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Asciminib

Phase 4FDA approved

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Oct 15, 2026

Asciminib development status

FDA approval on record Oct 29, 2021 as Scemblix
Approval holderNovartis
ApplicationNDA215358
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT06427811)
Phase scored for NVSPhase 3
Registered trials 21 across 5 sponsors since Aug 2016

Label indication SCEMBLIX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: Newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase (CP). This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on major molecular response rate [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s). FDA label

Asciminib target and mechanism

Molecular targetABL1, BCR
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Asciminib (ABL001), ABL001, Asciminib Pediatric formulation group, Asciminib Adult formulation group, Asciminib Adult formulation, Asciminib Pediatric formulation, Asciminib single agent

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials15
Total Enrollment1,782

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Asciminib clinical trials

Asciminib · 15 trials · 17 indications

Phase 3 4Phase 2 4Phase 1 7
NCT05456191A Study to Investigate Tolerability and Efficacy of Asciminib (Oral) Versus Nilotinib (Oral) in Adult Participants (≥18 Years of Age) With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Chronic Phase (Ph+ CML-CP)Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING568 Analytics
NCT04948333Asciminib Treatment Optimization in ≥ 3rd Line CML-CPChronic Myelogenous Leukemia
COMPLETED199 Analytics
NCT04666259Asciminib in Monotherapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Chronic Phase (CML-CP) With and Without T315I MutationChronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Chronic Phase
COMPLETED56 Analytics
NCT03106779Study of Efficacy of CML-CP Patients Treated With ABL001 Versus Bosutinib, Previously Treated With 2 or More TKIsChronic Myelogenous Leukemia
COMPLETED233 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study to Investigate Tolerability and Efficacy of Asciminib (Oral) Versus Nilotinib (Oral) in Adult Participants (≥18 Years of Age) With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Chronic Phase (Ph+ CML-CP)
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Asciminib Treatment Optimization in ≥ 3rd Line CML-CP
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Asciminib in Monotherapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Chronic Phase (CML-CP) With and Without T315I Mutation
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Efficacy of CML-CP Patients Treated With ABL001 Versus Bosutinib, Previously Treated With 2 or More TKIs
Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Time to Discontinuation of Study Treatment Due to Adverse Event (TTDAE) (From Interim Analysis)
From date of first dose to date of treatment discontinuation due to AE, assessed after 50 events had occurred, about 2 years since first patient first visit (FPFV).

TTDAE is defined as the interval from the date of first study treatment administration to the date of discontinuation of study treatment due to an adverse event (AE). The comparison between the asciminib and nilotinib treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, in which discontinuations due to AE are considered the event of interest and discontinuations for reasons other than AE are treated as competing risks. The number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to AE within the specified timeframe is presented in the results table. The formal comparison between treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, and the corresponding hazard ratio, confidence interval, and p-value are provided in the Statistical Analysis section. The TTDAE endpoint is event-driven by counting how many participants have experienced treatment discontinuations due to AE.

Time to Discontinuation of Study Treatment Due to Adverse Event (TTDAE) (From Primary Analysis)
From date of first dose to date of treatment discontinuation due to AE, assessed after 67 events had occurred, about 2.5 years since first patient first visit (FPFV),

TTDAE is defined as the interval from the date of first study treatment administration to the date of discontinuation of study treatment due to an adverse event (AE). The comparison between the asciminib and nilotinib treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, in which discontinuations due to AE are considered the event of interest and discontinuations for reasons other than AE are treated as competing risks. The number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to AE within the specified timeframe is presented in the results table. The formal comparison between treatment arms is performed using a cause-specific hazard model, and the corresponding hazard ratio, confidence interval, and p-value are provided in the Statistical Analysis section. The TTDAE endpoint is event-driven by counting how many participants have experienced treatment discontinuations due to AE.

Major Molecular Response (MMR) Rate at Week 48 for All Patients With no Evidence of MMR at Baseline
Week 48

Major Molecular Response (MMR) is defined as a significant reduction in the level of BCR::ABL1 transcripts, which are the genetic markers of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Specifically, MMR is achieved when there is a ≥ 3.0 log reduction in BCR::ABL1 transcripts compared to a standardized baseline, which corresponds to a BCR::ABL1/ABL1 ratio of ≤ 0.1% on the international scale (IS). The Major Molecular Response (MMR) rate at Week 48 for all patients with no evidence of MMR at baseline refers to the percentage of patients who achieve MMR after 48 weeks of treatment, despite not having MMR at the start.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events for Cohorts A and B up to 24 Weeks
Baseline to up to 24 Weeks

Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) are summarized by cohort. Clinically significant findings for vitals, laboratory values and electrocardiogram (ECG) are reported as adverse events and or serious adverse events as determined by the investigator.

