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Lundbeck Advances Leadership in Migraine With New Data at the American Headache Society 67th Annual Scientific Meeting
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lundbeck US, the US subsidiaries of H. Lundbeck A/S, today announced it will present one oral and eight poster presentations at the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS) in Minneapolis from June 19-22, 2025. The data presentations reinforce the need to look beyond monthly migraine days (MMDs) and the importance of a holistic approach to migraine care as suggested by data from eptinezumab-jjmr post-hoc analyses. VYEPTI ® (eptinezumab-jjmr) is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. VYEPTI is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to eptinezumab-jjmr or to any of its ingredients. Reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema. Please see Important Safety Information below. 'Migraine disease affects over 40 million people in the U.S., 1 profoundly impacting every aspect of life for many,' said Damian Fiore, Vice President, Lundbeck US Medical Affairs Neurology. 'Lundbeck is energized to be at AHS, driving conversations on how we can better understand the holistic burden of migraine and redefine how we approach care. Our focus goes beyond just alleviating individual symptoms—we are committed to improving the overall quality of life for people living with migraine disease.' Analyses presented at AHS from several studies including clinical trials and real-world research continue to focus on novel ways to assess VYEPTI and study results and advance preventive migraine care: P-341: Eptinezumab Treatment was Associated with Longer Interictal Periods and Corresponding Larger Improvements in Quality of Life in Participants With Migraine for Whom 2-4 Prior Preventive Treatments had Failed: A Post Hoc Analysis of the DELIVER Trial: Individuals living with migraine who have longer periods of time between migraine attacks (interictal periods) may experience a reduced overall burden of migraine. A post-hoc analysis of the phase 3b DELIVER trial during weeks 1-12 (n=853) and weeks 1-24 (n=832) evaluated the association between the mean longest interictal period and improvements in patient-reported quality of life (QoL) outcomes. Results from this post-hoc analysis indicate the mean longest interictal period was larger with VYEPTI than as reported by patients receiving placebo during the first 24 weeks of the DELIVER trial. Among participants with >14- and >21-day mean longest interictal periods, a greater proportion of participants achieved clinically meaningful improvements in the 6-item Headache Impact test score (HIT-6; ≥5-point total score reduction) and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC; 'much improved' or 'very much improved' rating) with VYEPTI compared with placebo. 2 P-333: Retention Rates Across Clinical Trials of Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies for Migraine Prevention: Researchers analyzed select phase 3 clinical trials to assess retention rates for adult participants who were treated with VYEPTI and other anti-CGRP mAbs for the prevention of migraine, including long-term eptinezumab trials: the 104-week, open label, single-arm PREVAIL trial and the 72-week DELIVER trial. In this retrospective cohort study of US claims data, VYEPTI showed high, long-term retention rates for preventive treatment in participants with chronic migraine and in those with migraine for whom 2-4 prior migraine preventive treatments have failed, suggesting a high level of participant satisfaction with continued treatment of VYEPTI. Similar results were observed in other anti-CGRP mAbs in this treatment group. 3 P-332: Baseline Characteristics and Eptinezumab Infusion Experience in Participants in Whom ≥1 Prior Preventive Anti-CGRP Treatment Had Failed: Interim Results of an Ongoing Real-World Study: INFUSE is an ongoing, non-interventional, prospective study in individuals with migraine initiating VYEPTI for the preventive treatment of migraine. In an interim analysis of the first 75 participants entering the INFUSE study, results indicate that individuals, despite having ≥1 prior a-CGRP preventive treatment, reported a long history of disease and high disease burden (with regard to frequency, severity and cognitive impairments). Interim results also showed that the level of concern about initiating an intravenous (IV) treatment was low and participants in the study generally had a positive infusion experience. 4 Further highlighting our commitment to pushing the boundaries on migraine care with preventive treatments, Lundbeck also will host a symposium titled, 'Why the interictal period matters: Striving for migraine freedom' with Dr. Amaal Starling and Dr. Stewart Tepper on Thursday, June 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. CT. 