Regeneron Provides Update on the Garetosmab Phase 2 LUMINA-1 Trial in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)
Regeneron today notified clinical investigators to pause dosing of the investigational therapy
garetosmab (REGN2477) in the ongoing Phase 2 LUMINA-1 trial in patients with the ultra-rare
genetic disorder fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). The decision was based on
reports of fatal serious adverse events in the trial during the open-label extension, during
which all patients received active treatment. These deaths are being further investigated to
understand if they are related to garetosmab treatment. During the 28-week double-blind
treatment period, there were no deaths in the trial.
Regeneron also shared this update with the trial?s Independent Data Monitoring Committee
and regulatory authorities, and will conduct a review of the trial data to date, to better
understand the benefit/risk profile of garetosmab in people with FOP. Regeneron announced
topline 28-week results from the 44-patient LUMINA-1 trial earlier this year; this is the only
active trial evaluating garetosmab.
About Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a relentless, progressive, ultra-rare genetic
disorder in which muscles, tendons and ligaments are progressively replaced by bone, a
process known as heterotopic ossification (HO). There are believe to be approximately 900
patients diagnosed with FOP worldwide. HO of the jaw, spine, hip and rib cage can make it
difficult to speak, eat, walk or breathe, leading to weight loss and escalating loss of mobility
and skeletal deformity. Most people with FOP are wheelchair bound by 30 years old and the
median age of survival is approximately 56 years. Death often results from complications, such
as pneumonia, heart failure and aspiration stemming from HO and loss of mobility in the chest,
neck and jaw.
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