Major Molecular Response (MMR) Rate at 24 Weeks
24 weeks

MMR was defined as a ≥ 3.0 log reduction in BCR-ABL1 transcripts compared to the standardized baseline equivalent to ≤ 0.1% BCR-ABL1/ABL% by international scale (IS) as measured by RQ-PCR.

MMR at Week 48
48 weeks

MMR is defined as BCR::ABL1 IS ≤0.1%. MMR is defined as a ≥ 3.0 log reduction in BCR::ABL1 transcripts compared to the standardized baseline equivalent to ≤ 0.1 % BCR::ABL1/ABL % by international scale as measured by RQ-PCR.

Rate of BCR::ABL1 (Breakpoint Cluster Region Gene::Abelson proto-oncogene) IS (International Scale) ≤ 1% [MR2 (Molecular Response 2)]
Month 12

Evaluation of asciminib efficacy : proportion of patients with MR2 (BCR::ABL1 IS ≤1%) level of response at 12 months.

Percentage of participants who achieve Major Molecular Response (MMR) in the 2L setting
Baseline up to 12 months

MMR is defined as BCR::ABL1IS ≤ 0.1%. A patient will be counted as having achieved MMR at 12 month if he/she meets the MMR criterion at 12 month.

Major molecular response rate of asciminib
week 24

Evaluate the major molecular response rate at 24 weeks in asciminib arm

Number of participants with a dose-limiting toxicity at each dose level
Day 1 of treatment until 30 days post last dose

Safety of administering asciminib in combination with trastuzumab by measuring number of participants with a dose-limiting toxicity at each dose level

Number of participants with a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR)
Day 1 of treatment through up to 112 weeks

Efficacy at maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined by the number of participants with a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as determined by Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) Criteria for Brain Metastases (RANO-BM).

Part 1 Dose Escalation: Incidence of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) occurring during cycle 1 (debulking induction)
During Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 28 days)

A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) is defined as an adverse event which starts between Day 1 and Day 28, is suspected by the investigator to be related to asciminib, and meets one of the several criteria.

Part 1 Dose Escalation: Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) during cycle 1 (debulking induction)
During Cycle 1 (Cycle = 28 days)

An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.

Part 2 Dose Expansion: Percentage of complete response/remission (CR) evaluable participants who achieve CR treated at recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) (debulking induction)
End of Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 28 days)

Participants with Complete Response/Remission (CR) will achieve the following: No circulating blasts or extramedullary disease; No lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, skin/gum infiltration, testicular mass/CNS involvement; Marrow \<5% blasts (M1) OR \< 1% blasts by flow cytometry. If a discrepancy occurs between disease detection methods, the result of the flow cytometry assay will be used to determine CR status; Peripheral blood count recovery; ANC \> 1000μL and platelets \> 100,000μL. CR evaluable: Participants will be considered CR evaluable for Part 2 if they have relapsed/refractory Ph+ ALL defined as either \>1% bone marrow (BM) blasts by MFC or immunoglobulin/T-cell receptor (IG/TCR) PCR, OR \> 5% BM blasts by morphologic evaluation at enrollment and are treated at RP2D.

Primary Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameter: AUClast
52 weeks

Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).

Primary PK parameter: AUCtau
52 weeks

Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).

Secondary PK parameter: Cmax
52 weeks

Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).

Secondary PK parameter: Tmax
52 weeks

Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).

Secondary PK parameter: Ctrough
52 weeks

Goal: identifying the pediatric formulation dose (fed) leading to asciminib exposure comparable to 40 mg BID in adult patients (fasted).

Pharmacokinetics: Plasma concentration of asciminib by AUClast
pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 hours post-dose

The AUC from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time (tlast) (ng\*h/mL)

Pharmacokinetics: Plasma concentration of asciminib by AUCinf
pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 hours post-dose

The AUC from time zero to infinity (ng\*h/mL)

Pharmacokinetics: Plasma concentration of asciminib by Cmax
pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 hours post-dose

The maximum (peak) observed plasma, blood, serum, or other body fluid drug concentration after single dose administration (ng/mL)

Pharmacokinetics: Clearance of asciminib from plasma by CL/F
pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 hours post-dose

The total body clearance of drug from the plasma (L/h)

Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ABL001
42 Days

To define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ABL001 for participants with BCR-ABL positive (BCR-ABL+) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in lymphoid blast crisis.