'For optimal migraine management, it's important to prioritize continuous improvement and a patient-centered approach,' said Dr. Amaal Starling, Neurologist, Mayo Clinic. 'These studies highlight the real-world impact of preventive migraine treatments that can provide sustained control, which may allow individuals to focus on their personal goals and live their lives to the fullest.' Additional migraine data being presented at AHS include: About VYEPTI ® VYEPTI ® (eptinezumab-jjmr) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) ligand and blocks its binding to the receptor. VYEPTI was deliberately developed for administration by IV infusion to deliver 100 percent of the medication into the bloodstream at the end of the infusion. The efficacy and safety of VYEPTI were demonstrated in two phase 3 clinical trials; episodic migraine in PROMISE-1 and chronic migraine in PROMISE-2. VYEPTI met its primary endpoint of decrease in mean monthly migraine days (MMD) over months 1-3 in both episodic and chronic migraine. The safety of VYEPTI was evaluated in 2,076 patients with migraine who received at least one dose of VYEPTI. The most common adverse reactions (≥2 percent and at least 2 percent or greater than placebo) in the clinical trials for the preventive treatment of migraine were nasopharyngitis and hypersensitivity. In PROMISE-1 and PROMISE-2, 1.9 percent of patients treated with VYEPTI discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. VYEPTI offers patients with migraine a preventive treatment administered as one 30-minute IV infusion 4 times a year (every three months). The recommended dosage is 100 mg, and some patients may benefit from a dosage of 300 mg. Dosing should be based on the guidance in the Prescribing Information and Patient Information. INDICATION VYEPTI (eptinezumab-jjmr) is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CONTRAINDICATIONS VYEPTI is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to eptinezumab-jjmr or to any of the excipients. Reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema, urticaria, facial flushing, dyspnea, and rash, have occurred with VYEPTI in clinical trials and in the postmarketing setting. Most hypersensitivity reactions occurred during infusion and were not serious, but often led to discontinuation or required treatment. Serious hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported in the postmarketing setting. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consider discontinuing VYEPTI and institute appropriate therapy. Hypertension: Development of hypertension and worsening of pre-existing hypertension have been reported following the use of CGRP antagonists, including VYEPTI, in the postmarketing setting. Some of the patients who developed new-onset hypertension had risk factors for hypertension. There were cases requiring initiation of pharmacological treatment for hypertension, and in some cases hospitalization. Hypertension may occur at any time during treatment, but was most frequently reported within 7 days of therapy initiation. The CGRP antagonist was discontinued in many of the reported cases. Monitor patients treated with VYEPTI for new-onset hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension, and consider whether discontinuation of VYEPTI is warranted if evaluation fails to establish an alternative etiology or blood pressure is inadequately controlled. Raynaud's Phenomenon: Development of Raynaud's phenomenon and recurrence or worsening of pre-existing Raynaud's phenomenon have been reported in the postmarketing setting following the use of CGRP antagonists. In reported cases with monoclonal antibody CGRP antagonists, symptom onset occurred a median of 71 days following dosing. Many of the cases reported serious outcomes, including hospitalizations and disability, generally related to debilitating pain. In most reported cases, discontinuation of the CGRP antagonist resulted in resolution of symptoms. VYEPTI should be discontinued if signs or symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon develop, and patients should be evaluated by a healthcare provider if symptoms do not resolve. Patients with a history of Raynaud's phenomenon should be monitored for, and informed about the possibility of, worsening or recurrence of signs and symptoms. ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (≥2% and at least 2% or greater than placebo) in the clinical trials for the preventive treatment of migraine were nasopharyngitis and hypersensitivity. VYEPTI was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults in February 2020. For more information, please see Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information or visit About Migraine Disease Migraine is a complex and disabling neurological disease that limits functionality and quality of life. 1 It is characterized by moderate to severe head pain typically accompanied by an array of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light or sound. 