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Allarity Therapeutics to Begin Enrollment for New Phase 2 Protocol to Advance Stenoparib Toward FDA Approval in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients

Core Viewpoint - Allarity Therapeutics is advancing its Phase 2 clinical trial for stenoparib, a dual PARP/Wnt pathway inhibitor, in ovarian cancer, with expectations to provide critical data by summer 2026 for pivotal registration trials [1][2][3]. Group 1: Clinical Trial and Protocol - The new trial protocol was developed after a comprehensive review of ongoing Phase 2 clinical data in collaboration with ovarian cancer experts, showing durable clinical benefits in platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer patients [2][3]. - The protocol has received approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the first trial sites, allowing for immediate patient enrollment [2][3]. - The trial aims to deepen the understanding of stenoparib's clinical benefits and evaluate its impact on the Wnt pathway, which is significant in advanced ovarian cancer and other malignancies [3][4]. Group 2: Drug Development and Market Position - Stenoparib is positioned as a potentially safer and more effective alternative to traditional chemotherapy, with the trial designed to enhance clinical benefits through an additional dosing level [3][4]. - The ongoing Phase 2 study has shown promising results, with two patients remaining on treatment for over 17 months [5]. - The trial is expected to address the FDA's "Project Optimus" guidelines and set the stage for pivotal registration studies [3][4]. Group 3: Regulatory Pathways and Future Plans - Allarity plans to pursue multiple regulatory pathways to expedite approval in the first half of 2025 [4]. - Key data will be presented at various scientific and clinical conferences, with abstracts already accepted [4]. - The company has completed a new drug manufacturing campaign to ensure readiness for patient enrollment [2][4]. Group 4: About Stenoparib and DRP Technology - Stenoparib is an orally available small-molecule inhibitor targeting PARP1/2 and tankyrase 1/2, with potential applications across various cancer types [5][6]. - The Drug Response Predictor (DRP) technology is utilized to select patients likely to benefit from stenoparib, enhancing therapeutic benefit rates [7]. - The DRP platform has shown significant predictive capabilities in clinical outcomes across numerous studies [7]. Group 5: Company Overview - Allarity Therapeutics is focused on developing personalized cancer treatments, particularly stenoparib for advanced ovarian cancer, utilizing its proprietary DRP technology [8]. - The company is headquartered in the U.S. and has a research facility in Denmark, aiming to address significant unmet medical needs in cancer treatment [8].