Floatz Rating
BB65/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Essen Biotech
Modality
monoclonal_antibody
Development Phase
Phase 3
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
57High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT06640582CT.gov TIL Therapy Combined With Pembrolizumab for Advanced Brain Cancer Including Gliomas and Meningiomas | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT05317858CT.gov Blood-brain Barrier (BBB) Opening Using Exablate Focused Ultrasound With Standard of Care Treatment of NSCLC Brain Mets | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT04479241CT.gov LUMINOS-101: Lerapolturev (PVSRIPO) and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT03426891CT.gov Pembrolizumab and Vorinostat Combined With Temozolomide for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT02798406CT.gov Combination Adenovirus + Pembrolizumab to Trigger Immune Virus Effects | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT02359565CT.gov Pembrolizumab in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory High-Grade Gliomas, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas, Hypermutated Brain Tumors, Ependymoma or Medulloblastoma | — | Active Not Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT01814813CT.gov Vaccine Therapy With Bevacizumab Versus Bevacizumab Alone in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme That Can Be Removed by Surgery | — | Terminated | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
81High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Brain Neoplasm
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrolizumab (this asset) | Essen Biotech | P3 | BB · 65 |
| Cediranib | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | P2 | BBB |
| Temsirolimus | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | P2 | BBB |
| Sorafenib | National Cancer Institute (NCI) | P2 | BB |
| Dexmedetomidine | Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital | P4 | BB |
| Vorinostat | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | P2 | BB |
| Nivolumab | InSightec | P3 | BB |
| Cyclophosphamide | Essen Biotech | P3 | BB |
| Nogitecan | Jeffrey N. Bruce | P2 | BB |
+41 more in the Brain Neoplasm cohort
Other indications for Pembrolizumab
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Her2-Receptor Negative Breast Cancer | — | P2 | BBB · 72 |
| Estrogen-Receptor Negative Breast Cancer | — | P2 | BB · 71 |
| Progesterone-Receptor Negative Breast Cancer | — | P2 | BB · 71 |
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. Pembrolizumab in Brain Neoplasm. 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/pembrolizumab-brain-neoplasm
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