Regeneron Provides Update on Phase 3 Trial of Fianlimab  Combination in First-Line Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

Regeneron Provides Update on Phase 3 Trial of Fianlimab Combination in First-Line Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

The trial did not reach statistical significance for the primary endpoint of improvement in progression-free survival (PFS)

A numeric improvement of 5.1 months in median PFS was observed for the high-dose fianlimab combination compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy

Phase 3 head-to-head trial of the high-dose fianlimab combination versus Opdualag® (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) is ongoing

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today reviewed results from the Phase 3 trial evaluating two dose levels of fianlimab (LAG-3 inhibitor) in combination with cemiplimab (PD-1 inhibitor) as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic melanoma. The trial did not reach statistical significance for the primary endpoint of improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to pembrolizumab (PD-1 inhibitor) monotherapy. No new safety signals were identified with the fianlimab combination.

  High-Dose
Combination

(n=508)
Low-Dose
Combination

(n=422)
Pembrolizumab
Monotherapy

(n=462)
Cemiplimab
Monotherapy*

(n=154)
Primary endpoint:
median PFS, months
(95% Confidence
Interval [CI])

11.5 (6.3, 16.8)



9.6 (6.2, 13.9)





6.4 (4.4, 11.1)

6.3 (4.0, 17.2)

Hazard Ratio (95%
CI)
Relative to
Pembrolizumab

0.845 (0.709,
1.008)
0.931 (0.773,
1.122)#
   
p-Value p=0.0627 p=0.4661#    

*Cemiplimab was used to define contribution of components and was not used in the statistical comparison
# Low dose combination compared against subset of concurrently randomized patients on pembrolizumab (n=421)

Detailed results from the trial will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting.

A Phase 3 head-to-head trial, also in first-line unresectable or metastatic melanoma, evaluating the high-dose fianlimab combination versus Opdualag® (nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw) is ongoing.

The potential uses of fianlimab and cemiplimab described above are investigational, and safety and efficacy of this combination have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.

About the Phase 3 Trial
This randomized, double-blind Phase 3 trial is investigating the combination of fianlimab and cemiplimab versus pembrolizumab in patients 12 years of age or older with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic melanoma who have not received a previous systemic treatment for advanced disease. The trial enrolled 1,546 patients who were randomized to receive either: 1600 mg fianlimab and 350 mg cemiplimab (high-dose combination) every 3 weeks; 400 mg fianlimab and 350 mg cemiplimab (low-dose combination) every 3 weeks; placebo and 200 mg pembrolizumab every 3 weeks; or placebo and 350 mg cemiplimab every 3 weeks.

About Regeneron
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous approved treatments and product candidates in development, most of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases, and rare diseases.

Regeneron pushes the boundaries of scientific discovery and accelerates drug development using our proprietary technologies, such as VelociSuite®, which produces optimized fully human antibodies and new classes of bispecific antibodies. We are shaping the next frontier of medicine with data-powered insights from the Regeneron Genetics Center® and pioneering genetic medicine platforms, enabling us to identify innovative targets and complementary approaches to potentially treat or cure diseases.

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