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Artesunate pessary

Phase 1

Cervix Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Gilead Sciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 19, 2025

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
UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment17
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (1)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT06165614Artesunate Pessaries (Vaginal Inserts) for Cervical Precancer in KenyaPHASE1 COMPLETED 17Mar 4, 2024Apr 10, 2025Aug 19, 20251 Kenya
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
the type, frequency, severity and duration of adverse events
From the first day of the study treatment to week 14 ( 8 weeks after artesunate use)

Safety will be assessed by evaluating the type, frequency, severity, and duration of adverse events (AEs) using the U.S National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, v5.0 (CTCAE 5.0). The NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events is a descriptive terminology that can be utilized for Adverse Event (AE) reporting. A grading (severity) scale is provided for each AE term. Grade 1 Mild; asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicated. Grade 2 Moderate; minimal, local, or noninvasive intervention indicated; limiting age-appropriate instrumental Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Grade 3 Severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization indicated; disabling; limiting self-care ADL. Grade 4 Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated. Grade 5 Death related to AE.

Secondary Endpoints
Adherence
From the first day of the study treatment to week 14 ( 8 weeks after artesunate use)
Change in lesion
From the first day of the study treatment to week 24
Histologic regression
From the first day of the study treatment to week 24
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Artesunate vaginal inserts/ pessariesEXPERIMENTALArtesunate vaginal inserts/pessaries are used as a treatment for cervical precancerous lesions.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
Artesunate pessaryDRUGSubjects will self-administer 200 mg of Artesunate pessary (vaginal insert) daily for 5 days, on weeks 1, 3, 5, 7.
ColposcopyPROCEDUREColposcopy is a procedure that allows close examination of the cervix, vagina, and vulva, performed on weeks 8 and 14.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — N/A
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cervical lesions referred for excision with CIN2/3 diagnosis on biopsy 2. Weight ≥50 kg 3. Agreement to use contraception (barriers or hormonal) through week 24 of the study if of childbearing age. 4. Ability and willingness to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: ...

Countries:Kenya
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