ADC Therapeutics Pulls Plug On Mid-Stage Zynlonta Study In Untreated Lymphoma Patients After Patient Deaths
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ADC Therapeutics SA has announced the discontinuation of the Phase 2 LOTIS-9 trial evaluating Zynlonta and rituximab in unfit or frail patients with previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The decision follows a voluntary pause in enrollment due to potentially excessive respiratory-related events, including seven fatal events. The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on the trial for new patient enrollment. ADC Therapeutics' shares are down 6.00%.

July 21, 2023 | 3:56 pm
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ADC Therapeutics' decision to discontinue the Phase 2 LOTIS-9 trial could negatively impact investor confidence, as reflected in the 6.00% drop in share price.
The discontinuation of the trial due to safety concerns could lead to a loss of investor confidence in the company's ability to deliver effective products, which is reflected in the drop in share price.
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