Clinical-stage biotechnology company GlycoMimetics has completed patient enrolment in a Phase II sickle cell disease study of its lead drug candidate, GMI-1070.
The study examined the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetic profile of GMI-1070 in hospitalised patients with sickle cell disease suffering from a condition called vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), which is mediated by inflammation.
Go deeper with GlobalData
GlycoMimetics clinical development vice president and chief medical officer Dr Helen Thackray said the final patient had now been enrolled in the study.
"Evaluating GMI-1070 in the treatment of individuals with sickle cell who have been hospitalised with vaso-occlusive crisis represents a critical next step towards potentially fulfilling an important medical need in this historically underserved patient population," Thackray said.
"The US Food & Drug Administration underscored the importance of advancing new treatments for sickle cell when it granted GMI-1070 with Fast Track designation and Orphan Product status."
See Also:
GlycoMimetics selected VOC as a study indication for GMI-1070 as the periodic painful VOC episodes (pain crises), which result in clinical complications, are the significant clinical features of sickle cell disease.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalDataA total of 76 patients between 12 to 65 years of age were enrolled in the randomised study across 22 clinical trial sites in the US and Canada.
The company expects to report the topline data from the double-blinded study in the second quarter of 2013.
Image: Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder with over dominance, characterised by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Photo: Courtesy of Dr Graham Beards.
