Vaccitech announces interim data from Phase 1b/2 trial of VTP-200

Vaccitech announced topline interim data from the HPV001 study, a Phase 1b/2 clinical trial of VTP-200 in women with low-grade cervical human papillomavirus, HPV, lesions. "These interim data are a promising step in the right direction, and we look forward to seeing the final data in early 2024. Currently people with persistent HPV infections have no treatment options until they develop high grade lesions. Being told to return for a repeat cervical screening every 6 to 12 months without a treatment option can be frustrating and anxiety-provoking," said Bill Enright, CEO of Vaccitech. "VTP-200 is intended to treat HPV infections, potentially before the virus causes these high-grade lesions." Data from the first 58 women enrolled who reached their 6-month timepoint in the HPV001 placebo-controlled study were reviewed internally and the trial will continue as planned to the 12-month primary endpoint. Immunogenicity results showed high responses, defined as an average greater than 1,000 spot-forming units per million peripheral blood mononuclear cells in an ELISPOT assay, especially to the E1, E2 and E6 antigens. VTP-200 was generally well-tolerated with no product-related grade 3 unsolicited events and no product-related SAEs.