Patient death triggers switch to standard FC Lymphodepletion Regimen in the ALPHA3 Trial for Cemacabtagene Ansegedleucel (Cema-Cel) in 1L Consolidation for LBCL
“The loss of a patient is always deeply saddening, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the patient’s family,” said David Chang, M.D., Ph.D., President, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder of Allogene. “This event, which prompted an early review of the trial data, compelled us to make a decisive choice – one that may ultimately help bring this potentially life-saving therapy to patients more quickly. The ability to administer cema-cel following standard FC lymphodepletion in an outpatient setting will simplify study treatment and has the potential to accelerate trial enrollment and streamline regulatory review, ultimately transforming care for patients.”
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