An Open-label Phase II/III Randomized Trial of BNT113 in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Monotherapy as a First Line Therapy in Patients With Unresectable Recurrent, or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) Which is Positive for Human Papilloma Virus 16 (HPV16+) and Expresses PD-L1
Latest Information Update: 25 Apr 2025
At a glance
- Drugs BNT 113 (Primary) ; Pembrolizumab (Primary)
- Indications Head and neck cancer; Squamous cell cancer
- Focus Adverse reactions; Registrational; Therapeutic Use
- Acronyms AHEAD-MERIT
- Sponsors BioNTech
Most Recent Events
- 17 Mar 2025 The protocol has been amended to change in study phase.
- 17 Mar 2025 Planned number of patients changed from 285 to 350.
- 17 Mar 2025 Planned End Date changed from 1 May 2028 to 1 Apr 2029.