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Zydus has reported topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) trial results in PBC pts resistant or intolerant to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), where pts were randomized to Saroglitazar (1mg) or PBO, following optimal dose selection
Trial met its composite 1EP, showing a 48.5% treatment difference in biochemical response, & also achieved its key 2EP with a higher proportion…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, COVID-19, M&A and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
argenx Reports Topline P-III (ADAPT SERON) Trial Data of Vyvgart for AChR-Ab Seronegative Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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PDS Biotech Reports Final P-II (VERSATILE-002) Survival Data for PDS0101 + Keytruda…
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The P-I/II (BGB-11417-201) trial of sonrotoclax in r/r MCL pts previously treated with BTKi & anti-CD20 therapy; Part 1 enrolled 22 pts on sonrotoclax (160 or 320mg, QD), while Part 2 enrolled 103 pts on 320mg QD after ramp-up
Trial met its 1EP of improved ORR per IRC & showed significant improvements across 2EPs,…
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The UK’s MHRA has approved Oczyesa (octreotide SC depot) for the maintenance treatment in adult with acromegaly who have responded to & tolerated somatostatin analogs, following EC approval on Jun 30, 2025; UK launch expected in Q4’25
Approval was based on extensive data from 7 trials, incl. 4 P-I trials, 1 P-II trials &…
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Eli Lilly has reported topline P-III (monarchE) trial data assessing Verzenio (150mg, BID) + SoC adj. ET vs SoC adj. ET in 2 cohorts (N=5,637) for pts with HR+, HER2-, node-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence
Cohort 1 (n=5,120; FDA-approved) incl. pts with ≥4 positive nodes or 1–3 nodes plus tumor ≥5…
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The first patient is dosed in P-III (HERTHENA-Breast04) trial (n=~1000) of patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd; 5.6mg/kg) vs CT/Enhertu for unresectable LA/M, HR+, HER2- breast cancer after progression on endocrine & CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in either adjuvant or 1L metastatic settings
HERTHENA-Breast04 was initiated based on findings from P-II (ICARUS-Breast01) & a P-I/II breast cancer study published…
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The P-III NIMBLE trial enrolled adults with symptomatic gMG & anti-AChR antibodies, randomizing them to cemdisiran (600mg, SC, Q12W, n=64), cemdi-poze (SC, Q4W, n=67), or PBO (n=59), with completion rates of 100%, 96%, & 90%, respectively; FDA’s filing is expected in Q1’26, pending discussions
Trial met its 1EP of improved MG-ADL total score, showing…
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Merz Therapeutics has enrolled the first patients in two global P-III studies, MINT-E (episodic migraine, ~990 pts) and MINT-C (chronic migraine, ~780 pts), evaluating the efficacy and safety of Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for migraine prevention
Both studies will recruit ~1,770 adults across 120 sites in North America & Europe, and recruitment in Europe is expected…
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PDS Biotech reported the final topline results from the P-II (VERSATILE-002) Study evaluating safety and efficacy of PDS0101 (Versamune HPV) + Keytruda in 1L R/M HPV16+ HNSCC (n=53)
In the Study PDS0101 (SC) with pembrolizumab (IV) for the first 4 cycles, then as a final single dose on cycle 12. Pembrolizumab monotx. was given…
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals and partners presented seven abstracts from their oncology development program at ASCO 2025
Robert Iannone, EVP, Global Head of Research and Development, and Chief Medical Officer at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, in an engaging discussion with PharmaShots, shared insights from the P-III IMforte trial assessing Zepzelca plus atezolizumab in first-line maintenance treatment for Extensive…

