PharmaMar has announced the completion of patient recruitment for the randomised and key Phase III of CORAIL study with lurbinectedin (PM1183) for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

A total of 443 patients from more than 100 hospitals within Europe and the US participated in the study.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The CORAIL trial analyses the efficacy of PM1183 in comparison with topotecan or pegilated lyposomal doxorrubicin, standard of care for this pathology.

PharmaMar oncology business unit's clinical department director Dr Arturo Soto said: “The study has been completed three months ahead of schedule, which reflects the interest in the drug and in the study and is also a necessity by the investigators for a new therapeutic alternative for these patients.”

"It is estimated that about 240,000 cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed worldwide and approximately 150,000 women will die of the disease."

Lurbinectedin (PM1183) PM1183 is a compound under clinical probe.

An inhibitor of RNA polymerase II, this enzyme is key for the transcription process that is over-activated in tumours with transcription addiction.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

The anti-tumour efficacy of lurbinectedin is being investigated in several kinds of solid tumours, including the Phase III study for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, a Phase II study for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2- associated metastatic breast cancer and a key Phase III study for small-cell lung cancer.

It is estimated that about 240,000 cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed worldwide and approximately 150,000 women will die of the disease. Among gynaecological malignancies, it is the second most common cancer.

Clinical Trials Arena Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Clinical Trials Arena Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Recognised with 2025 Excellence Awards for Research and Development and Marketing , Novotech converted FDA/EMA fast track designations into faster HDV trial timelines while translating complex HBV science into sponsor ready insights. Discover how this dual strength in execution and communication is reshaping liver disease clinical development.

Discover the Impact