Adjuvant KEYTRUDA + WELIREG Reduced the Risk of Disease Recurrence or Death by 28% vs KEYTRUDA Monotherapy in Certain Patients With Earlier-Stage RCC
“LITESPARK-022 is a critical part of our comprehensive RCC clinical development program, and the Phase 3 results presented at ASCO GU underscore the importance of KEYTRUDA and WELIREG in helping to treat patients with certain types of renal cell carcinoma,” said Dr. M. Catherine Pietanza, vice president, Global Clinical Development, Merck Research Laboratories. “These findings represent the first positive Phase 3 data for WELIREG in earlier stages of disease, as well as the first positive Phase 3 results for a HIF‑2α inhibitor and immunotherapy combination, reinforcing our commitment to exploring novel treatment approaches to improve upon established treatment paradigms for patients in need.”
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