FIRCE-1 Ph 2 Study of Firi-cel to Discontinue; Advances Remaining Programs While Evaluating Strategic Options

“We are disappointed with these unexpected results from our Phase 2 study. Durability of complete response is an important clinical goal for LBCL patients who are R/R to CD19 CAR T-cell therapy. Combined with a higher-than-expected occurrence and severity of IEC-HS, the data generated so far does not meet our expectations of a competitive benefit-risk profile for patients in the context of available treatment options. Therefore, we believe it is in the best interest of both patients and shareholders to discontinue the study,” said Gina Chapman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CARGO Therapeutics. “While we continue to advance CRG-023 into the clinic this year and progress our novel allogeneic platform, we will also evaluate our strategic options. We are grateful for the patients, caregivers and families who were involved in the FIRCE-1 study, as well as the investigators who partnered closely with us and with whom we look forward to continuing to collaborate. I’d also like to recognize and thank all of our employees at CARGO, including those being impacted by today’s decision, who have worked tirelessly on behalf of patients and made meaningful contributions to our Company’s mission.”
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