1,11 Over time, migraine disease may worsen, with attacks increasing in frequency, severity and duration. 12,13 It is estimated to affect more than 40 million people in the U.S. and impacts three times as many women than men. 1 It is the second leading cause of years lived with disability (YLD) among all diseases and is the top YLD cause among people aged 15 to 49 years, according to the Global Burden of Disease study. The impact of migraine permeates into career, home life and relationships. 14 About INFUSE study INFUSE is an ongoing, non-interventional, prospective study in individuals with migraine, initiating preventive treatment with eptinezumab-jjmr. Eligible participants were recruited by two infusion center networks and are being followed for 12 months after initiating eptinezumab-jjmr treatment. INFUSE includes adults ≥18 years of age with a diagnosis of migraine who tried ≥1 preventive a-CGRP treatment (erenumab, fremanezumab, galcanezumab, atogepant, or rimegepant [prescribed every other day]). About DELIVER study DELIVER (NCT04418765) is a phase 3b, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of eptinezumab-jjmr in patients with chronic or episodic migraine. Chronic migraine was defined as migraine occurring on ≥8 days per month and headache occurring on >14 days, and episodic migraine as migraine occurring on ≥4 days and headache occurring on ≤14 days. All patients had to have experienced failures of two to four prior preventive treatment classes (including: propranolol, metoprolol, topiramate, amitriptyline, flunarizine, valproate, divalproex, candesartan) or botulinum toxin A/B (if documented that botulinum toxin was used for chronic migraine), and at least one failure being due to inadequate efficacy. Patients who experienced failure on a previous treatment targeting the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway were excluded from participation. Documented evidence of prior migraine treatment failures was supported by medical records or by physicians´ confirmation specific to each treatment in the past 10 years. In the study, 892 patients were randomized to receive eptinezumab-jjmr 100 mg or 300 mg or placebo by IV infusion. Patients included in the study most frequently experienced treatment failures of topiramate and amitriptyline, with 550(61.8%), 277(31.1%), and 60(6.7%) patients experiencing 2, 3, and 4 prior preventive treatment failures respectively. The primary endpoint was change from baseline in the number of monthly migraine days over Weeks 1-12. Key secondary endpoints included response rates as patients with 50% or greater reduction from baseline in MMDs (Weeks 1-12), response rates of patients with 75% or greater reduction from baseline in MMDs (Weeks 1-12) and change from baseline in the number of MMDs (Weeks 13-24). Other secondary endpoints assessed the effect of eptinezumab-jjmr vs placebo on: 6-item Headache Impact test score (HIT-6), Migraine-specific quality of life (MSQ v2.1), HRQoL (EQ-5D-5L) visual analogue scale (VAS) score, healthcare resources utilization (HCRU), and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire (WPAI). The safety and tolerability of eptinezumab-jjmr in the DELIVER study were similar to placebo and consistent with findings from previous eptinezumab-jjmr clinical trials. In DELIVER and earlier eptinezumab-jjmr studies, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, dizziness, and fatigue were the most commonly reported treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs). About PREVAIL study PREVAIL was a phase 3, open-label multi-site U.S.-based study that evaluated eptinezumab-jjmr 300 mg intravenous administration in 128 adults with chronic migraine (CM). PREVAIL included two treatment phases: the primary treatment phase included four infusions of eptinezumab-jjmr 12 weeks apart (Day 0, and Weeks 12, 24, and 36); the secondary treatment phase included up to four additional eptinezumab-jjmr infusions 12 weeks apart (Weeks 48, 60, 72, and 84). Further, patients were followed for 20 additional weeks after the final infusion until Week 104. The PREVAIL study evaluated the long-term safety of repeat doses of eptinezumab-jjmr 300 mg in patients with CM, as well as the pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Patient-reported outcome measures included the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire, patient-identified most bothersome symptom (PI-MBS) associated with migraine, Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), and 6-item Headache Impact Test (HIT-6). About a-PACAP a-PACAP monoclonal antibody is an investigational compound currently under development (phase 2) for the treatment of migraine. The compound is not commercially available globally. About Lundbeck Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Brain disorders affect a large part of the world's