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Biotech / Medical : Oncolytics Biotech Inc.

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To: geoffb_si who wrote (99)5/7/2003 9:51:18 PM
From: Cal Gary   of 103
 
Oncolytics resumes Reolysin phase I brain cancer trial

Oncolytics Biotech Inc ONC
Shares issued 22,145,284 May 6 close $2.55
Wed 7 May 2003 News Release
Mr. Matthew Coffey reports
ONCOLYTICS BIOTECH INC. REPORTS ENROLLMENT HAS RESUMED IN PHASE I MALIGNANT
GLIOMA STUDY
Enrolment has resumed in the phase I component of its clinical study
examining the use of Reolysin in the treatment of recurrent malignant
glioma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
Changes to the clinical protocol were suggested by an independent data
safety monitoring board, the study investigators and Oncolytics, to enhance
the measurement of the safety and efficacy of Reolysin in the intended
patient population in future studies. These changes have now been reviewed
and approved by Health Canada.
Determination of the safety of Reolysin is the primary purpose of the phase
I study. The study is examining the use of a single, intratumoural
injection of Reolysin, delivered using imaging-guided surgery, in patients
with malignant glioma that has recurred despite other treatments, including
surgery and radiation therapy. After treatment with Reolysin, the phase I
patients are monitored and evaluated for safety for a period of six months.
The company previously reported that Reolysin appeared to be well tolerated
when surgically delivered into the brain during the treatment of the first
six patients enrolled in the study. Four of the six treated patients were
alive at the conclusion of their six-month safety followups. Three of these
four patients continue to be followed with survival times currently ranging
between 7 and 10 months posttreatment.
WARNING: The company relies upon litigation protection for
"forward-looking" statements.
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