Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)
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- The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed Keytruda + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts
- Trial showed 47% reduction in the risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death, with an estimated 79.4% pts event-free at 2yrs. vs 66.2% with SoC, plus the combination also decreased death risk by 35%
- Trial also showed a pCR rate of 55.8% vs 32.5% at the time of surgery, while EFS, OS & pCR benefits remain consistent across all pre-defined subgroups; results were presented at ASCO GU 2026 & will be discussed with global regulators for potential filings
Ref: Pfizer | Image: Pfizer, Merck & Astellas | Press Release
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