Sanofi-aventis (SNY) and Regeneron (REGN) Announce Results from Phase 2 Study with Aflibercept (VEGF Trap) in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients

June 11, 2009 8:34 AM EDT

Sanofi-aventis (NYSE: SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) announced that advanced ovarian cancer patients with recurrent symptomatic malignant ascites (SMA) receiving aflibercept (VEGF Trap) in a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study experienced a statistically significant improvement in the primary study endpoint, mean time to first repeat paracentesis (removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity), versus placebo control. Symptomatic malignant ascites is an abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity in patients with advanced cancer.
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