Ascentage Pharma Reports Promising Phase Ib Results for Olverembatinib at ASCO 2026
Ascentage Pharma Presents Data on Olverembatinib in CML-LBP and Ph+ BCP-ALL at ASCO 2026
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Ascentage Pharma presented encouraging results from a Phase Ib study of olverembatinib combined with blinatumomab for patients with relapsed/refractory Ph+ BCP-ALL and CML-LBP at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The combination showed high response rates and a manageable safety profile, addressing significant unmet medical needs in these challenging hematologic malignancies.
- 0191% of patients achieved complete response or complete response with incomplete hematologic recovery in the study.
- 0267% of patients showed BCR::ABL1 negativity, indicating effective treatment response.
- 03Olverembatinib is the first third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor approved in China and is now included in the National Reimbursement Drug List.
- 04Ascentage Pharma is conducting three global Phase III studies for olverembatinib, which have received FDA and EMA clearance.
- 05The combination therapy demonstrated a safety profile consistent with known toxicities of each agent, primarily grade 1-2 adverse events.
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At the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Ascentage Pharma Group International shared results from a Phase Ib study on olverembatinib (HQP1351) combined with blinatumomab, targeting patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ BCP-ALL) and lymphoid blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-LBP). The study highlighted a 91% complete response rate among participants, with 67% achieving BCR::ABL1 negativity, showcasing the treatment's effectiveness. The safety profile was manageable, with most adverse events being grade 1-2. Olverembatinib, a third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor, is already approved in China for specific CML indications and included in the National Reimbursement Drug List. Ascentage is advancing multiple Phase III trials for olverembatinib, which have been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), indicating strong international interest in this therapy. The results signify a potential breakthrough in treating these challenging hematologic malignancies, addressing significant unmet needs in patient care.
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The study's results may significantly improve treatment options for patients with relapsed/refractory Ph+ BCP-ALL and CML-LBP, addressing a critical gap in effective therapies.
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