Statistically Significant Improvement Demonstrated in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity
Bellerophon Intends to Initiate Pivotal Phase 3 in First Quarter of 2020
Company Enters Into
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Subjects in Cohort 2 of iNO-PF treated with iNO45 (45 mcg/kg IBW/hr) demonstrated statistically significant improvement in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), defined as walking, climbing stairs, yard work, and similar activities, versus placebo. The improvements in MVPA were underscored by benefits shown in other actigraphy parameters, as well as patient reported outcomes. Subjects on iNO demonstrated improvements versus placebo in the following top-line parameters:
- MVPA improved by 14 minutes per day, representing a 20% improvement (p=0.02)
- Overall activity improved by 100 counts/min, representing a 7% improvement
- St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Total score improved by 3 points
- SGRQ Activity score improved by 5 points
- SGRQ Impacts score improved by 6 points
University of California, San Diego Shortness of Breath Questionnaire improved by 5 points
INOpulse was well-tolerated with no safety concerns.
“The top-line results from Cohort 2 in the iNO-PF study are exciting and highlight the potential therapeutic benefit of INOpulse,” said
“The positive top-line data from Cohort 2 of iNO-PF represent a defining milestone for our INOpulse clinical development program,” said
Cohort 2 included 44 subjects randomized 2:1 to either iNO45 or placebo for a 4 month blinded treatment period followed by an open-label extension.
Bellerophon also announced today that it has entered into an agreement for a
“We are gratified by the support and confidence in Bellerophon demonstrated through this investment by our current investors,” continued Mr. Tenenbaum. “Importantly, this capital extends our cash runway into 2021, further strengthening our cash position as we prepare to initiate pivotal Cohort 3 of iNO-PF.”
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Source: Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc.