Genta Inc. (GETA.OB) Announces Combined Data of Early Endpoints from Phase 3 Trials of Genasense® in Advanced Melanoma
Yesterday, Genta Inc. announced the presentation of pooled results on early endpoints from their randomized Phase 3 trials of Genasense® (oblimersen sodium) Injection plus chemotherapy in patients with advanced melanoma. The Company presented the data yesterday at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, Illinois. The presentation included a "pooled analysis." This analysis assessed combined efficacy results for the endpoints of overall response and progression-free survival from both studies. Yesterday's presentation featured exploratory analyses using combined data on the early endpoints that are currently available, using both the intent-to-treat (ITT) populations (all patients…