Gastrointestinal Cancers: MK-2870 Treatment Study

We are testing the safety and effectiveness of MK-2870, alone or with other cancer treatments, for people with gastrointestinal cancers. This study aims to see how well it works in reducing tumors and improving patient outcomes.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Calcium Folinate
Calcium folinate helps protect the body from side effects of some chemotherapy drugs and restores folate (vitamin B9) levels.
Keytruda
Keytruda is a cancer medicine that helps the immune system find and fight tumor cells.
Paracetamol
Paracetamol relieves pain and reduces fever for conditions like headaches, muscle aches, and colds.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Buclizine Hydrochloride
Buclizine hydrochloride is an antihistamine substance used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.
Calcium Folinate
Calcium folinate is a form of folate used to treat folate deficiency and reduce harmful effects of some chemotherapy.
Calcium Levofolinate
Calcium levofolinate is a substance that helps protect healthy cells during some cancer treatments and restores folate levels.

What experimental substances are being tested?

Experimental substances that are being investigated in this clinical trial. These are not yet approved for general use.

Mk-2870

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

4-In-One Flu Relief
6 Years Plus Paracetamol Boots
Abacat

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda
Oncologia Falck, Dipartimento di Ematologia e Oncologia
Bresso, Italy
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori
Oncologia Medica I
Milan, Italy
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Oncologia Medica
Rome, Italy

Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.