Nuvectis Pharma Initiates NXP900 and Osimertinib Combination Study
Nuvectis Pharma announced the initiation of the Phase 1b study of NXP900 in combination with osimertinib in patients with EGFRmut+ NSCLC. NXP900, an oral small molecule drug candidate, is a potent inhibitor of the SRC and YES1kinases. The brand name for Osimertinib is Tagrisso, marketed by Astra Zeneca. Tagrisso, a 3rd generation EGFR inhibitor is broadly used in patients with NSCLCmut+ as single agent or in combination with chemotherapy as a first or later line of therapy. It has been described in the scientific literature that activation of the SRC/YES1 pathway drives resistance to EGFR inhibitor therapy in EGFRmut+ NSCLC. Ron Bentsur, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvectis commented, "We are pleased to announce the initiation of the NXP900 plus osimertinib combination study, as we continue to advance the NXP900 clinical program and unlock NXP900's promising therapeutic potential." Mr. Bentsur added, "The clinical benefit and improved outcomes afforded by osimertinib to patients with EGFRmut+ NSCLC are well known, and we believe, based on extensive medical and scientific literature and proof of concept experiments done by us and others, that a combination with NXP900 has the potential to extend these benefits in patients who acquired resistance to osimertinib, using an all oral combination of osimertinib and NXP900."
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Nuvectis Initiates Phase 1b Study of NXP900 with Osimertinib for EGFRmut+NSCLC
- Clinical Study Initiation: Nuvectis Pharma has announced the initiation of a Phase 1b clinical study of NXP900 in combination with osimertinib, targeting patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), marking a significant advancement in the company's precision oncology efforts.
- Drug Mechanism: NXP900 is an oral small molecule that effectively inhibits SRC and YES1 kinases, addressing resistance mechanisms in EGFR-mutant patients, which could provide new therapeutic options and enhance clinical efficacy.
- Patient Selection Criteria: The study focuses on patients with unresectable metastatic or locally advanced EGFR-mutant NSCLC who have previously responded to osimertinib, ensuring the relevance and potential effectiveness of the study results, which may provide critical data for future treatment strategies.
- Future Outlook: Nuvectis anticipates that 2026 will be a pivotal year with multiple data readouts from both monotherapy and combination studies, further advancing the clinical development of NXP900 and strengthening the company's competitive position in the oncology market.
Nuvectis Initiates Phase 1b Study of NXP900 with Osimertinib for EGFRmut+NSCLC
- Clinical Study Launch: Nuvectis Pharma announces the initiation of a Phase 1b clinical study combining NXP900 with osimertinib, aimed at providing new treatment options for patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer, marking the company's ongoing innovation in oncology.
- Drug Mechanism: NXP900 is an oral small molecule that effectively inhibits SRC and YES1 kinases, targeting known mechanisms of resistance to EGFR inhibitors, which may enhance clinical efficacy and patient outcomes.
- Patient Selection Criteria: The study focuses on patients with unresectable metastatic or locally advanced EGFR-mutant NSCLC who have previously responded to osimertinib, ensuring the relevance and effectiveness of the study results.
- Future Outlook: Nuvectis CEO Ron Bentsur stated that 2026 is expected to be an exciting year with multiple data readouts from both monotherapy and combination studies, further advancing the clinical development of NXP900.
