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AbbVie Announces Promising Phase 3 ELAHERE Trial Results

AbbVie reveals final data from Phase 3 MIRASOL study showing that ELAHERE significantly reduces death risk in ovarian cancer patients compared to chemotherapy, bolstering investor confidence.

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Key Insights from the Phase 3 MIRASOL Trial
AbbVie (ABBV) has reported favorable results from the Phase 3 MIRASOL trial, demonstrating a notable 32% reduction in the risk of death for patients treated with ELAHERE compared to traditional chemotherapy. This reduction is particularly impactful for patients with folate receptor alpha (FRa)-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC), highlighting the drug's effectiveness.

The study involved 453 patients, and ELAHERE showed a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 5.59 months compared to 3.98 months for chemotherapy, marking a 37% improvement in tumor progression or death risk. Also noteworthy is the objective response rate of 41.9% for ELAHERE vs. 15.9% for chemotherapy, indicating stronger efficacy.

Furthermore, ELAHERE received full FDA approval in March 2024 and has also been granted approval by the European Commission, with applications pending in other countries. This broad regulatory approval will likely enhance market confidence and visibility for AbbVie’s new treatment.

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