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Jakafi/Jakavi enters Phase III for Pancreatic Cancer-Incyte + Novartis

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Last updated:21st Jan 2014
Published:21st Jan 2014
Source: Pharmawand

An agreement has been reached with the FDA and Incyte Corporation to conduct a Phase III registrational studies of Jakafi/Jakavi (ruxolitinib) for the second-line treatment of Pancreatic Cancer under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) designation. The study will enroll participants with the characteristics identified by the Phase II RECAP patient population. Additionally, Incyte will not need to have a companion diagnostic. The Phase III study is expected to begin enrolment in the first quarter of 2014.

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