Dr. Reddy's Partner Immunet Discontinues TACTI-004 Phase III Trial for Eftilagimod Alfa Following Safety Review
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories disclosed that partner Immunet has discontinued the TACTI-004 Phase III trial for Eftilagimod Alfa in lung cancer following an Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommendation based on interim futility analysis. The strategic collaboration, announced in December 2025, gave Dr. Reddy's exclusive rights outside North America, Europe, Japan, and Greater China. Immunet will conduct an orderly study wind-down while reviewing data to determine next steps for the program.

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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has informed stock exchanges about a significant development regarding its strategic collaboration with Immunet for the development of Eftilagimod Alfa, a potential cancer treatment. The pharmaceutical company disclosed that its licensing partner has announced the discontinuation of a critical Phase III clinical trial following safety and efficacy concerns.
Trial Discontinuation Details
Immunet announced on March 13, 2026, that the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) for the TACTI-004 Phase III study has recommended discontinuing the trial. The study was evaluating Eftilagimod alfa in patients with first-line non-small cell lung cancer. This recommendation followed a planned interim futility analysis conducted in accordance with the established study protocol.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Trial Name: | TACTI-004 Phase III |
| Drug: | Eftilagimod Alfa |
| Indication: | First-line non-small cell lung cancer |
| Decision Date: | March 13, 2026 |
| Reason: | Interim futility analysis results |
Strategic Partnership Background
The collaboration stems from a strategic licensing agreement between Dr. Reddy's Laboratories SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary, and Immunet SAS. Under this agreement announced on December 8, 2025, Dr. Reddy's obtained exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Eftilagimod Alfa in all countries outside North America, Europe, Japan, and Greater China. Immunet Limited trades on both ASX (IMM) and NASDAQ (IMMP) exchanges.
Study Wind-Down Process
Following the IDMC's recommendation, Immunet will halt enrollment in the study immediately. The company has committed to implementing an orderly wind-down process that includes:
- Appropriate patient follow-up procedures
- Systematic site close-out activities
- Compliance with regulatory and ethical obligations
- Comprehensive review of available data
Immunet has indicated it will undertake a thorough analysis of the trial results to better understand the findings and determine appropriate next steps for the Eftilagimod Alpha program.
Financial Impact Assessment
| Financial Aspect: | Status |
|---|---|
| Payments Made: | Only upfront payment to date |
| Current Engagement: | Ongoing discussions with Immunet |
| Future Strategy: | Under review |
Dr. Reddy's SA has confirmed that it has made only the upfront payment to Immunet to date and continues to engage with the partner regarding the appropriate way forward. The company noted that Immunet remains focused on advancing its pipeline of innovative therapies, including Eftilagimod Alpha, despite this setback.
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency with stakeholders about material developments affecting the company's strategic partnerships and drug development pipeline.
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