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Folate receptor 1-targeted antibody-drug conjugate

2d
A Study of MORAb-202 in Participants With Previously Treated Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Adenocarcinoma (AC) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=50, Terminated, Bristol-Myers Squibb | Trial completion date: Feb 2026 --> Aug 2024 | Recruiting --> Terminated; Business objectives have changed
Trial completion date • Trial termination
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farletuzumab ecteribulin (MORAb-202)
3d
Enrollment open
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
7d
A Phase 2 Study of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853) and Pembrolizumab in Endometrial Cancer (EC) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=18, Active, not recruiting, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Trial completion date: Aug 2028 --> May 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Aug 2025 --> Jun 2024
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha ) • MLH1 (MutL homolog 1) • MSH6 (MutS homolog 6) • MSH2 (MutS Homolog 2)
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MSH6 expression
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
8d
Enrollment open • Combination therapy • Metastases
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
8d
New P1/2 trial
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
15d
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • ROS1 (Proto-Oncogene Tyrosine-Protein Kinase ROS)
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HER-2 negative • PGR negative
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prednisone • dexamethasone • farletuzumab ecteribulin (MORAb-202) • prednisolone
18d
Safety and tolerability of mirvetuximab soravtansine monotherapy for folate receptor alpha-expressing recurrent ovarian cancer: An integrated safety summary. (PubMed, Gynecol Oncol)
As demonstrated among 682 participants, the safety profile of MIRV is well tolerated and consists primarily of low-grade gastrointestinal, fatigue, headache, peripheral neuropathy, and resolvable ocular adverse events.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
25d
MIROVA: Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853), in Folate Receptor Alpha (FRα) High Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=136, Active, not recruiting, AGO Research GmbH | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting
Enrollment closed
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BRCA1 (Breast cancer 1, early onset) • BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha ) • MUC16 (Mucin 16, Cell Surface Associated)
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BRCA2 mutation • BRCA1 mutation • BRCA wild-type
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carboplatin • gemcitabine • paclitaxel • pegylated liposomal doxorubicin • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
30d
A Clinical Study to Observe How Well That BAT8006 Works on Patients With Platinum Resistance Ovarian Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=170, Not yet recruiting, Bio-Thera Solutions | Initiation date: Sep 2024 --> Jan 2025
Trial initiation date
1m
Enrollment change
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • carboplatin • saruparib (AZD5305) • AZD5335
1m
Assessment of mirvetuximab soravtansine immunogenicity in patients with folate receptor alpha-positive ovarian cancer. (PubMed, Bioanalysis)
Due to the very limited number of NAb-positive individuals, no conclusions could be drawn on the effect of NAb on efficacy. Both the validation tests and the data from the MIRV clinical studies demonstrated that these assays were suitable and reliable for the detection of MIRV ADAs and NAbs. These validated assays will continue to be used to monitor MIRV immunogenicity in future clinical trials.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
1m
Seminal Abstract: Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (MIRV) in Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Cancer (PSOC) with High Folate Receptor-Alpha (FRα) Expression: Results from the PICCOLO Trial (IGCS 2024)
97.5% had prior taxanes, 81% prior poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) [74.7% of whom progressed while on PARPi], 64.6% prior bevacizumab, 98.8% had 2+ prior lines of therapy, and BRCA status was 27.8% positive, 72.2% negative. MIRV demonstrated notable efficacy in this heavily pretreated PSOC population, including among those who may have PARPi resistance. MIRV continues to demonstrate a differentiated safety profile consisting primarily of low-grade neurosensory, GI, and resolvable ocular AEs. These data position MIRV to become a novel treatment option for patients in ≥3L PSOC with FRα positive expression.
PARP Biomarker • BRCA Biomarker
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha ) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset)
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FOLR1 expression
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VENTANA FOLR1 RxDx Assay
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
1m
EFFICACY AND SAFETY PROFILE OF MIRVETUXIMAB IN FOLATE RECEPTOR ALPHA-POSITIVE OVARIAN CANCER (IGCS 2024)
Introduction Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (MIRV) is an antibody-drug conjugate that binds to folate receptor alpha and delivers a microtubule inhibitor payload...Median PFS did not significantly differ based on number of prior treatment lines (for 1-3 versus >3 lines, P = 0.3) or prior PARP inhibitor ( P = 0.9) or bevacizumab ( P = 0.4) use...Conclusion/Implications MIRV confers meaningful PFS benefit for a subset of individuals. Biomarkers of response and resistance are urgently needed to optimize patient selection for treatment.