Primary Pharmacokinetics (PK): Cmax
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Primary Pharmacokinetics (PK): AUClast
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Primary Pharmacokinetics (PK): AUCinf
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): Tmax
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): T 1/2
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): CL/F
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): Vz/F
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Incidence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) during the first cycle of study treatment
First Cycle is 28 days

Determine the MTD and/or RDE of ABL001 as single agent in CML and Ph+ ALL, and in combination with either nilotinib or imatinib or dasatinib in CML patients

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Major Molecular Response (MMR) at Scheduled Data Collection Time Points
approximately 7.5 years
Percentage of Participants With Major Molecular Response (MMR) by Scheduled Data Collection Time Points
approximately 7.5 years
Percentage of Participants With MR4.0 at Scheduled Data Collection Time Points
approximately 7.5 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
AsciminibEXPERIMENTALParticipants received asciminib 80 mg once a day (QD).
NilotinibACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive nilotinib 300 mg BID
ABL001EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be treated with 80 mg of ABL001 (40 mg BID or 80mg QD). In patients not achieving MMR at 48 weeks or losing the response after the week 48 assessment up to week 108, asciminib dose may be escalated to 200 mg q.d. if in the investigator's opinion the patient may benefit from the escalation.
Cohort AEXPERIMENTAL40 mg asciminib orally twice daily (BID)
Cohort BEXPERIMENTAL80 mg asciminib orally once daily (QD)
Cohort CEXPERIMENTAL200 mg asciminib orally twice daily (BID)
BosutinibACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients were randomized to bosutinib 500mg QD
Single arm studyEXPERIMENTALThis study will enroll pediatric patients (≥ 1 and \< 18 years of age) with newly diagnosed or previously treated with Philadelphia positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Chronic Phase (Ph+ CML-CP) with or without known T315I mutation
Asciminib (Scemblix®)EXPERIMENTALAsciminib will be administered 200 mg twice a day orally. The minimum dose is 200 mg, and maximum dose is 400 mg.
asciminb armEXPERIMENTALPatients will receive asciminib (40 mg BID continuous)
best available treatment armEXPERIMENTALPatients will receive best available therapy chosen by investigator
Asciminib TrastuzumabEXPERIMENTALCombination of asciminib and trastuzumab
Single ArmEXPERIMENTALAsciminib Adult formulation group: escalating doses evaluated Asciminib Pediatric formulation group: dose is based on body weight; dose level being evaluated will be converted into a mg/kg daily dose. For known T315I mutation: Fixed asciminib dose twice daily or the pediatric formulation dose equivalent twice daily.
Normal renal functionEXPERIMENTALhealthy volunteers with normal renal function
Severe renal impairmentEXPERIMENTALsubjects with severe renal impairment
Moderate renal impairmentEXPERIMENTALsubject with moderate renal impairment
Mild renal impairmentEXPERIMENTALsubjects with mild renal impairment
ABL001, Dasatinib, Prednisone, BlinatumomabEXPERIMENTAL\- Dose escalation will occur conventional Fibonocci 3+3 dose escalation scheme to determine a recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) * Dasatinib-Fixed doses oral once a day per cycle * ABL001 is administered orally daily per cycle * Prednisone-Fixed doses oral once a day per cycle. \--- Prednisone will be tapered and stop during cycle 2. * Blinatumomab - intravenous continuous infusion beginning no earlier than cycle 2 day 1 * Blinatumomab - Day 1-28 of each 42-day cycle, cycles 2-6, total of 5 cycles
Asciminib in CML patientsEXPERIMENTALDose escalation study estimated the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended dose for expansion (RDE) of asciminib in adult patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Asciminib+Nilotinib in CML patientsEXPERIMENTALDose escalation study estimated the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in combination with Nilotinib in adult CML patients
Asciminib in Ph+ ALL patientsEXPERIMENTALDose escalation study estimated the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in adult patients with Ph positive ALL patients
Asciminib+Imatinib in CML patientsEXPERIMENTALDose escalation study to estimate the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in combination with imatinib in adult CML patients
Asciminib+dasatinib in CML patientsEXPERIMENTALDose escalation study estimated the MTD and/or RDE of asciminib in combination with dasatinib in adult CML patients