population, and the effects are felt throughout society. With the rapidly improving understanding of the biology of the brain, we hold ourselves accountable for advancing brain health by curiously exploring new opportunities for treatments. As a focused innovator, we strive for our research and development programs to tackle some of the most complex neurological challenges. We develop transformative medicines targeting people for whom there are few or no treatments available, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology. We are committed to fighting stigma and we act to improve health equity. We strive to create long-term value for our shareholders by making positive contributions to patients, their families and society as a whole. Lundbeck has approximately 5,700 employees in more than 50 countries and our products are available in more than 80 countries. Lundbeck US comprises the wholly owned US subsidiaries of H. Lundbeck A/S (HLUNa / HLUNb, HLUNA DC / HLUNB DC) ('Lundbeck'), including Lundbeck LLC and Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals LLC. For additional information, please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn and X at @LundbeckUS. References 1 Cohen, F., Brooks, C. V., Sun, D., Buse, D. C., Reed, M. L., Fanning, K. M., & Lipton, R. B. (2024). Prevalence and burden of migraine in the United States: A systematic review. Headache, 64 (5), 516–532. 2 Tepper, Stewart J., Joshi, Shivang, Hirman, Joe, et al. Eptinezumab Treatment was Associated with Longer Interictal Periods and Larger Improvements in Quality of Life in Participants With Migraine for Whom 2-4 Prior Preventive Treatments had Failed: A Post Hoc Analysis of the DELIVER Trial. Available at Accessed June 4, 2025. 3 Blumenfeld, Andrew, Patel, Foram, Kapur, Neha, et al. Retention Rates Across Clinical Trials of Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies for Migraine Prevention. Available at Accessed June 4, 2025. 4 Starling, Amaal, Regnier, Stephane, Soni-Brahmbhatt, Seema, et al. Characteristics and Eptinezumab Infusion Experience in Participants in Whom ≥1 Prior Preventive anti-CGRP Treatment had Failed: Interim Results of an Ongoing Real-world Study. Available at Accessed June 4, 2025. 5 Lipton, Richard B., IOR-02 - Patient perspectives of migraine symptomology: Insights from exit interviews from the anti-PACAP antibody phase 2 HOPE trial for migraine prevention. Available at Accessed June 4, 2025. 6 Ailani, Jessica, Ashina, Messoud, Awad, Susanne F., et al. Long-term Improvements Following ≥50% Migraine Response to Eptinezumab Treatment in Participants With Migraine: Post Hoc Analysis of the DELIVER Trial. Available at Accessed June 4, 2025. 7 Starling, Amaal, Kudrow, David, Kapur, Neha, et al. Sustained Reductions in Monthly Headache Days with Long-Term Eptinezumab Treatment for Chronic Migraine: Post-Hoc Analysis of the Phase 3 PREVAIL Study. Available at Accessed June 4, 2025. 8 Starling, Amaal, Kudrow, David, Kapur, Neha, et al. Sustained Reductions in Monthly Headache Days with Long-Term Eptinezumab Treatment for Chronic Migraine: Post-Hoc Analysis of the Phase 3 PREVAIL Study. Available at Accessed June 4, 2025. 9 Jensen, Rigmor H., Lundqvist, Christofer, Schytz, Henrik W., et al. Eptinezumab and patient education in chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache: Results from the randomized, placebo-controlled RESOLUTION trial. Available at Accessed June 13, 2025 10 Yu, Shengyuan, Matsumori, Yasuhiko, Kim, Byung-Kun, et al. Efficacy and safety of eptinezumab in chronic migraine: A randomized placebo-controlled trial in a predominantly Asian population. Available at Accessed June 13, 2025. 11 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Migraine. Available at: Accessed March 28, 2024. 12 GBD 2016 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 [published correction] appears in Lancet. 2017;390(10100):1211-1259. 13 American Headache Society. Headache. 2019; 59: 1–18. 14 Buse DC, Fanning KM, Reed ML, et al. Life With Migraine: Effects on Relationships, Career, and Finances From the Chronic Migraine Epidemiology and Outcomes (CaMEO) Study. Headache. 2019;59(8):1286-1299. doi:
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24-04-2025
