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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Study of Radiotherapy and Pembrolizumab in People With Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Safety and Immunological Effects of Pembrolizumab Plus Ablative Radiotherapy in Patients With Advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Study of Radiotherapy and Pembrolizumab in People With Adrenocortical Carcinoma (NCT06066333) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Adrenocortical Carcinoma and ACC, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether pembrolizumab given after standard ablative Radiotherapy is a safe treatment that causes few or mild side effects in people with advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Adrenocortical Carcinoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 12 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Be willing and able to provide written willing to sign a consent form for the trial. - Be ≥ 15 years of age on day of signing willing to sign a consent form. - Have histologically- or cytologically- confirmed metastatic ACC with symptomatic liver metastases. - Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or - Adequate performance status: 1. Patients \< 16 years of age: Lansky ≥ 50% 2. Patients ≥ 16 years of age: Karnofsky ≥ 50% - Have measurable disease based on RECIST v1.1. - Have radiologic documentation of extrahepatic tumor, defined as extrahepatic metastases. - Consent for use of archived tissue for research purposes. Archival tissue (1 block or 20 unstained slides) will be requested, when available. - Demonstrate your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests as defined in Table 1, all screening labs should be performed within 28 days of treatment initiation. Table 1: your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests Laboratory Value Hematological Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1,500 / mcL platelet count at least 100,000 / mcL Renal Serum creatinine ≤1.5 X upper limit of normal (ULN) OR Measured or calculated creatinine clearance (GFR can also be used in place of creatinine or CrCl) ≥60 mL/min for subject with creatinine levels \> 1.5 X institutional ULN \*Creatinine clearance should be calculated per institutional standard. Hepatic Serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 X ULN OR Direct bilirubin ≤ ULN for subjects with total bilirubin levels \> 1.5 ULN AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤ 5 X ULN ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be willing and able to provide written informed consent for the trial. * Be ≥ 15 years of age on day of signing informed consent. * Have histologically- or cytologically- confirmed metastatic ACC with symptomatic liver metastases. * Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or * Adequate performance status: 1. Patients \< 16 years of age: Lansky ≥ 50% 2. Patients ≥ 16 years of age: Karnofsky ≥ 50% * Have measurable disease based on RECIST v1.1. * Have radiologic documentation of extrahepatic tumor, defined as extrahepatic metastases. * Consent for use of archived tissue for research purposes. Archival tissue (1 block or 20 unstained slides) will be requested, when available. * Demonstrate adequate organ function as defined in Table 1, all screening labs should be performed within 28 days of treatment initiation. Table 1: Adequate Organ Function Laboratory Value Hematological Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1,500 / mcL Platelets ≥100,000 / mcL Renal Serum creatinine ≤1.5 X upper limit of normal (ULN) OR Measured or calculated creatinine clearance (GFR can also be used in place of creatinine or CrCl) ≥60 mL/min for subject with creatinine levels \> 1.5 X institutional ULN \*Creatinine clearance should be calculated per institutional standard. Hepatic Serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 X ULN OR Direct bilirubin ≤ ULN for subjects with total bilirubin levels \> 1.5 ULN AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤ 5 X ULN Coagulation International Normalized Ratio (INR) or Prothrombin Time (PT) ≤1.5 X ULN unless subject is receiving anticoagulant therapy as long as PT or PTT is within therapeutic range of intended use of anticoagulants Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) ≤1.5 X ULN unless subject is receiving anticoagulant therapy as long as PT or PTT is within therapeutic range of intended use of anticoagulants * Female subjects of childbearing potential should have a negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to beginning treatment on study. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. * Female subjects of childbearing potential should be willing to use 2 methods of birth control or be surgically sterile, or abstain from heterosexual activity for the course of the study through 120 days after the last dose of study medication (Reference Section 10.6.2). Subjects of childbearing potential are those who have not been surgically sterilized or have not been free of menses for \>1 year. * Male subjects should agree to use an adequate method of contraception starting with the first dose of study therapy through 120 days after the last dose of study therapy. Note: Abstinence is acceptable if this is the usual lifestyle and preferred contraception for the subject. Exclusion Criteria: * Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or using an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to study Day 1 (the first day of ablative RT). * Has undergone radiotherapy to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields (to include Y90). * Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving systemic steroid therapy or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to study Day 1. The use of physiologic doses of corticosteroids for adrenal and pituitary insufficiency is not considered a form of systemic steroid therapy and would not exclude a subject from the study. * Has had a prior monoclonal antibody within 4 weeks prior to study Day 1 or who has not recovered (i.e., ≤ Grade 1 or at baseline) from adverse events due to agents administered more than 4 weeks earlier. The use of non-immunotherapy monoclonal antibodies (such as dupilumab (for eczema), omalizumab (for urticaria), benralizumab (for asthma)) would not exclude a subject from the study. * Has had prior chemotherapy, targeted small molecule therapy within 2 weeks prior to study Day 1 or who has not recovered (i.e., ≤ Grade 1 or at baseline) from adverse events due to a previously administered agent. Note: Subjects with ≤ Grade 2 neuropathy or ≤ Grade 2 alopecia are an exception to this criterion and may qualify for the study. * If subject underwent major surgery, they must have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from the intervention prior to starting therapy. * Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or in situ cervical cancer that has undergone potentially curative therapy. * Has known active central nervous system metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Subjects with previously treated brain metastases may participate provided they are stable (without evidence of progression by imaging for at least four weeks prior to beginning treatment on study and any neurologic symptoms have returned to baseline), have no evidence of new or enlarging brain metastases, and are not using steroids for brain metastases for at least 7 days prior to study Day 1. This exception does not include carcinomatous meningitis which is excluded regardless of clinical stability. * Has an active autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment within the past 3 months or a documented history of clinically severe autoimmune disease, or a syndrome that requires systemic steroids or immunosuppressive agents. Subjects with vitiligo or resolved childhood asthma/atopy would be an exception to this rule. Subjects that require intermittent use of bronchodilators or local steroid injections would not be excluded from the study. Subjects with hypothyroidism stable on hormone replacement or Sjogren's syndrome will not be excluded from the study. Subjects that have adrenal or pituitary insufficiency that require physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy would not be excluded from the study. Subjects who are on mitotane for control of hormonal symptoms for their disease at the time of eligibility assessment can continue on mitotane during the course of the study. * Has evidence of interstitial lung disease or history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or current pneumonitis. 11. Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy. 12. Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the trial, interfere with the subject's participation for the full duration of the trial, or is not in the best interest of the subject to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator. 13. Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial. 14. Is pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the trial, starting with the pre-screening or screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of trial treatment. * Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, anti-CD137, or anti-Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4) antibody (including ipilimumab or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation or checkpoint pathways). * Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (HIV 1/2 antibodies). * Has known active Hepatitis B (e.g., HBsAg reactive) or Hepatitis C (e.g., HCV RNA \[qualitative\] is detected). * Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to study Day 1. Administration of killed vaccine is allowed.

Treatments Being Tested

RADIATION

Ablative Radiotherapy

All participants will first undergo ablative RT

DRUG

Pembrolizumab

After completion of ablative RT, all subjects may begin pembrolizumab treatment

Locations (7)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk-Commack
Commack, New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)
Uniondale, New York, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06066333), the sponsor (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06066333 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to determine whether pembrolizumab given after standard ablative Radiotherapy is a safe treatment that causes few or mild side effects in people with advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06066333?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06066333?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06066333. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06066333. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.