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Estrella Advances STARLIGHT-1 Trial into Phase II Following Positive DSMB Recommendation

Estrella Immunopharma (ESLA) | December 4, 2025

By Diana Miller

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Estrella Immunopharma advances the STARLIGHT-1 trial to Phase II based on positive safety data for EB103, a CD19-redirected ARTEMIS® T-cell therapy.

DSMB confirms EB103's favorable safety profile with no serious adverse events, even in high-risk patients ineligible for current CD19 products.

High-dose cohort in Phase I achieved a 100% complete response rate at Month 1, supporting EB103 as a potential best-in-class CD19 CAR-T therapy.

DSMB Recommendation

Independent DSMB recommends advancing STARLIGHT-1 to Phase II at Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D) based on favorable safety profile.

High-Dose Cohort Response

High-dose cohort in Phase I achieved a 100% complete response rate at Month 1, demonstrating potential efficacy of EB103.

Commercial Reach Expansion

EB103 shows potential to expand commercial reach of cell therapy, delivering a best-in-class solution to a broader NHL population.

  • Advancement to Phase II indicates positive safety and efficacy data for EB103 in treating R/R B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
  • 100% complete response rate in high-dose cohort highlights the potential efficacy of EB103 as a CD19 CAR-T therapy.
  • Expansion phase aims to further evaluate EB103's safety and efficacy at RP2D, shaping pivotal trial strategy.

Estrella's advancement of EB103 into the expansion phase of STARLIGHT-1 marks a pivotal milestone in overcoming barriers in CD19 CAR-T therapy, potentially offering a best-in-class solution for a broader NHL population.