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Dyne Therapeutics Receives European Medicines Agency (EMA) Orphan Drug Designation for DYNE-251 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Recently presented data demonstrated sustained functional improvement with DYNE-251 treatment through 18 months - - Data from the fully enrolled DELIVER registrational expansion cohort is planned for late 2025 - WALTHAM, Mass., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage company focused on advancing life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted orphan drug designation for DYNE-251 for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DYNE-251 is being evaluated in the Phase 1/2 DELIVER global clinical trial in individuals with DMD who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. Long-term clinical data from the ongoing DELIVER trial of DYNE-251 that demonstrated unprecedented and sustained functional improvement at the selected registrational dose were presented in March at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference. Functional assessments in the DELIVER trial include Stride Velocity 95th Centile (SV95C), an objective digital outcome that is accepted as a primary endpoint for DMD clinical trials in Europe. 'Our recent long-term DELIVER trial results demonstrated clinically relevant and sustained functional improvement through 18 months, including as assessed by SV95C, which may support a strong rationale for regulatory approval in Europe,' said Doug Kerr, MD, PhD, chief medical officer of Dyne. 'We are pleased that the EC has granted orphan drug designation to DYNE-251, reinforcing our belief that our next-generation exon 51 skipping investigational therapy for DMD may be able to bring clinically meaningful functional improvement to those living with this devastating disease. With full enrollment of the registrational expansion cohort in the DELIVER trial complete, we look forward to sharing data from this cohort in late 2025 and the potential to move forward with our first regulatory submissions in early 2026.' The EC grants orphan drug designation to drugs and biologics intended for the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of rare, life-threatening or chronically debilitating diseases or conditions that affect fewer than five in 10,000 people in the European Union (EU). Orphan designation provides companies with certain benefits, including reduced regulatory fees, clinical protocol assistance, research grants and the potential for up to 10 years of market exclusivity in the EU if approved. DYNE-251 was also granted U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) orphan drug and rare pediatric disease designations in March 2023. Key Milestones for the DELIVER Trial Dyne continues to pursue expedited approval pathways globally for DYNE-251 in patients with DMD who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. Dyne has fully enrolled the registrational expansion cohort of 32 patients as part of the DELIVER trial. Data from this cohort are planned for late 2025. Dyne anticipates filing a Biologics License Application (BLA) submission for US accelerated approval in early 2026. About the DELIVER Trial DELIVER is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of DYNE-251 in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. The multiple ascending dose (MAD) portion of the study resulted in the selection of a registrational dose and regimen of 20 mg/kg every four weeks. A registrational expansion cohort to support potential regulatory submissions for expediated approvals, including accelerated approval in the U.S., is fully enrolled. The primary endpoint for this cohort is the change from baseline in dystrophin protein levels as measured by Western blot. For more information on the DELIVER trial, visit (NCT05524883) and (2023-510351-31-00). About DYNE-251 DYNE-251 is an investigational therapeutic being evaluated in the Phase 1/2 global DELIVER clinical trial for people living with DMD who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. DYNE-251 consists of a phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) conjugated to a fragment antibody (Fab) that binds to the transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1), which is highly expressed on muscle. It is designed to enable targeted muscle tissue delivery and promote exon skipping in the nucleus, allowing muscle cells to create internally shortened, near full-length dystrophin protein, with the goal of stopping or reversing disease progression. DYNE-251 has been granted fast track, orphan drug and rare pediatric disease designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of DMD mutations amenable to exon 51 skipping. In addition to DYNE-251, Dyne is building a global DMD franchise and has preclinical programs targeting other exons, including 53, 45 and 44. About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) DMD is a rare disease caused by mutations in the gene that encodes for dystrophin, a protein critical for the normal function of muscle cells. These mutations, the majority of which are deletions, result in the lack of dystrophin protein and progressive loss of muscle function. DMD occurs primarily in males and affects an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 individuals in the U.S. and 25,000 in Europe. Loss of strength and function typically first appears in pre-school age boys and worsens as they age. As the disease progresses, the severity of damage to skeletal and cardiac muscle often results in patients experiencing total