FDA Study May Proceed Letter received for Pivotal Ph 3 Trial of Amezalpat Combination Therapy for the Treatment of 1L HCC
“The clinical and regulatory team at Tempest are thrilled to receive this notice from FDA with respect to the planned pivotal Phase 3 trial to evaluate amezalpat as a potential treatment for first-line liver cancer,” said Sam Whiting M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer and head of R&D of Tempest. “Previously reported positive Phase 2 data underscore amezalpat’s potential to improve the survival of patients facing this life-threatening disease, and our team is dedicated to advancing the program and bringing amezalpat to patients.”
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