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Merck Reports FDA Approval of Keytruda/Keytruda QLEX + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Shots: The US FDA has approved MSD's Welireg + Keytruda/Keytruda QLEX as adj. therapy in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) pts at intermediate-high or high risk of recurrencepost-nephrectomy or post-nephrectomy & resection of metastatic lesions Approval was backed by the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO)…

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Merck Presents P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Keytruda + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO GU 2026

Shots: Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…

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Merck Reports the P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Welireg + Keytruda to Treat Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

Shots: Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy Trial showed significantly improved disease-free survival (1EP), with OS as 2EP under evaluation; data to be presented in future & shared…

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