Bad news!
http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/ptcs-lead-drug-ataluren-flunks-p...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ and CAMBRIDGE, MA – March 03, 2010 – PTC Therapeutics, Inc. and Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ) today announced preliminary results from the Phase 2b clinical trial of ataluren, an investigational new drug, in patients with nonsense mutation Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (nmDBMD). The primary endpoint of change in 6-minute walk distance did not reach statistical significance within the 48 week duration of the study. Study results showed that ataluren was well tolerated and no clinical trial patients discontinued treatment due to an adverse event. Additional efficacy analyses are underway in patient subgroups.
"These results further demonstrate the safety profile of ataluren and support continued development," remarked Langdon Miller, M.D., PTC's chief medical officer. "DBMD is a progressive, debilitating, and life-threatening neuromuscular disorder. The variability of symptom onset, disease progression, and 6-minute walk distance creates challenges for clinical development. Importantly, this trial does provide a wealth of valuable data about ataluren and DBMD. Additional analyses will guide the overall clinical and regulatory path forward."
"PTC has a longstanding commitment to discovering and developing new treatments for DBMD and we will continue to collaborate with patients, investigators, and DBMD advocacy groups to advance these efforts," stated Stuart Peltz, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of PTC Therapeutics. "Data from this Phase 2b study will guide further development of ataluren in nonsense mutation genetic disorders."
"The quality of the data from this well-conducted study and additional analyses will help to inform the clinical development of ataluren in other indications," stated Geoffrey McDonough, M.D., senior vice president and general manager of Genetic Diseases at Genzyme. "We are committed to the development of ataluren and will continue to collaborate with PTC to advance its development for the treatment of genetic disorders."
Ataluren is also currently being investigated for use in patients with nonsense mutation cystic fibrosis in a Phase 3 study and nonsense mutation hemophilia A and B in a Phase 2a study. Ataluren's mechanism of action offers the potential to address multiple genetic disorders with various pathophysiologies and disease manifestations.
ABOUT THE PHASE 2B CLINICAL TRIAL
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b trial was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 48 weeks of ataluren therapy in patients with nmDBMD. The study enrolled 174 participants at 37 sites in North America, Europe, Australia, and Israel. Participants were randomized to receive either a low dose of ataluren (10 mg/kg in the morning, 10 mg/kg at midday, and 20 mg/kg in the evening), a high dose of ataluren (20 mg/kg in the morning, 20 mg/kg at midday, and 40 mg/kg in the evening), or placebo (inactive drug in the morning, at midday, and in the evening). The primary outcome measure was the total distance walked during a 6-minute walk test, a standardized test of ambulation. Other outcome measures in the study evaluated activity at home, muscle and heart function, strength, cognitive ability, muscle integrity, and muscle dystrophin expression. Safety parameters, compliance, and ataluren blood levels were also monitored.
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Hi Ofelia--I don't think they have quantified the amount of dystrophin produced yet--that analysis is ongoing.
My understanding is that the data shows 10% dystrophin which, as we've heard from scientists, is not enough. :-( I would like to hear what they say about this.
Where did you get the 10% statistic from?
Ofelia Marin said:My understanding is that the data shows 10% dystrophin which, as we've heard from scientists, is not enough. :-( I would like to hear what they say about this.
My son is in the study. Both of my 2 children have Duchenne. I'm sick to my stomach. I vaguely recall a number of 25% in the mdx mouse, but don't quote me on that.
Ofelia Marin said:From a friend from UK. They will probably make the % public at some point. Very sad news... Do you remember how much dystrophin was obtained in the previous phase of the trial? I remember reading those numbers but I have too many negative things on my mind now to remember...
Joanna Johnson said:Where did you get the 10% statistic from?
Ofelia Marin said:My understanding is that the data shows 10% dystrophin which, as we've heard from scientists, is not enough. :-( I would like to hear what they say about this.
My son is in the study. Both of my 2 children have Duchenne. I'm sick to my stomach. I vaguely recall a number of 25% in the mdx mouse, but don't quote me on that.
Ofelia Marin said:From a friend from UK. They will probably make the % public at some point. Very sad news... Do you remember how much dystrophin was obtained in the previous phase of the trial? I remember reading those numbers but I have too many negative things on my mind now to remember...
Joanna Johnson said:Where did you get the 10% statistic from?
Ofelia Marin said:My understanding is that the data shows 10% dystrophin which, as we've heard from scientists, is not enough. :-( I would like to hear what they say about this.
I know. This is very, very sad! My son does not have a stop codon and I am devastated by this news. I remember seeing good numbers like 50% drop in CK levels.
Joanna Johnson said:My son is in the study. Both of my 2 children have Duchenne. I'm sick to my stomach. I vaguely recall a number of 25% in the mdx mouse, but don't quote me on that.
Ofelia Marin said:From a friend from UK. They will probably make the % public at some point. Very sad news... Do you remember how much dystrophin was obtained in the previous phase of the trial? I remember reading those numbers but I have too many negative things on my mind now to remember...
Joanna Johnson said:Where did you get the 10% statistic from?
Ofelia Marin said:My understanding is that the data shows 10% dystrophin which, as we've heard from scientists, is not enough. :-( I would like to hear what they say about this.
Can the kids not continue the drug even if they have not shown improvement but are stable and have not regressed?????
Ofelia Marin said:I know. This is very, very sad! My son does not have a stop codon and I am devastated by this news. I remember seeing good numbers like 50% drop in CK levels.
Joanna Johnson said:My son is in the study. Both of my 2 children have Duchenne. I'm sick to my stomach. I vaguely recall a number of 25% in the mdx mouse, but don't quote me on that.
Ofelia Marin said:From a friend from UK. They will probably make the % public at some point. Very sad news... Do you remember how much dystrophin was obtained in the previous phase of the trial? I remember reading those numbers but I have too many negative things on my mind now to remember...
Joanna Johnson said:Where did you get the 10% statistic from?
Ofelia Marin said:My understanding is that the data shows 10% dystrophin which, as we've heard from scientists, is not enough. :-( I would like to hear what they say about this.
Not if PTC and Genzyme decide to stop the develoment of Ataluren. I have so many question about this data...
Ana Vaish said:Can the kids not continue the drug even if they have not shown improvement but are stable and have not regressed?????
Ofelia Marin said:I know. This is very, very sad! My son does not have a stop codon and I am devastated by this news. I remember seeing good numbers like 50% drop in CK levels.
Joanna Johnson said:My son is in the study. Both of my 2 children have Duchenne. I'm sick to my stomach. I vaguely recall a number of 25% in the mdx mouse, but don't quote me on that.
Ofelia Marin said:From a friend from UK. They will probably make the % public at some point. Very sad news... Do you remember how much dystrophin was obtained in the previous phase of the trial? I remember reading those numbers but I have too many negative things on my mind now to remember...
Joanna Johnson said:Where did you get the 10% statistic from?
Ofelia Marin said:My understanding is that the data shows 10% dystrophin which, as we've heard from scientists, is not enough. :-( I would like to hear what they say about this.
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