Nedisertib by Merck for Head And Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Likelihood of Approval

Nedisertib is under clinical development by Merck and currently in Phase I for Head And Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma. According to GlobalData, Phase I drugs for Head And Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma have an 80% phase transition success rate (PTSR) indication benchmark for progressing into Phase II. GlobalData’s report assesses how Nedisertib’s drug-specific PTSR and Likelihood of Approval (LoA) scores compare to the indication benchmarks. Buy the report here.

GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval.

Nedisertib overview

Nedisertib (M-3814, MSC-2490484A) is under development for the treatment of advanced solid tumors including non-small cell lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck, leiomyosarcoma (LMS) or selected soft tissue sarcomas (myxofibrosarcoma [MFS], undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma [UPS], synovial sarcoma, or dedifferentiated liposarcoma [DDLPS]) and neuroendocrine tumors. The drug candidate is administered through the oral route in the form of capsule and tablet. It is a new chemical entity. The drug candidate targets DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK). It was also under development for small cell lung cancer, rectal cancer and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Merck overview

Merck, a subsidiary of E. Merck KG, is a science and technology company. It discovers, develops and manufactures prescription drugs to treat cancer, multiple sclerosis and infertility; and develops liquid crystal mixtures, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, cosmetic active ingredients, pigments for coatings, and high-tech materials. Merck also provides a wide range of products including lab water systems, gene editing tools, cell lines, antibodies and end-to-end systems. The company serves healthcare, performance materials, and life sciences markets. It has presence in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa. Merck is headquartered in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany.

For a complete picture of Nedisertib’s drug-specific PTSR and LoA scores, buy the report here.