Aldeyra Therapeutics Announces Positive Results From Phase II Clinical Trial in Subjects With Noninfectious Anterior Uveitis
Topical corticosteroids are often associated with ocular toxicity, including cataract formation and glaucoma (elevated intra-ocular pressure). The data released today suggest that NS2 has the potential to reduce or replace corticosteroid use in noninfectious anterior uveitis.
Commenting on the results,
Forty-five subjects were randomized equally to receive NS2 0.5% four times daily, Pred Forte® 1% (a corticosteroid) four times daily (tapered), or NS2 0.5% four times daily and Pred Forte® 1% twice daily (tapered). There were no statistical differences among all groups in any clinical endpoint, including anterior chamber cell count and ocular flare. NS2 was generally well tolerated and there were no serious adverse events, consistent with previous Phase I and Phase II clinical trials.
NS2 produced clinically meaningful effects on anterior chamber cell counts (ACC) comparable to corticosteroid. At the week 2 study visit, grade 0 (cell count of zero or one) ACC treatment response was seen in 33% of NS2 patients, 31% of Pred Forte® patients, and 31% of patients on combination therapy. At the week 8 study visit, grade 0 ACC treatment response was seen in 40% of NS2 patients, 46% of Pred Forte® patients, and 44% of patients on combination therapy. For ACC improvement of at least one grade, treatment response was seen in 53% of NS2 patients, 46% of Pred Forte® patients, and 50% of patients on combination therapy. For subjects that did not respond to therapy, rescue medication rates were similar between NS2 and Pred Forte®, with rescue medication required in 20% of NS2 patients, 38% of Pred Forte® patients and 25% of patients on combination therapy.
The principal investigator of the trial, Dr.
Aldehydes are thought to mediate both major forms of inflammation, allergy (such as allergic conjunctivitis) and autoimmune disease (such as noninfectious anterior uveitis). In
Additional Recent Highlights
- Reported positive results from Phase II clinical trial in subjects with allergic conjunctivitis. Aldeyra reported that the results of a randomized, parallel-group, single-center, double-masked, vehicle-controlled Phase II clinical trial of topical ocular NS2 in subjects with induced allergic conjunctivitis demonstrated statistically significant and sustained activity of NS2 over vehicle in reducing ocular itching and tearing. NS2 was generally well tolerated and there were no serious adverse events during the trial.
- Phase II clinical data in Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome expected in third quarter of 2016. Aldeyra confirmed that the results of a Phase II clinical trial of dermatologic NS2 for the treatment of ichthyosis in Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome, an inborn error of aldehyde metabolism, are expected in the third quarter of 2016.
- Hired key employees for pipeline advancement. In
January 2016 , Aldeyra hiredDavid J. Clark , M.D. as Chief Medical Officer.Dr. Clark has 18 years of drug development experience at Pfizer, SmithKline Beecham, and several biotechnology companies focused on rare and common diseases. Aldeyra also hiredMary Taylor , MPH as the Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs inFebruary 2016 .Ms. Taylor's industry experience spans over 30 years in drug development and senior regulatory positions atShire , Bayer, and multiple biotechnology companies. The additions ofDr. Clark andMs. Taylor enhance the ability to advance multiple treatments through the clinic and to the market for a number of inflammatory diseases and inborn errors of aldehyde metabolism.
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About Noninfectious Anterior Uveitis
Noninfectious anterior uveitis is a rare, potentially blinding disease that may be mediated in part by pro-inflammatory aldehydes, and is characterized by inflammation in the front of the eye, pain, impaired vision, and photophobia.
About Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is a common allergic disease that is thought to be mediated in part by pro-inflammatory aldehydes, and is characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva (a membrane covering part of the front of the eye), resulting in ocular itching, excessive tear production, lid swelling and redness.
About Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome
Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome is a rare disease caused by mutations in fatty acid aldehyde dehydrogenase, leading to elevated fatty aldehyde levels that are thought to contribute to severe ichthyosis (scaly, thickened, dry skin), neurological disorders, and retinal disease. There is no
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,148,524 | $ | 14,648,866 | ||||||
Marketable securities | 12,877,281 | 12,941,776 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 283,509 | 497,552 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 23,309,314 | 28,088,194 | ||||||||
Deferred offering costs | 45,986 | 36,236 | ||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 23,436,766 | $ | 28,204,764 | ||||||
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Accrued expenses | 1,035,888 | 1,186,429 | ||||||||
Current portion of credit facility | 193,866 | 77,546 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,807,771 | 2,115,135 | ||||||||
Credit facility, net of current portion and debt discount | 1,101,968 | 1,211,310 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 2,909,739 | 3,326,445 | ||||||||
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shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 9,713 | 9,713 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 84,084,750 | 83,478,851 | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 1,800 | (8,361 | ) | |||||||
Accumulated deficit | (63,569,236 | ) | (58,601,884 | ) | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 20,527,027 | 24,878,319 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 23,436,766 | $ | 28,204,764 | ||||||
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Research and development | $ | 3,511,477 | $ | 1,136,434 | ||||||
General and administrative | 1,455,559 | 972,101 | ||||||||
Loss from operations | (4,967,036 | ) | (2,108,535 | ) | ||||||
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Interest income | 24,719 | - | ||||||||
Interest expense | (25,035 | ) | (28,024 | ) | ||||||
Total other income (expense), net | (316 | ) | (28,024 | ) | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,967,352 | ) | $ | (2,136,559 | ) | ||||
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Diluted | $ | (0.51 | ) | $ | (0.32 | ) | ||||
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