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AsciminibDRUGAsciminib 80 mg QD administered under fasting conditions.
NilotinibDRUGNilotinib 300 mg twice a day (BID) was administered under fasting conditions.
ABL001 40mg BIDDRUGOne tablet of 40 mg will be taken orally twice a day (BID)
ABL001 80mg QDDRUGTwo tablets of 40 mg will be taken orally once a day (QD)
ABL001 200mg QDDRUGFive tablets of 40 mg will be taken orally once a day (QD)
ABL001DRUGAsciminib will be supplied as 20 mg or 40 mg strength tablets will be administered orally in accordance with the assigned cohort.
BosutinibDRUG500 mg tablets was taken orally once daily (QD)
Asciminib single agentDRUGAsciminib (labelled as ABL001) administered as 40 mg tablet (adult formulation) or as 1 mg film-coated granules mini-tablets (pediatric formulation)
ABL001/AsciminibDRUGThe study treatment for this clinical trial is an investigational drug called asciminib, which is marketed under the brand name Scemblix®. Asciminib is a compound that is being evaluated for its efficacy and safety in the treatment of the target condition. The minimum dose of asciminib to be administered in this study is 200 mg, while the maximum dose is 400 mg. The dose is planned as 200 mg twice a day (BID). The drug will be administered orally, allowing for convenient and non-invasive administration.
best available treatmentOTHERBest available treatment will be based on investigator's choice identified prior to randomization. Dose and frequency will depend on label and institutional guidelines for various BAT
Asciminib and TrastuzumabCOMBINATION_PRODUCTEach study treatment cycle will last 21 days. Asciminib will be taken orally every day during the treatment period at the dose determined as the MTD during the safety lead-in in combination with trastuzumab at a standard dose of 6mg/kg IV. Asciminib dose will begin at 80 mg daily (dose level 1), with a potential range from 40 mg daily (dose level -1A, with trastuzumab) to 200 mg bid (dose level 3, with trastuzumab) depending on the results of the safety lead-in. Trastuzumab will be given intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SQ) on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle.
Asciminib Adult formulationDRUGoral, administered daily (twice daily for participants with known T315I mutation); Cycles 1, 2, 3
Asciminib Pediatric formulationDRUGoral, administered daily (twice daily for participants with known T315I mutation); Cycles 1, 2, 3
DexamethasoneDRUGFixed doses, oral (preferred) or intravenous (IV) twice daily; Cycle 1, Days 1 - 14; (Cycle 1 = 28 days)
VincristineDRUGFixed doses, IV, weekly; Cycle 1
BlinatumomabDRUGDosing based on bone marrow disease burden and weight. Continuous IV infusion; Cycles 2, 3
Methotrexate (intrathecal)DRUGIntrathecal
Cytarabine (intrathecal)DRUGIntrathecal
Hydrocortisone (intrathecal)DRUGIntrathecal
Prednisolone (intrathecal)DRUGIntrathecal
Asciminib Pediatric formulation groupDRUGAsciminib Pediatric formulation group: 1 mg film-coated granules in a size 0 capsule will be supplied, taken orally (capsules are a container for the granules and are not ingested): 10 mg (10x 1 mg film-coated granules in capsule) 15 mg (15x 1 mg film-coated granules in capsule) 30 mg (30x 1 mg film-coated granules in capsule)
Asciminib Adult formulation groupDRUGAsciminib Adult formulation group: 40 mg tablets BID, taken orally. 20 mg tablets BID, taken orally.
DasatinibDRUGFixed doses oral once a day per 28 day cycle
PrednisoneDRUGFixed doses oral once a day per 28 day cycle Prednisone will be tapered and stop during cycle 2.
Asciminib (ABL001)DRUGAsciminib was be administered orally in a dose escalation schedule.
ImatinibDRUGAsciminib and imatinib was administered orally in CML patients
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites119

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study. * Male or female patients ≥ 18 years of age. * Patients with CML-CP within 3 months of diagnosis. * Diagnosis of CML-CP (European Leukemia Network \[ELN\] 2020 criteria) with cytogenetic confirma...

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Frequently asked questions about Asciminib

What is asciminib used for?

Asciminib is an investigational small molecule being studied in several cancers, including Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic or accelerated phase, and HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer with brain metastases. It is also being evaluated in pediatric and young adult patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia positive or ABL-class Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

What does asciminib target?

Asciminib targets ABL1 and BCR. It is an inhibitor that binds to the ABL1 kinase, including the BCR-ABL1 fusion protein that drives Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemias. By inhibiting this target, asciminib is designed to block the signaling that promotes cancer cell growth in these conditions.

Who makes asciminib?

Asciminib is developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis is the sponsor of the clinical trials evaluating asciminib in leukemias and HER2 positive breast cancer.

What phase is asciminib in?

Asciminib is in Phase 1 development overall, with additional Phase 2 trials ongoing. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for the indications currently being studied. The clinical program includes both Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies across leukemias and HER2 positive breast cancer.

What clinical trials is asciminib in?

Asciminib is being studied in several clinical trials, including NCT07387926 in pediatric and young adult Philadelphia positive or ABL-class Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia, NCT07354074 in pediatric Philadelphia positive chronic myeloid leukemia chronic phase, NCT07136428 in HER2 positive breast cancer brain metastases, and NCT06514534 in chronic myeloid leukemia with the T315I mutation.

Is asciminib the same as ABL001?

Yes, asciminib is also known as ABL001. Other names used for this agent in study protocols include asciminib single agent, asciminib 80mg once daily, ABL001 40mg twice daily, and asciminib in combination with trastuzumab. These refer to the same investigational drug.