Clinical • PARP Biomarker
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • CCNE1 (Cyclin E1) • FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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HER-2 amplification • FOLR1 expression • CCNE1 amplification • FOLR1 positive
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MSK-IMPACT
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
1m
New P3 trial
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gemcitabine • paclitaxel • pegylated liposomal doxorubicin • topotecan • rinatabart sesutecan (PRO1184)
2ms
Exposure-response relationships of mirvetuximab soravtansine in patients with folate receptor-α-positive ovarian cancer: Justification of therapeutic dose regimen. (PubMed, Br J Clin Pharmacol)
The trough concentration of MIRV correlated with efficacy whereas the AUC of MIRV was associated with major AEs. The ER relationships supported the selected therapeutic dose regimen.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
2ms
A real-world study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (MIRV) in platinum-resistant ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer with high folate receptor alpha expression (ChiCTR2400088269)
P=N/A, N=50, Recruiting, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ruijin Hospital Hainan Hospital; Hangzhou ZhongMei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
New trial • Real-world evidence • Real-world
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
2ms
A Study of ZW191 in Participants With Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=145, Recruiting, Zymeworks BC Inc. | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open • Metastases
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ZW191
3ms
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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gemcitabine • paclitaxel • pegylated liposomal doxorubicin • topotecan • luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002) • Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
3ms
Enrollment open
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
3ms
Enrollment open • Metastases
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
3ms
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
3ms
New P2 trial • Metastases
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
3ms
A Study of ZW191 in Participants With Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=145, Not yet recruiting, Zymeworks BC Inc.
New P1 trial • Metastases
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ZW191
3ms
New P1/2 trial
3ms
Trial primary completion date
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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opugotamig olatansine (IMGN-151)
4ms
Trial completion date • Metastases
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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paclitaxel • pegylated liposomal doxorubicin • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) • topotecan
4ms
STRO-002-GM1: Study of STRO-002, an Anti-Folate Receptor Alpha (FolRα) Antibody Drug Conjugate in Ovarian & Endometrial Cancers (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=136, Completed, Sutro Biopharma, Inc. | Active, not recruiting --> Completed | Trial completion date: Nov 2024 --> Jun 2024
Trial completion • Trial completion date • Metastases
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
4ms
Maintenance with mirvetuximab soravtansine plus bevacizumab vs bevacizumab in FRα-high platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. (PubMed, Future Oncol)
In FRα-high PSOC, MIRV plus bevacizumab previously showed promising efficacy (objective response rate, 69% [95% CI: 41-89]; median progression-free survival, 13.3 months [95% CI: 8.3-18.3]; median duration of response, 12.9 months [95% CI: 6.5-15.7]) and safety. The Phase III randomized GLORIOSA trial will evaluate MIRV plus bevacizumab vs. bevacizumab alone as maintenance therapy in patients with FRα-high PSOC who did not have disease progression following second-line platinum-based doublet chemotherapy plus bevacizumab.Clinical Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05445778; GOG.org ID: GOG-3078; ENGOT.ESGO.org ID: ENGOT-ov76.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
4ms
Antibody-Drug Conjugates: The New Treatment Approaches for Ovarian Cancer. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
In OC, primary chemotherapy, paclitaxel carboplatin, bevacizumab, and PARP inhibitors have shown prolonged progression-free survival and a favorable overall response rate compared to conventional treatments...Recently, mirvetuximab soravtansine, an alpha-folate receptor (FRα)-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for patients with FRα-positive recurrent epithelial OC (EOC)...Ongoing clinical trials are evaluating ADCs targeting FRα and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, trophoblast cell surface antigen-2, sodium-dependent phosphate transport protein 2B, and cadherin-6 in Phase II/III studies. In this review, we summarize the existing evidence supporting the use of ADCs in OC, discuss ongoing clinical trials and preclinical studies, and explore the potential of these innovative agents to address the challenges in OC treatment.
Review • Journal
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha ) • CDH6 (Cadherin 6)
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • carboplatin • paclitaxel • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
4ms
Phase III MIRASOL trial: Updated overall survival results of mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) vs. investigator's choice chemotherapy (ICC) in patients (pts) with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC) and high folate receptor-alpha (FRα) expression (ESMO 2024)
Here, we report updated nonanalytical results based on a median follow-up of 16.7 months. 453 PROC pts with high FRα expression (VENTANA FOLR1 [FOLR1-2.1] RxDx Assay) with 1-3 prior therapies were randomized 1:1 to MIRV 6 mg/kg, adjusted ideal body weight, Day 1 of a 21-day cycle or ICC: paclitaxel (PAC), pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD), or topotecan (Topo). With a median follow-up of 16.7 months, MIRV demonstrated improved efficacy vs ICC in pts with PROC. The efficacy data, along with the well-characterized safety profile, supports MIRV as the standard of care for pts with FRα positive PROC. Clinical Trial Information: NCT04209855.
