize pembrolizumab dosing to improve treatment effectiveness and reduce side effects.

How similar studies have gone: Therapeutic drug monitoring for immune checkpoint inhibitors is an emerging area with small, mixed studies so far and is not yet standard practice.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or more
* patient with NSCLC
* pembrolizumab treatment (monotherapy or not) with a placed line (peripheral catheter, PICC or implantable port)

Exclusion Criteria:

* objection to participate in the study
* patient under judicial protection

Where it's running

  • Angers University Hospital
    Angers, France
    Recruiting
  • CH Le Mans
    Le Mans, France
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.