Astellas Reports 12-Week Results of Fezolinetant in the P-III (MOONLIGHT 1) Trial for the Nonhormonal Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Asia
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- The P-III (MOONLIGHT 1) trial evaluates fezolinetant (30mg, qd for 24wks.) in 302 women with mod. to sev. VMS related to menopause across China, Korea & Taiwan. The trial has been followed by a 12wk. non-controlled extension period
- The trial failed to meet its pre-defined EPs for efficacy @12wk. analysis, numerical improvements from baseline were observed. The results will be submitted for publication upon the completion of the 24wk. analyses
- Fezolinetant is a selective NK3 receptor antagonist & is designed to block NKB binding on the KNDy neuron to moderate neuronal activity in the thermoregulatory center of the brain to reduce the frequency & severity of VMS associated with menopause
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