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A Novel Phase-2a Clinical Trial for a Next-Generation Oncolytic Immunotherapy Targeting Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Obiettivo

Annually 87,894 EU citizens are diagnosed with ovarian cancer (OC), with >75% at an advanced stage and poor long-term outcomes (<25% 5-year survival). Standard-of-care first-line treatments combine cytoreductive surgery, platinum-based chemotherapies, and paclitaxel. Although initially effective, most patients relapse (>70% within 3-years) and become resistant to treatment. There are no effective treatments for platinum-resistant OC (PROC) and patients have a life expectancy of <12-months.

Therapeutic challenges result from the heterogeneous and immune-suppressed nature of the tumour microenvironment, and high volume of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), that create barriers to treatment and promote tumour survival mechanisms.

THEO-260 is a next-generation oncolytic virus demonstrating:
- world-first dual efficacy, targeting both patient CAF- and cancer- cells
- high tumour selectivity (low toxicity)
- strong TME modulation (immune cell infiltration) and adaptive immune responses
- high systemic activity (intravenous delivery via standard-of-care practices and treatment of metastatic tumours)

Currently in Phase-1 trials, THEO-260 is expected to deliver a game-changer in PROC treatment, tripling patient survival, improving quality-of-life, and doubling 5-year survival rates for advanced stage disease.

The project assembles a world class consortium, comprising one of Europe’s leading SME OV Biotechs and 4 centres of excellence in the fields of gynaecological cancer, immunotherapies, and translational research. Our goals are to:
- complete a 20-patient multi-centre, open label Phase-2a trial to assess preliminary efficacy,
- undertake comprehensive translational research to assess THEO-260's pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and immune behaviour, and
- leverage our partnership and knowhow to consolidate OV clinical development capabilities and best-practice within Europe (increasing OV trial capacity and accelerating development).

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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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Coordinatore

THEOLYTICS LTD
Contributo netto dell'UE
€ 5 348 627,00
Indirizzo
SHERARD BUILDING, EDMUND HALLEY ROAD, OXFORD SCIENCE PARK
OX4 4DQ OXFORD
Regno Unito
PMI
Sì
Regione
South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire
Tipo di attività
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Collegamenti
Costo totale
€ 5 348 627,00

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