Pfizer Stops Pancreatic Trial after Strong Results

Pfizer's Phase III trial of Sutent has been stopped early after the drug showed significant benefit in patients with advanced pancreatic islet cell tumors, or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

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By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

Pfizer’s Phase III trial of Sutent has been stopped early after the drug showed significant benefit in patients with advanced pancreatic islet cell tumors, or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. An independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) concluded that Sutent demonstrated greater progression-free survival compared to placebo plus best supportive care in patients with pancreatic islet cell tumors and recommended stopping the trial. “We are delighted by these findings which demonstrate ...

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