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Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy
At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…
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Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy
Trial showed significantly improved disease-free survival (1EP), with OS as 2EP under evaluation; data to be presented in future & shared…
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The US FDA has approved Welireg for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic pheochromocytoma & paraganglioma (PPGL)
Approval was based on Cohort A1 data from P-II (LITESPARK-015) trial assessing Welireg monotx. (120mg; QD) in 72 pts with unresectable or non-curable PPGL & stable blood pressure (BP <150/90 mm Hg, <135/85 mm…
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinions and approvals to 5 Biologics and 2 New Chemical Entities in February 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drugs were Merck’s Welireg to treat Von Hippel-Lindau & Renal Cell Carcinoma
PharmaShots has compiled a list of 6 drugs…
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The EC has approved Welireg for VHL-related localized RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas, or pNET unsuitable for localized procedures and advanced ccRCC post-PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or VEGF therapies progression across EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway
Approval for VHL-related tumors was based on P-II (LITESPARK-004) study (n=61), showing ORR of 49% (all…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Welireg for VHL-related localized RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas or pNET unsuitable for localized procedures and advanced ccRCC post PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or VEGF therapies progression. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q1’25Â
Opinion for VHL-related tumors was based on LITESPARK-004 study (n=61), showing ORR of 49% (all PRs), with 56%…

