EXACT Therapeutics announces first patient dosed in Phase 2 trial in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Core Insights - EXACT Therapeutics has initiated its ENACT trial, marking the first patient dosed in a Phase 2 clinical trial for Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT) in pancreatic cancer patients [1][2] - The trial aims to address the significant unmet medical need in treating pancreatic cancer, which has over 500,000 new diagnoses globally each year and is known for its high mortality rate [2] - The Phase 2 trial will enroll up to 25 patients across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, following positive results from a Phase 1 trial involving patients with liver metastases of colorectal origin [3] Company Overview - EXACT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicine company focused on utilizing ultrasound and microbubbles for targeted drug delivery in oncology [4] - The company’s Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT) represents a novel approach that may be applicable to various therapeutic agents in oncology and other medical indications, including brain diseases [4] - Shares of EXACT Therapeutics are traded on Euronext Growth Oslo under the ticker EXTX [4]