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A Study to Evaluate Imetelstat (GRN163L) in Transfusion-Dependent Subjects With IPSS Low or Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) That is Relapsed/Refractory to Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA) Treatment
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Generated
Jun 17, 2026
NCT ID
NCT02598661
Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase
Phase 2/3
Sponsor
Geron Corporation
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
Imetelstat sodium, developed by Geron Corporation, is positioned to address a significant unmet need in the treatment of transfusion-dependent patients with low or intermediate-1 risk MDS who are relapsed/refractory to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). The market for MDS therapies is growing, with increasing demand for effective treatments that can improve transfusion independence and overall survival. Competitive landscape includes hypomethylating agents and other novel therapies, but imetelstat's unique mechanism may provide a differentiated offering. Diligence should focus on the robustness of clinical data, potential regulatory pathways, and the landscape of ongoing and upcoming clinical trials in MDS.
Source & freshness
Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02598661
Indication
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Modality
small molecule
Target
Imetelstat sodium targets telomerase, inhibiting its activity to induce apoptosis in malignant cells, particularly in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
Intervention
Imetelstat Sodium, Placebo
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Protocol Description
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Outcome Measures
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Eligibility
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Known Results And Readout Context
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Patent And IP Landscape
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