Syntara Limited (ASX:SNT) Announces Positive Phase 2 Trial Results
Interim Data Highlights
Syntara Limited (ASX:SNT) reports positive interim data from its Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating SNT-5505, in combination with ruxolitinib (RUX), for myelofibrosis (MF). The interim results suggest SNT-5505 may serve as a breakthrough therapy, with data being presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology annual meeting. Significant findings include a 46% improvement in Total Symptom Score at 12 weeks, rising to 80% at 38 weeks of treatment. Additionally, 30% of evaluable patients achieved a clinically meaningful reduction in spleen volume.
Patient Outcomes and Safety Profile
The open-label study has enrolled 16 patients with high-risk MF, highlighting promising efficacy as the treatment progresses. Of note, 82% of patients experienced stable or reduced spleen volume, with significant improvements continuing over the duration of the trial. Importantly, SNT-5505 demonstrated an excellent safety profile, with no serious adverse events observed during the interim stage, underscoring its potential as a safe treatment option compared to existing MF therapies.
Executive Insight
Syntara CEO Gary Phillips stated, “A well tolerated drug that produces increasing and durable benefit the longer patients stay on is an exciting prospect.” He emphasised the importance of these interim findings, as they reflect potential superiority over other medications in this patient population. Professor Claire Harrison also commented on the data’s implications for long-term benefits, reinforcing the significance of SNT-5505’s mechanism in addressing the disease’s challenges.
Future Plans
Syntara plans to release further interim data in early 2025 and final data later in the year. Following a subset of patients reaching 52 weeks of treatment, the company aims to discuss trial design for a pivotal Phase 2c/3 study with the FDA. The ongoing engagement with global and regional partners is also on the agenda to further advance SNT-5505’s development.
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