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Aprea Therapeutics Announces Twice Daily (BID) Dosing of Patients in ABOYA-119 Clinical Trial of ATRN-119 to Potentially Optimize Clinical Outcomes and Strengthen Clinical Path Forward
Twice daily (BID) dosing regimen expected to maximize clinical benefit for patients by optimizing the activity of Aprea’s experimental drug, ATRN-119, over a
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[{"type":"text","content":"Twice daily (BID) dosing regimen expected to maximize clinical benefit for patients by optimizing the activity of Aprea’s experimental drug, ATRN-119, over a 24-hour daily cycle New regimen potentially optimizes clinical outcomes and strengthens the clinical path forward ATRN-119 is the first macrocyclic ATR inhibitor to enter clinical trials DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APRE) (“Aprea”, or the “Company”), a clinical-stage precision oncology company developing innovative therapies for cancers with specific genetic alterations to potentially minimize damage to healthy cells, announced today that the first patient has been dosed at Dose Level 7, evaluating ATRN-119 550 mg twice daily, in the ongoing ABOYA-119 Phase 1/2a clinical trial. The ABOYA-119 trial is evaluating ATRN-119 as monotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors having at least one mutation in a defined panel of DNA damage response (DDR)-related genes. The study was initially designed to dose patients with ATRN-119 once daily and has tested doses of 50 to 800 mg to date. A protocol amendment allows for twice daily dosing, beginning with 550 mg twice daily (for a total daily dose of 1,100 mg). This strategic dose adjustment is driven by robust scientific evidence suggesting that more frequent dosing of ATRN-119 will maintain optimal therapeutic levels and potentially enhance the drug’s efficacy. Twice daily dosing is expected to optimize ATRN-119’s activity across a 24-hour cycle thereby providing better target coverage and maximal benefit. This will increase the likelihood of achieving superior clinical outcomes and may potentially accelerate the path to regulatory approval and commercialization. It could also strengthen Aprea’s competitive positioning by addressing key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors. “The addition of twice daily dosing in the ABOYA-119 trial underscores Aprea’s commitment to delivering innovative treatments while continuously refining our approach based on the latest data and insights,” said Oren Gilad, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Aprea. “Twice daily dosing represents a proactive step to de-risk the trial, potentially increasing the probability of success. Importantly, it reflects our commitment to scientific excellence and we believe it positions the ATRN-1...