TELINTRA in Phase II trials

[Birgitta-A]

Hi all,
Now TELINTRA Phase II trials are expected to enroll MDS patients with an anticipated 20 sites participating in the study.

http://www.sunherald.com/447/story/574628.html

Kind regards
Birgitta-A

[Marrowforums]

The manufacturer's Press Release (http://telik.com/pr/2008/pr_2008_0520.html).

Previous studies (http://www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=42CECB33-B2A2-4816-91CD-499DD7BEF743) have found that TELINTRA can raise blood counts of MDS patients, even for intermediate and high-risk MDS.

For more information about TELINTRA, see Telik.com (http://telik.com/pipe_telintra.html).

Phase II studies test for safety and efficacy, with a larger group of patients than Phase I studies, and can also test dosage levels. For further information about trial phases, see any of the following:CenterWatch Glossary (http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/glossary.html#P)
What is a Clinical Trial? (http://www.marrow.org/PATIENT/Undrstnd_Disease_Treat/Undrstnd_Treat_Opt/Lrn_Clinical_Trials/What_is_a_Clinical_Trial)
Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 Trials (http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=73)