P3 data • Clinical
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression
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VENTANA FOLR1 RxDx Assay
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paclitaxel • pegylated liposomal doxorubicin • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) • topotecan
4ms
Mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) in recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer (PSOC) with high folate receptor-alpha (FRα) expression: Results from the PICCOLO trial (ESMO 2024)
97.5% had prior taxanes, 81% prior poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors (PARPi) [74.7% of whom progressed while on PARPi], 64.6% prior bevacizumab, 98.8% had 2+ prior lines of therapy, and BRCA status was 27.8% positive, 72.2% negative. MIRV demonstrated clinically meaningful antitumor activity and favorable tolerability in patients with FRα-high PSOC. The efficacy and safety data support the use of MIRV in PSOC patients with ≥ 2 prior platinum-containing regimens or platinum allergy. Clinical Trial: NCT05041257.
PARP Biomarker • BRCA Biomarker
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha ) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset)
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FOLR1 expression
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VENTANA FOLR1 RxDx Assay
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
5ms
Folate receptor alpha prevalence and association with ovarian cancer patient and disease characteristics (ECP 2024)
Mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV), an FRα-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, is active in high-grade serous epithelial ovarian cancer (HGSOC)... FRα was highest in HGSOC and was associated with advanced stage and BRCA status. Sample age, anatomical site, and PFI did not affect FRα expression, suggesting that any sample is suitable for determining FRα status. Variability was observed in cores from the same specimen, which appeared to be driven by tumour heterogeneity versus biological changes.
Clinical • BRCA Biomarker
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha ) • BRCA (Breast cancer early onset)
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FOLR1 expression • BRCA mutation
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VENTANA FOLR1 RxDx Assay
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
5ms
Folate receptor alpha expression in low-grade serous ovarian cancer: Exploring new therapeutic possibilities. (PubMed, Gynecol Oncol)
Future studies of FRα-directed therapy in patients with LGSC are warranted. Discordant FRα status at recurrence suggests potential benefit for retesting. A biomarker-driven approach to direct treatment selection in LGSC is recommended. As high FRα expression is more common amongst tumors lacking MAPK pathway genetic alterations, FRα testing to determine eligibility for mirvetuximab soravtansine therapy is particularly recommended for this subgroup.
Journal
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KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
5ms
Folate Receptor Immunohistochemical Staining and Gynecologic Tumors: Initial Experience With 216 Cases. (PubMed, Int J Gynecol Pathol)
Mirvetuximab soravtansine is an antifolate receptor alpha monoclonal antibody, with an approved FOLR1-2.1 immunohistochemical biomarker...Significant differences in FOLR1 staining were noted between histotypes, age of the specimen, type of case tested, and site of disease tested. Further testing is needed to help determine the best tissue to be utilized for this new biomarker.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
5ms
STRO-002-GM1: Study of STRO-002, an Anti-Folate Receptor Alpha (FolRα) Antibody Drug Conjugate in Ovarian & Endometrial Cancers (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=160, Active, not recruiting, Sutro Biopharma, Inc. | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Aug 2024 --> Nov 2024
Enrollment closed • Trial completion date • Metastases
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
5ms
A Phase 2 Study of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853) and Pembrolizumab in Endometrial Cancer (EC) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=18, Active, not recruiting, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | N=35 --> 18 | Trial completion date: Oct 2026 --> Aug 2028 | Trial primary completion date: Oct 2024 --> Aug 2025
Enrollment closed • Enrollment change • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha ) • MLH1 (MutL homolog 1) • MSH6 (MutS homolog 6) • MSH2 (MutS Homolog 2)
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
5ms
STRO-002-GM2: A Study of STRO-002, an Anti-Folate Receptor Alpha Antibody Drug Conjugate, in Combination With Bevacizumab in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=58, Active, not recruiting, Sutro Biopharma, Inc. | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Jan 2024 --> Jan 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2023 --> Dec 2025
Enrollment closed • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy • Metastases
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002)
5ms
Mirvetuximab soravtansine in folate receptor alpha (FRα)-high platinum-resistant ovarian cancer: final overall survival and post hoc sequence of therapy subgroup results from the SORAYA trial. (PubMed, Int J Gynecol Cancer)
These results support the clinically meaningful efficacy of mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx in FRα-expressing platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, irrespective of prior treatment or sequence.
Retrospective data • Journal • PARP Biomarker
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
6ms
Enrollment open • Metastases
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
6ms
Mirvetuximab soravtansine: A breakthrough in targeted therapy for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. (PubMed, Medicine (Baltimore))
However, identified gaps, including limited diversity in patient populations, sparse quality of life data, and the need for long-term safety information, indicate areas for future research. Exploration of additional biomarkers predicting mirvetuximab soravtansine responsiveness is essential for personalized treatment.
Review • Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
6ms
A Study of LY4170156 in Participants With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=220, Recruiting, Eli Lilly and Company | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open • Tumor cell • Metastases
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LY4170156