Enfortumab vedotin + pembrolizumab improves survival and reduces recurrence risk in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, phase III trial finds

Prediction markets now allow betting on clinical trial results, FDA decisions
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Prediction market exchanges have allowed the public to bet on the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, the outcome of the Spain v. Argentina World Cup final, and whether Trump will use the word “hippopotamus” in the month of July.

FDA’s OCE publishes three final guidances to increase clinical trial enrollment

FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence has published three final guidance documents intended to broaden eligibility criteria for participation in clinical trials of oncology drugs.

Tecvayli + Talvey, Talvey + pomalidomide show significant survival benefit in earlier-line r/r MM, phase III trial shows

Two drug combinations, Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) + Talvey (talquetamab-tgvs), a BCMA and GPRC5D dual antigen targeting regimen, and Talvey + pomalidomide (Pomalyst, sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb), demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in progression-free survival and overall survival compared with investigator’s choice standard of care for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who received 1 to 4 prior lines of therapy, including an anti-CD38 antibody and lenalidomide.

July 24, 2026

Vol.52 No.29

Clinical Roundup

Hormone produced by the thymus may reduce age-related inflammation and improve cancer outcomes, USC preclinical study finds

Chronic, low-grade inflammation in the body—a phenomenon known as “inflammaging” because it increases with age—has been linked to many leading causes of illness and death, including cancer, heart disease, metabolic conditions, and neurodegenerative diseases. But scientists have struggled to understand what causes inflammaging or how to reverse its effects.

July 24, 2026

Vol.52 No.29

Drugs & Targets

EMA approves phase III clinical study of Alpha1H bladder cancer therapy

Alpha1H has received regulatory approval from the European Medicines Agency for its phase III clinical study of the therapy in bladder cancer. The approval represents a milestone for the clinical development of Alpha1H and provides a clear regulatory path toward a potential future marketing application in Europe.

July 24, 2026

Vol.52 No.29

Podcast

How will FDA regulate psychedelics?

FDA has been taking a look at psychedelics as a potential treatment for psychiatric and substance abuse disorders, recently publishing a final guidance for drug sponsors conducting clinical trials of psychedelics, including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA.

July 22, 2026

Vol.52 No.28

Enfortumab vedotin + pembrolizumab improves survival and reduces recurrence risk in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, phase III trial finds

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FDA’s OCE publishes three final guidances to increase clinical trial enrollment

Tecvayli + Talvey, Talvey + pomalidomide show significant survival benefit in earlier-line r/r MM, phase III trial shows

Hormone produced by the thymus may reduce age-related inflammation and improve cancer outcomes, USC preclinical study finds

EMA approves phase III clinical study of Alpha1H bladder cancer therapy

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Prediction markets now allow betting on clinical trial results, FDA decisions
It’s a high-risk bet: Insider trading, equipoise, integrity of research, public trust are at stake