Floatz Rating
BB66/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Modality
UNKNOWN
Development Phase
Phase 3
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
63High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT06428409CT.gov A Clinical Study of MK-2870 Alone or With Other Treatments to Treat Gastrointestinal Cancers (MK-9999-02A) | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT04660929CT.gov CAR-macrophages for the Treatment of HER2 Overexpressing Solid Tumors | — | Unknown | — | — | — |
NCT04924062CT.gov Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin Versus Placebo Plus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin for First-Line Advanced and/or Unresectable Biliary Tract Carcinoma (BTC) (MK-3475-966/KEYNOTE-966)-China Extension Study | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT04003636CT.gov Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin Versus Placebo Plus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin for First-Line Advanced and/or Unresectable Biliary Tract Carcinoma (BTC) (MK-3475-966/KEYNOTE-966) | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT04234113CT.gov Study of Nanrilkefusp Alfa Alone and With Pembrolizumab in Adult Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors | — | Terminated | — | — | — |
NCT03797326CT.gov Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) in Previously Treated Participants With Select Solid Tumors (MK-7902-005/E7080-G000-224/LEAP-005) | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT03668418CT.gov Xenotransplantation of Primary Cancer Samples in Zebrafish Embryos | — | Unknown | — | — | — |
NCT02628067CT.gov Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors (MK-3475-158/KEYNOTE-158) | — | Active Not Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT02443324CT.gov A Study of Ramucirumab Plus Pembrolizumab in Participants With Gastric or GEJ Adenocarcinoma, NSCLC, Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urothelium, or Biliary Tract Cancer | — | Completed | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
73High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Biliary Tract Cancer
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epirubicin (this asset) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | P3 | BB · 66 |
| Cis-Diamminedichloroplatinum Ii | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | P3 | BB |
| Pembrolizumab | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | P3 | BB |
| Fluorouracilum | Shenzhen Xinhe Biomedical | P2 | B |
| Capecitabine | Zhejiang Cancer Hospital | P2 | B |
| Oxaliplatin | Zhejiang Cancer Hospital | P1/2 | B |
| Immunoglobulin G2, Anti-(Human Ctla-4 (Antigen)) (Human Monoclonal Cp-675206 Clone 11.2.1 Heavy Chain) Disulphide With Human Monoclonal Cp-675206 Clone 11.2.1 Light Chain, Dimer | AHS Cancer Control Alberta | P2 | B |
| S-1 | National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan | P2 | B |
| Durvalumab | Replimune, Inc. | P2 | B |
+42 more in the Biliary Tract Cancer cohort
Other indications for Epirubicin
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrogen-Receptor Negative Breast Cancer | — | P2 | BB · 71 |
| Progesterone-Receptor Negative Breast Cancer | — | P2 | BB · 71 |
| Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma | — | P3 | BB · 70 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Related assets
Citation
Floatz Terminal. Epirubicin in Biliary Tract Cancer. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/epirubicin-biliary-tract-cancer
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