Sun Pharma reports positive results from Phase 3 trials for ILUMYA
The studies, named INSPIRE-1 and INSPIRE-2, tested ILUMYA over a 24-week period. Patients who received ILUMYA showed significant improvements in symptoms of psoriatic arthritis compared to those who received a placebo. Both trials successfully met their primary goal—a higher proportion of patients treated with ILUMYA achieved ACR20 responses, a standard measure used to assess improvement in joint disease, by Week 24. The results were statistically significant.
On the safety front, the drug performed as expected. There were no new safety concerns, and the data remained in line with ILUMYA's existing safety record. The drug is already approved to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, and these latest findings suggest it may have potential in addressing PsA as well.
However, it's important to note that ILUMYA is not yet approved for psoriatic arthritis, and its use for this indication has not been reviewed or authorized by health regulators.
Marek Honczarenko, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Specialty Development at Sun Pharma, stated, 'We are excited to share that both the INSPIRE-1 and INSPIRE-2 clinical trials have successfully met their primary endpoints. These top-line results reinforce the therapeutic potential of ILUMYA as a treatment option for patients with active psoriatic arthritis. We extend our sincere gratitude to the patients, healthcare professionals and administrators whose contributions made the studies possible. We look forward to sharing the complete clinical data in the near future.'
Sun Pharma plans to present the full results from these studies at upcoming medical conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed journals.
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