Can-Fite’s Namodenoson shows durable OS; advances to Phase 2b trial
Jul 1, 2026, 10:34 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The article confirms positive safety and survival signals and announces a Phase 2b trial, prompting a sharp stock move. Small-cap biotech stocks with early-phase success often see volatility and upside near catalyst timelines, though confirmatory data in Phase 2b is necessary to sustain gains.
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Can-Fite Biopharma reported positive updated safety and survival data for Namodenoson in a 20-patient open-label trial, prompting plans to advance into a Phase 2b study combining the drug with chemotherapy. In heavily pretreated third-line patients, median overall survival exceeded five months, with durable disease control and several long-survivor signals supporting continued development.
Namodenoson safe in a 20-patient open-label trial; Phase 2b combo with chemo planned.
Third-line group: median OS >5 months; 62.5% ≥5 months, 37.5% ≥7 months.
One second-line survivor >18 months; one patient nearly nine months follow-up.
CANF stock up ~61.6% to $4.80; catalysts focus on Phase 2b development.
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