Favorable Results of Ovarian Cancer Study Presented at Annual Society of Gynecological Care Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
LIXT (Nasdaq: LIXT) reported preliminary interim results from a Phase trial combining its proprietary compound LB-100 with dostarlimab in ovarian clear cell carcinoma presented April 13, 2026. All 21 planned patients enrolled; 20 were evaluable for efficacy. At median 12-month follow-up, median OS was not reached; 6-month OS probability was 0.84 and 12-month OS probability was 0.69. Disease Control Rate was 40% (8/20). An additional 21-patient cohort with higher LB-100 exposure is currently enrolling.
Positive
- All 21 planned patients enrolled in the trial
- 20 patients evaluable for interim efficacy analysis
- 6-month overall survival probability of 0.84
- 12-month overall survival probability of 0.69
- Disease Control Rate of 40% (8/20)
- Additional 21-patient, higher-exposure LB-100 cohort enrolling
Negative
- Small interim cohort size: only 20 patients evaluated
- Median overall survival not reached at 12-month median follow-up
- Wide confidence intervals around survival estimates (e.g., 12-month CI 0.44–0.84)
- Disease Control Rate limited to 40%, indicating partial benefit
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | Platform acquisition | Positive | +111.0% | Acquisition of Liora Technologies and LiGHT proton therapy platform. |
| Oct 29 | Investor conference | Neutral | -2.6% | CEO presentation at Spartan Capital Investor Conference and meetings. |
| Oct 16 | Strategy update | Positive | +21.0% | Outlined Q4 priorities for LB-100 advancement and oncology dealmaking. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
News on strategic assets or pipeline progress (e.g., LB-100, acquisitions) has previously coincided with strong upside moves, while generic conference appearances have shown weaker or negative reactions.
Recent news shows LIXTE expanding both its pipeline and platform. On Nov 25, 2025, it completed the acquisition of Liora Technologies and its LiGHT proton therapy system, which saw a 111% one-day move. An Oct 16, 2025 update on LB-100 advancement and oncology business development coincided with a 21.04% gain. By contrast, an Oct 29, 2025 conference presentation produced a modest -2.63% reaction. Today’s ovarian cancer trial data fits the pattern of clinically focused, pipeline-enhancing announcements.
Key Terms
overall survival medical
disease control rate medical
immune checkpoint blockade medical
ovarian clear cell carcinoma medical
pp2a medical
somatic medical
monoclonal antibody medical
pd-1 medical
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-Trial Combines LIXTE’s LB-100 with Dostarlimab; Results Give Patients New Hope
for a Challenging Disease with Limited Therapeutic Options-
BOCA RATON, Fla., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (“LIXTE” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LIXT), a clinical stage pharmaceutical and med-tech company focused on advancing cancer treatments, today announced the presentation of preliminary results for a clinical trial testing the combination of Lixte’s proprietary compound LB100 in combination with Dostarlimab at the 2026 Conference of the Society of Gynecological Cancer, April 10-13, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The annual conference brings together a diverse group of specialists, including gynecologic oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, researchers and others to share the latest scientific advancements. It features exhibitors from various medical device and pharmaceutical companies, showcasing cutting-edge products and services tailored for the gynecologic cancer care team.
“The findings being presented provide new hope for patients with ovarian cancer, a disease that thus far has limited therapeutic options,” said Bas van der Baan, LIXTE’s Chief Scientific Officer. “LIXTE’s proprietary compound, LB-100, combined with GSK’s anti PD1 drug Dostarlimab, has shown an acceptable safety profile. All 21 planned participants in the trial have been enrolled, and 20 were evaluated for efficacy in this interim analysis. Based on those favorable results, an additional cohort of 21 patients with a higher exposure to LB-100 is in the process of enrolling.”
Trial Results
At a median follow-up length of 12 months (range 1.4-22), median OS has not been reached. However, OS probability was 0.84 (
The trial is based on the observation by the lead clinical investigator Amir Jazaeri MD, Professor of Gynecologic Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, that a genetically acquired reduction in PP2A activity may increase responsiveness to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) in Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma (OCCC), particularly in tumors harboring somatic PPP2R1A mutations resulting in loss of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) function.
“We are learning more about the molecular features of ovarian clear-cell carcinomas that correlate with benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors,” said Dr. Jazaeri. “This study investigates how to use immunotherapy combinations such as Dostarlimab and LB-100 to expand the benefit for patients whose tumors do not carry these features.”
Specifically, prior investigation reported markedly prolonged overall survival (OS) with ICB in patients with PPP2R1A-mutant OCCC (66.9 months versus 9.2 months for patients with wild-type tumors). This suggested that reducing PP2A pharmacologically with LB-100 may enhance the anti-tumor effect of the PD-1 blocking monoclonal antibody, dostarlimab-gxly, in patients with Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma lacking the genetic reduction in PP2A.
About LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc.
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical and med-tech company focused on new targets for cancer drug development and developing and commercializing cancer therapies. LIXTE has demonstrated that LB-100, its lead compound and first-in-class lead clinical PP2A inhibitor, is well-tolerated in cancer patients at doses associated with anti-cancer activity. Based on published preclinical data, LB-100 has the potential to significantly enhance chemotherapies and immunotherapies and improve outcomes for patients with cancer. It is part of a pioneering effort in an entirely new field of cancer biology – activation lethality – that is advancing a new treatment paradigm. LIXTE's novel approach is covered by a comprehensive patent portfolio, with proof-of-concept clinical trials currently in progress for Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Colon Cancer and Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Additional information can be found at www.lixte.com.
Through LIXTE’s wholly owned subsidiary, Liora Technologies Europe Ltd., the Company also is pioneering the development of electronically controlled proton therapy systems for treating tumors in various types of cancers. Liora’s proprietary flagship technology, LiGHT System, is believed to provide significant advantages over currently available technologies for treating tumors with proton therapy. Additional information about Liora Technologies can be found at www.lioratechnologies.com.
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