Zai Lab (ZLAB) and NovoCure (NVCR) said Monday that their phase 3 trial evaluating TTFields along with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel as a treatment for unresectable, locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma achieved its primary endpoint, demonstrating a "statistically significant" improvement in median overall survival.
NovoCure (NVCR) plans regulatory filings in the US, EU, Japan, and other major markets, while Zai Lab plans to file for regulatory approval in China, the companies said
Novocure shares rose by more than 25% in premarket trading, while Zai Lab was up about 2%.