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HUTCHMED Completes Patient Enrollment of Phase II Registration Trial of Amdizalisib in Follicular Lymphoma in China Hong Kong, Shanghai & Florham Park, NJ - Monday

Key Takeaway: HUTCHMED has announced the completion of patient enrollment for its Phase II registration trial of amdizalisib in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma. The trial, conducted at over 35 sites in China, aims to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety compared to existing treatment options. Topline results are anticipated in the latter half of 2023, with the potential to apply for marketing authorization depending on positive outcomes. Amdizalisib, a selective oral inhibitor targeting PI3K, may provide a beneficial profile for treating hematologic cancers.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • HUTCHMED has completed patient enrollment, marking a significant milestone.
  • The trial seeks to evaluate the efficacy and safety of amdizalisib, indicating strong commitment to development in oncology.
  • Topline results are expected in the second half of 2023, suggesting timely progress.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The company faces risks related to meeting clinical study endpoints.
  • Regulatory approval in different jurisdictions is uncertain, leading to potential delays.
  • Economic impacts and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could affect study timelines and market acceptance.

Full Press Release Details

HUTCHMED Completes Patient Enrollment of Phase II Registration Trial of Amdizalisib in Follicular Lymphoma in China
Hong Kong, Shanghai & Florham Park, NJ - Monday, February 27, 2023: HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED") (Nasdaq/AIM: HCM, HKEX: 13) today announces that it has completed patient enrollment of Phase II registration trial of amdizalisib in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma ("FL"), a subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ("NHL"). The last patient was enrolled on February 24, 2023.
The clinical trial is a multi-center, single-arm, open-label clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of amdizalisib once a day oral monotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory FL or marginal zone lymphoma ("MZL"). The primary endpoint is objective response rate ("ORR"), with secondary endpoints including complete response rate (CRR), progression-free survival (PFS), time to response (TTR) and duration of response (DoR). A total of 108 relapsed/refractory FL patients were enrolled. The trial is being conducted in over 35 sites in China. Additional details may be found at clinicaltrials.gov, using identifier NCT04849351.
Topline results on the FL patients in this trial are expected to be reported in the second half of 2023, followed by submission of results for presentation at an appropriate medical conference. If positive, HUTCHMED would initiate plans to apply for marketing authorization of amdizalisib for relapsed/refractory FL from the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).
PI3K (phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta) is a lipid kinase that controls the activation of several important signaling proteins. Upon an antigen binding to B-cell receptors, PI3K can be activated through the Lyn and Syk signaling cascade. The abnormal activation of B-cell receptor signaling is closely related to the development of B-cell type hematological cancers, which represent approximately 85% of all NHL cases. Therefore, PI3K is a target for drugs that aim to prevent or treat hematologic cancer.
FL accounts for approximately 17% of NHL and MZL accounts for approximately 8% of NHL. In the U.S., there were estimated 13,000 and 6,000 new cases of FL and MZL in 2020, respectively. In China, there were estimated 16,000 and 7,000 new cases of FL and MZL in 2020, respectively.1,2,3
Amdizalisib (HMPL-689) is a novel, selective and potent oral inhibitor targeting the isoform PI3K . Amdizalisib's pharmacokinetic ("PK") properties are favorable with good oral absorption, moderate tissue distribution and low clearance in preclinical PK studies, suggesting a low risk of drug accumulation and drug-to-drug interaction. Because of its high target selectivity and optimal PK profile, amdizalisib has the potential to demonstrate an optimal benefit-risk profile in this class.
In addition to the current Phase II trial and the supportive Phase I trial in China, amdizalisib is also being evaluated in combination with tazemetostat (a methyl trans ferase inhibitor of EZH2) in patients with relapsed or refractory lymphoma in a Phase II study in China.
HUTCHMED currently retains all rights to amdizalisib worldwide.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect HUTCHMED's current expectations regarding future events, including its expectations regarding the therapeutic potential of amdizalisib for patients with NHL, the further clinical development for amdizalisib, its expectations as to whether such studies would meet their primary or secondary endpoints, and its expectations as to the timing of the completion and the release of results from such studies. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, assumptions regarding enrollment rates, timing and availability of subjects meeting a study's inclusion and exclusion criteria, changes to clinical protocols or regulatory requirements, unexpected adverse events or safety issues, the ability of amdizalisib, including as a combination therapy, to meet the primary or secondary endpoint of a study, to obtain regulatory approval in different jurisdictions, to gain commercial acceptance after obtaining regulatory approval, the potential market of amdizalisib for a targeted indication, the sufficiency of funding and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general economic, regulatory and political conditions. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. For further discussion of these and other risks, see HUTCHMED's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on AIM and on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. HUTCHMED undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
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Annie Cheng, Vice President +1 (973) 567 3786
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Europe - Ben Atwell / Alex Shaw, FTI Consulting +44 20 3727 1030 / +44 7771 913 902 (Mobile) / +44 7779 545 055 (Mobile) / HUTCHMED@fticonsulting.com
Asia - Zhou Yi, Brunswick +852 9783 6894 (Mobile) / HUTCHMED@brunswickgroup.com
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1 Source: NCCN - https://www.nccn.org
3 Source: GLOBOCAN - https://gco.iarc.fr/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Phase II trial of amdizalisib?

The trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of amdizalisib in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

How many patients were enrolled in the trial?

A total of 108 patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma were enrolled.

When are the topline results expected to be released?

Topline results for the trial are anticipated in the second half of 2023.

What is the main endpoint of the trial?

The primary endpoint of the trial is the objective response rate (ORR).

What type of drug is amdizalisib?

Amdizalisib is a novel, selective oral inhibitor targeting the PI3K delta isoform.

Last updated: Feb 27, 2023