Patient deaths trigger discontinuation of Ph 1 trial from SGR-2921 Program in R/R AML and HR-MDS patients
“Patient safety is our first priority, and in light of two treatment-related deaths in the Phase 1 dose-escalation study, we have made the decision to discontinue further development of SGR-2921. While disappointing given the early clinical activity observed, we believe this is the right decision for patients,” stated Margaret Dugan, M.D., chief medical officer at Schrödinger. “We had hoped to advance this investigational agent for acute myeloid leukemia as relapse rates are high, the disease progresses rapidly and there are limited therapies available. We are very grateful to the investigators, patients and families who have participated in this clinical study.”
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