Novartis' Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) Fails to Meet its Primary Endpoint in P-III BELINDA Study as 2L Treatment in Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Shots:
- The P-III BELINDA study evaluates the efficacy- safety- & tolerability of Kymriah vs SOC in patients with aggressive B-cell NHL who had primary refractory disease or relapsed within 12mos. of 1L treatment in 73 sites across 18 countries globally
- The study did not meet its 1EPs of EFS while the safety profile was consistent with an established safety profile of Kymriah. The therapy demonstrated strong response rates & a remarkable safety profile in r/r FL with an anticipated regulatory filing in H2’21
- Kymriah is 1st FDA-approved CAR-T cell therapy for r/r ALL in pediatric & adult patients and r/r adult DLBCL. The company continues to accelerate the development of a next-generation platform
Ref: Novartis | Image: Novartis
Click here to read the full press release
Tags
This content piece was prepared by our former Senior Editor. She had expertise in life science research and was an avid reader. For any query reach out to us at connect@pharmashots.com