Relay Therapeutics Advances Zovegalisib into Phase 3 Trials
Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) announced plans to move zovegalisib + atirmociclib, Pfizer's (PFE) investigational, potential first-in-class CDK4 inhibitor, into Phase 3 development for frontline patients with PI3Kalpha-mutated, HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. Zovegalisib is currently being evaluated in ReDiscover, an ongoing first-in-human study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and preliminary antitumor activity of zovegalisib in combination with fulvestrant and CDK inhibitors in patients with PI3Kalpha-mutated, HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. These data are from the zovegalisib + atirmociclib + fulvestrant dose finding portion of the study. Only 2 of 62 patients discontinued zovegalisib and 6 patients dose reduced zovegalisib due to treatment-related adverse events. Adverse events were consistent with those previously reported by each molecule. Grade 3 hyperglycemia was 0% despite 47% of patients being pre-diabetic. Overall grade 3+ TRAE rate in these median third-line patients is 40%. 34 patients had measurable disease to be evaluated for response: objective response rate was 44% and was also 44% in both kinase and non-kinase patients; 85% of patients experienced tumor reduction, 48 of 62 patients remain on study as of the data cut-off date. Data not yet mature enough to estimate median progression-free survival. Pfizer has agreed to supply atirmociclib for the experimental arm in combination with zovegalisib and the palbociclib portion of the control arm for use in the planned study. Relay Tx will sponsor, fully operationalize and fund the planned Phase 3 trial. Relay Tx retains full global rights for zovegalisib. Next steps include conducting regulatory interactions to finalize Phase 3 design and dose with the goal of initiating the study in early 2027 and continued execution of Phase 1/2 dose finding and expansion as part of the ReDiscover study.
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- Clinical Trial Advancement: Relay Therapeutics announced plans to move Zovegalisib in combination with Pfizer's Atirmociclib into Phase 3 trials for frontline treatment of PI3Ka-mutated HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, expected to commence in early 2027, showcasing the company's ongoing innovation in precision medicine.
- Trial Design Details: The randomized Phase 3 trial will evaluate the combination of Zovegalisib with Atirmociclib and an aromatase inhibitor, with median progression-free survival as the primary endpoint and overall survival as the secondary endpoint, aiming to provide more effective treatment options and enhance clinical outcomes for patients.
- Drug Supply Agreement: Pfizer has agreed to supply Atirmociclib for the experimental arm in combination with Zovegalisib, while the control arm will use palbociclib, enhancing the feasibility and efficacy of the trial and further driving the market potential of the new drug.
- Patient Response Rates: In the ongoing ReDiscover study, 34 out of 69 enrolled patients were evaluable, achieving an objective response rate of 44%, with nearly 85% of patients experiencing tumor reduction, indicating Zovegalisib's potential effectiveness in treatment and laying the groundwork for future therapeutic strategies.
- Clinical Trial Progress: Relay Therapeutics plans to advance zovegalisib in combination with Pfizer's atirmociclib for frontline treatment of HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, with a Phase 3 trial expected to initiate in early 2027, showcasing the company's strategic positioning in precision medicine.
- Efficacy Data: The combination of zovegalisib and atirmociclib demonstrated a 44% objective response rate (ORR) in median third-line patients, comparable to current standard treatments, indicating the potential effectiveness of this regimen in heavily pre-treated patients.
- Safety Assessment: Preliminary data reveal that only 3% of the 62 patients discontinued zovegalisib due to treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs), with no instances of grade 3 hyperglycemia observed, highlighting the favorable tolerability of this combination therapy, which may support long-term treatment options.
- Drug Supply Agreement: Relay Therapeutics has established a supply agreement with Pfizer to ensure the provision of atirmociclib for the Phase 3 trial, further solidifying its market position in breast cancer treatment.

- Partnership Announcement: Relay Therapeutics has entered a supply agreement with Pfizer for the drug Atirmociclib.
- Clinical Trial Phase: The agreement is associated with a Phase 3 trial for Atirmociclib, indicating progress in its development.
- Relay Therapeutics Progress: Relay Therapeutics' drug candidate Zovegalisib showed promising results in clinical trials, with a 7.64% stock price increase to $14.64 on Wednesday, indicating the company's potential in treating HR+/HER2- breast cancer, with initial data expected in the first half of 2026.
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Company Overview: Relay Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery and development.
Stock Price Update: Barclays has raised the target price for Relay Therapeutics' stock from $17 to $21.
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