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PulseSight Therapeutics has dosed first pts in the P-I (PST-611-CT1) trial to assess safety & tolerability of PST-611 in humans
The P-I single ascending dose study will evaluate safety & determine maximum tolerated dose of PST-611 for P-IIa trial in 6–12 pts with dry age-related macular degeneration/geographic atrophy pts, with preliminary results expected in…
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Novartis has reported topline P-III (GCAptAIN) trial results on Cosentyx to treat adults with newly diagnosed or relapsing giant cell arteritis (GCA)
The P-III (GCAptAIN) trial assessed efficacy & safety of Cosentyx (300 or 150mg) vs PBO, both in combination with a glucocorticoid taper regimen, in GCA pts across 27 countries
In the trial,…
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Seegene has launched the STAgora platform for infectious disease analysis, with a formal launch planned at ADLM 2025to seek business partnerships & highlight STAgora's integration with Cureca PCR system
STAgora, when integrated with Seegene’s syndromic quantitative PCR tech, provides advanced visibility into single & multi-pathogen infections to allow clinicians to make faster, more informed…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, and Biosimilar. Check out our full report below:
Neurocrine Reports Data From KINECT-HD Study Evaluating INGREZZA in Huntington’s Disease (HD)
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UCB Reports the P-III Data of Fenfluramine in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) Patients
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The EC has approved Imfinzi as a perioperative treatment of MIBC; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions
Approval was based on the P-III (NIAGARA) trial (n=1063) in MIBC pts randomized to either neoadj. Imfinzi + CT before cystectomy followed by adj. Imfinzi or neoadj. CT with no further treatment after surgery …
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MatOrtho has reported the European CE Mark approval of ReCerf for hip resurfacing arthroplasty, allowing wider availability in UK, EU & markets accepting CE mark approval
ReCerf was previously approved by Australia’s TGA in Nov 2024 & was used in over 1,600 pts since 2018, with highly positive patient-reported outcomes & a low 6yr. revision…
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The EC has approved Vevzuo & Evfraxy, biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) following the CHMP positive opinion in Apr 2025
Approval was based on the comprehensive clinical data, which showed comparable PK, safety, efficacy & immunogenicity of Vevzuo & Evfraxy to the reference product
Vevzuo prevents SREs in adults with bone-involved malignancies…
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The global P-I/II/III (CLIMB-121 & 111) trials assessed Casgevy in sev. SCD & TDT pts (12–35 yrs), with 2yr. post-infusion follow-up, after which pts entered the ongoing 15yr. CLIMB-131 trial, with SCD pts followed for >5.5yrs & TDT for >6yrs.
In SCD, 43/45 pts were VOC-free for ≥12mos., with mean VOC-free duration of 35mos.…
Brii Biosciences has entered into a license & technology transfer agreement with Joincare to develop & commercialize BRII-693 in the Greater China region
As per the deal, Joincare will handle development, regulatory activities & commercialization of BRII-693 in Greater China in exchange for an upfront payment as well as development & commercial milestones, with net…
The EMA has received an application for label expansion of Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone/prednisolone to treat adults with mHSPC & HRR gene alterations
Submission was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/ prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered…

