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Pelabresib

Phase 3

Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF) | Small molecule | Hematology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jun 4, 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 Enrollment466
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (2)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT07357727A Phase 3 Study of Pelabresib (DAK539) and Ruxolitinib in Myelofibrosis (MF)PHASE3 RECRUITING 460May 27, 2026Dec 27, 2030Jun 4, 202611 United States, Australia +3
NCT07340138Study of Pelabresib add-on to Ruxolitinib in Japanese Adult Patients With MyelofibrosisPHASE1 RECRUITING 6Apr 15, 2026Dec 18, 2030Jun 2, 20267 Japan
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Number of Participants with Splenic Response (SVR35) by Central Radiology Reads at Week 24 in participants with baseline total symptom score (TSS) ≥ 25
Week 24

Spleen Response (SVR35) is defined as achieving a reduction of at least 35 percent in spleen volume from baseline to Week 24, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan, and assessed by a centralized radiology review in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 25.

Absolute change from baseline in total symptom score (TSS) at Week 24 in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 25
Baseline, Week 24

Symptom improvement at Week 24 is defined as the absolute change from baseline in the total symptom score (TSS) at Week 24, as measured by the Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form version 4.0 (MFSAF v4.0) in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 25.

Number of Participants with Splenic Response (SVR35) by Central Radiology Reads at Week 24 in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 15
Week 24

Spleen Response (SVR35) is defined as achieving a reduction of at least 35 percent in spleen volume from baseline to Week 24, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan, and assessed by a centralized radiology review in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 15.

Absolute change from baseline in total symptom score (TSS) at Week 24 in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 15
Baseline, Week 24

Symptom improvement at Week 24 is defined as the absolute change from baseline in the total symptom score (TSS) at Week 24, as measured by the Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form version 4.0 (MFSAF v4.0) in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 15.

Incidence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)
Up to 21 days

A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) is defined as any adverse event or abnormal laboratory finding that is not attributable to the underlying disease, disease progression, intercurrent illness or injury, or concomitant medications, occurring within the first 21 days of pelabresib treatment and meeting the protocol-specified criteria. Adverse events will be graded according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 5.0. For Japanese safety confirmation of the 125 mg QD dose, DLTs will be included in the decision-making process.

Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
Through study completion, an average of approximately 4 years

The analysis of adverse events will include categorization by type, frequency, and severity, as graded by the NCI CTCAE version 5.0.

Secondary Endpoints
Number of Participants with Splenic Response (SVR35) by Central Radiology Reads over time
Week 12, Week 36, Week 48 and every 12 weeks thereafter till End of Study (an average of 3 years)
Absolute change from baseline and percentage change from baseline in spleen volume over time
Baseline, Week 12, Week 24, Week 36, Week 48, and every 12 weeks thereafter till End of Study (an average of 3 years)
Time to first SVR35 response
From date of randomization to the date of first SVR35 response, assessed up to approximately 3 years
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1: Pelabresib + RuxolitinibEXPERIMENTALParticipants in this arm receive pelabresib (DAK539) orally once daily for 14 days of each 21-day cycle, in combination with ruxolitinib, which is taken orally twice daily throughout each cycle. Participants may continue receiving study treatment until they experience unacceptable toxicity, disease progression, or until either the investigator or the participant decides to discontinue treatment.
Arm 2: Placebo + RuxolitinibPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants in this arm receive a matching placebo orally once daily for 14 days of each 21-day cycle, together with ruxolitinib, which is also taken orally twice daily throughout each cycle. Participants may continue receiving study treatment until they experience unacceptable toxicity, disease progression, or until either the investigator or the participant decides to discontinue treatment.
Pelabresib + RuxolitinibEXPERIMENTALEligible participants will receive pelabresib 125 mg once daily (QD) in combination with ruxolitinib at doses ranging from 5 to 25 mg twice daily (BID).
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
PelabresibDRUGPelabresib monohydrate tablets
RuxolitinibDRUGRuxolitinib phosphate tablets
PlaceboDRUGMatches pelabresib
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites11

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Participants have diagnosis of primary myelofibrosis (PMF) or post-polycythemia vera myelofibrosis (post-PV MF) or post-essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis (post-ET MF) according to the International Consensus Classification (ICC) of Myeloid Neoplasms and Acute Leukemi...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaChinaSouth KoreaSwitzerlandJapan
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