Zilovertamab Vedotin
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
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BB64/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Modality
antibody_drug_conjugate
Development Phase
Phase 3
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
60Moderate confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT06890884CT.gov A Clinical Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) Plus Rituximab Plus Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, and Prednisone (R-CHP) Versus Polatuzumab Vedotin Plus R-CHP in People With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) (MK-2140-011/waveLINE-011) | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT06717347CT.gov A Study to Evaluate Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) Combination With Rituximab Plus Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, and Prednisone (R-CHP) Versus Rituximab Plus Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, and Prednisone (R-CHOP) in Participants With Previously Untreated DLBCL (MK-2140-010) | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT06395103CT.gov Substudy 01A: Zilovertamab Vedotin in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Hematologic Malignancies or Solid Tumors (MK-9999-01A/LIGHTBEAM-U01) | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT05406401CT.gov A Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) in Combination With Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, and Prednisone Plus Rituximab or Rituximab Biosimilar (Truxima) (R-CHP) in Participants With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) (MK-2140-007) | — | Active Not Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT05139017CT.gov A Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) in Combination With Standard of Care in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (rrDLBCL) (MK-2140-003) | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT03833180CT.gov A Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) (VLS-101) in Participants With Hematologic Malignancies (MK-2140-001) | — | 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 · Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilovertamab Vedotin (this asset) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | P3 | BB · 64 |
| Vincristine Sulfate | National Cancer Institute (NCI) | P2/3 | A |
| Melphalan | Ruijin Hospital | P4 | BBB |
| Axicabtagene Ciloleucel | Ruijin Hospital | P4 | BBB |
| Adriamycin | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | P4 | BBB |
| Prednisone | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | P4 | BBB |
| Cyclosporin A | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | P3 | BBB |
| Nivestim | Ruijin Hospital | P3 | BBB |
| Rituximab | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | P4 | BBB |
+42 more in the Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma cohort
Other indications for Zilovertamab Vedotin
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richter Transformation | — | P2 | B · 60 |
| Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma | — | P2 | B · 57 |
| Burkitt Lymphoma | — | P1/2 | CCC · 53 |
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.
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Citation
Floatz Terminal. Zilovertamab Vedotin in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. 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/zilovertamab-vedotin-diffuse-large-b-cell-lymphoma
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