Oncolytics Biotech® Launches Randomized Colorectal Cancer Study
Controlled study designed to confirm previous compelling efficacy with preliminary data expected by the end of 2026 Pelareorep-based treatment regimen recently granted Fast Track Designation in 2L KRAS-mutant MSS metastatic colorectal cancer, confirming its potential in this large indication SAN DIEGO, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCY) (“Oncolytics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing pelareorep, today announced the initiation of a metastatic colorectal cancer (“mCRC”) Phase 2 study that will be referred to as REO 033. In this trial, second-line (“2L”) RAS-mutated (which includes KRAS), microsatellite-stable (“MSS”) mCRC patients will be randomized to a control arm of bevacizumab (Avastin®) and fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan (“FOLFIRI”) or an experimental arm of pelareorep, bevacizumab, and FOLFIRI.
