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Pfizer Announces Discontinuation of Phase III Clinical Trial for Patients with Advanced Melanoma

Published in Lab Business Week, April 20th, 2008

Pfizer Inc announced the discontinuation of a Phase III clinical trial (A3671009), of single-agent tremelimumab (CP-675,206) in patients with advanced melanoma, after the review of interim data showed that the trial would not demonstrate superiority to standard chemotherapy.

Pfizer has communicated with worldwide regulatory authorities and investigators regarding the discontinuation of the trial. Investigators will work with their patients to determine if they are benefiting from treatment and therefore should continue treatment with tremelimumab. All patients are encouraged to contact their physician with questions about their treatment.

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Source: Lab Business Week (2008-04-20)

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