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Candel Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Global Pivotal Phase 3 AURORA Trial Evaluating Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Inadequate Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

$CADLPress releaseJun 30, 2026, 8:05 AM ETRead the release

Candel Therapeutics has initiated the global pivotal Phase 3 AURORA trial evaluating aglatimagene besadenovec plus valacyclovir in combination with pembrolizumab for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The randomized open-label trial plans to enroll patients across more than 150 sites with a primary endpoint of overall survival, comparing the regimen against standard-of-care docetaxel.

Key figures

Drug Name
aglatimagene besadenovec (CAN-2409)
Phase Of Trial
Phase 3
Trial sites
150
Randomization ratio
1:1
Phase 2 median os months
25.4

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