Takeda's TAK-921 improves survival in Phase 3 advanced gastric cancer trial
- Takeda’s arcotatug tavatecan met survival endpoints in Phase 3 G-HOPE-001 in previously treated, advanced CLDN18.2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
- Median overall survival reached 10.2 months versus 6.9 months with physician-selected treatment at the September 3, 2026, cutoff (P<0.0001).
- Median progression-free survival was 7.1 months versus 3.1 months with physician-selected treatment in the second interim analysis.
- Grade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse events occurred in 47.4% versus 55.9%; one treatment-related death occurred with arcotatug tavatecan.
- Results will support a planned Japanese regulatory filing; global Phase 3 trials in gastric and pancreatic cancer are planned.
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