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Imetelstat

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes | Small molecule | Hematology |Geron Corporation|Last Updated: May 12, 2026

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment335
FDA Designations
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Clinical Trials (2)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT05583552Study to Evaluate Imetelstat in Patients With High-Risk MDS or AML Failing HMA-based TherapyPHASE2 ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING 46Jun 5, 2023Jun 1, 2026May 12, 202611 Australia, France +1
NCT02598661Study to Evaluate Imetelstat (GRN163L) in Participants With International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Low or Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)PHASE2 ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING 289Jan 12, 2016Oct 13, 2026Jan 5, 2026126 United States, Belgium +15
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Overall Hematological Response Rate of Participants After Treatment With Imetelstat
Up to Week 17 (Visit 9; approximately 17 weeks after first dose).

The combined response assessment criteria for MDS and AML based on IWG (International Working Group) 2018 criteria (MDS) and the criteria of the European LeukemiaNet (AML) will be used to define responders. The response rate is calculated as number of responders divided by the number of all participants of the analysis set.

Phase 2: Percentage of Participants Without Any Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion During Any Consecutive 8-Weeks Period (All Participants)
Up to 5 years in Phase 2

Percentage of participants without any RBC transfusion during any consecutive 8 weeks (56 days) starting from Study Day 1 until subsequent anti-cancer therapy if any were reported. Study Day 1 is defined as the day of the first dose for participants enrolled in Phase 2. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated using Clopper-Pearson method. Percentages were rounded off to the nearest single decimal place.

Phase 2: Percentage of Participants Without Any RBC Transfusion During Any Consecutive 8-Weeks Period in Target Population
Up to 5 years in Phase 2

Percentage of participants without any RBC transfusion during any consecutive 8 weeks (56 days) starting from Study Day 1 until subsequent anti-cancer therapy if any were reported. Study Day 1 is defined as the day of the first dose for participants enrolled in Phase 2. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated using Clopper-Pearson method. Percentages were rounded off to the nearest single decimal place.

Phase 3: Percentage of Participants Without Any RBC Transfusion During Any Consecutive 8-Weeks Period
Up to 3.7 years in Phase 3

Percentage of participants without any RBC transfusion during any consecutive 8 weeks (56 days) starting from Study Day 1 until subsequent anti-cancer therapy if any were reported. Study Day 1 is defined as the day of the first dose for participants enrolled in Phase 2. The 95% CI was calculated using Clopper-Pearson method. Percentages were rounded off to the nearest single decimal place.

Secondary Endpoints
Toxicity Measured by NCI CTCAE v5.0 (National Cancer Institute - Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 5.0)
From first dose of imetelstat through the last dose received, including follow-up to 28 ± 5 days after the last dose (duration varies by subject).
Phase 2 and Phase 3: Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Deaths
Adverse events: Up to 5 years in Phase 2 and up to 3.7 years in Phase 3; Deaths: Up to 6.6 years in Phase 2 and up to 4 years in Phase 3
Phase 2 and Phase 3: Percentage of Participants Without Any RBC Transfusion During Any Consecutive 24-Weeks Period
Up to 5 years in Phase 2 and up to 3.7 years in Phase 3
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Single-arm imetelstatEXPERIMENTAL -
Phase 2: Imetelstat SodiumEXPERIMENTALImetelstat sodium administered intravenously (IV), at a starting dose of 7.5 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), every 4 weeks (on a 28-day cycle) until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, or study termination whichever occurs first. Dose escalation to 9.4 mg/kg was allowed before Protocol Amendment 2.
Phase 3: Imetelstat SodiumEXPERIMENTALImetelstat sodium administered IV, at a starting dose of 7.5 mg/kg, every 4 weeks (on a 28-day cycle) until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, or study termination whichever occurs first.
Phase 3: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORImetelstat sodium-matching placebo administered IV, every 4 weeks (on a 28-day cycle), until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, or study termination whichever occurs first.
QTc Substudy: Imetelstat SodiumEXPERIMENTALImetelstat sodium administered IV, at a starting dose of 7.5 mg/kg, every 4 weeks (on a 28-day cycle) until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, or study termination whichever occurs first.
QTc Substudy: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORImetelstat sodium-matching placebo administered IV, every 4 weeks (on a 28-day cycle), until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, or study termination whichever occurs first. If after a minimum of 2 treatment cycles a participant has no significant change to pRBC transfusion burden or evidence of clinical benefit per Investigator, after discussion with the Sponsor the participant, he/she may be permitted to start treatment with imetelstat sodium.
Extension Phase: Imetelstat SodiumEXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to the imetelstat sodium arm in the Phase 3 and the VR QTc Substudy, based on the response will continue to receive imetelstat sodium IV, at the dose they were receiving in the Phase 3 or VR QTc Substudy, every 4 weeks (on a 28-day cycle) until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, study termination, or up to 3 years whichever occurs first.
Extension Phase: Extended Follow-upEXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to the placebo arm in the Phase 3 study will enter the Extended Follow-up part of the Extension Phase and continue in follow up until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, study termination, or whichever occurs first up to approximately 3 years.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
Imetelstat sodiumDRUGIntravenous injection
PlaceboDRUGImetelstat sodium-matching placebo IV infusion.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites11

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed written informed consent * Male and female ≥ 18 years at the first screening * Must be able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements * Initial diagnosis of AML or MDS according to WHO (World Health Organization) 2016 classification * At leas...

Countries:AustraliaFranceGermanyUnited StatesBelgiumCanadaCzechiaIsraelItalyNetherlandsPolandRussiaSouth KoreaSpainSwitzerlandTurkey (Türkiye)UkraineUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)
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