15/04/2026
Immutep Limited is pleased to announce that the U.S FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for efti for the treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS), a rare cancer with significant unmet medical need.
This designation supports development in a rare cancer with significant unmet need and is backed by Phase II EFTISARC-NEO data showing encouraging tumour response and a favourable safety profile in combination with radiotherapy and KEYTRUDA.
CEO of Immutep, Marc Voigt said: “We are pleased that the FDA has recognised the potential of efti for patients with soft tissue sarcoma, a rare and difficult to treat cancer. As previously communicated, the Company is currently undertaking a comprehensive review and analysis following the discontinuation of its Phase III TACTI-004 trial and the outcome will influence the decision regarding any potential future clinical trial with efti. The FDA’s designation, based on very encouraging data from the EFTISARC-NEO trial, provides us with a potential direct step forward into a late-stage study in the neoadjuvant setting for STS.”