loss of ambulation by their early teenage years and includes worsening cardiac and respiratory symptoms and loss of upper body function by the later teens. There is no cure for DMD, and currently approved therapies provide limited benefit. About Dyne Therapeutics Dyne Therapeutics is discovering and advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. Leveraging the modularity of its FORCE™ platform, Dyne is developing targeted therapeutics that deliver to muscle and the central nervous system (CNS). Dyne has a broad pipeline for neuromuscular diseases, including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. For more information, please visit and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding Dyne's strategy, future operations, prospects and plans, objectives of management, the therapeutic potential of DYNE-251, the anticipated timeline for reporting additional data from the DELIVER clinical trial, the availability of expedited approval pathways for DYNE-251, expectations regarding the timing and outcome of interactions with regulatory authorities, and expectations regarding the timing of submitting applications for U.S. Accelerated Approval and other regulatory approvals, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Interim Report January-March 2025
GOTHENBURG, SE / / April 24, 2025 / XVIVO Perfusion AB (STO:XVIVO)(LSE:0RKL)(FRA:3XV) First quarter 2025 (Jan-Mar) Net sales increased to SEK 218.6 million (186.0), corresponding to growth of 18 percent in SEK and 16 percent in local currencies. Organic growth amounted to 14 percent in local currencies. The Business areas Thoracic and Abdominal delivered sales growth in local currencies: Thoracic 16 percent and Abdominal 28 percent. Services delivered negative growth of -6 percent. Total gross margin was 73 percent (73). The gross margin for the business areas amounted to: Thoracic 82 percent (81), Abdominal 63 percent (68) and Services 38 percent (36). Operating income (EBIT) increased to SEK 26.6 million (19.0). Adjusted EBIT increased by 50 percent to SEK 29.8 million (19.9). Operating income before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased to SEK 43.0 million (36.0), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 20 percent (19). Adjusted EBITDA increased to SEK 46.2 million (36.9), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 21 percent (20). Net profit amounted to SEK -12.4 million (22.8), impacted by currency effects in cash and cash equivalents of SEK -22.5 million (8.3). Earnings per share amounted to SEK -0.39 (0.72). Cash flow from operating activities was SEK -15.3 million (1.6). The quarter was impacted by increased working capital tied up due to higher sales, as well as the annual payout of employee-related liabilities. Total cash flow amounted to SEK -77.2 million (-43.3), primarily impacted by investments in R&D projects of SEK -40.1 million. Significant events in the quarter Rapid FDA approval of the IDE application for the DELIVER study using Liver Assist FDA approval for continued use of XVIVO's heart technology through the PRESERVE CAP study For further information, please contact: Christoffer Rosenblad, CEO, +46 73 519 21 59, e-mail: Kristoffer Nordström, CFO, +46 73 519 21 64, e-mail: Conference Call Christoffer Rosenblad, CEO and Kristoffer Nordström, CFO, will present the report in a conference call today at 2.00 PM CET / 8.00 AM EST. For registration to the conference call, see information in previous press release: About Us Founded in 1998, XVIVO is the only medical technology company dedicated to extending the life of all major organs - so transplant teams around the world can save more lives. Our solutions allow leading clinicians and researchers to push the boundaries of transplantation medicine. XVIVO is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and has offices and research sites on two continents. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol XVIVO. More information can be found on the website This information is information that XVIVO Perfusion AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 2025-04-24 07:30 CEST. Attachments XVIVO Interim Report Q1 2025 SOURCE: XVIVO Perfusion AB View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
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10-04-2025
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AAN 2025: Lundbeck highlights sustained efficacy of Vyepti for migraine prevention
On 9 April, at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2025 annual meeting, three posters highlighting the sustained long-term efficacy and real-world impact of Lundbeck's anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibody (mAb) Vyepti (eptinezumab) for migraine prevention were presented. Vyepti was approved by the FDA for the prevention of migraine in adults in 2020. As the last of the anti-CGRP mAbs to enter the migraine market, Vyepti has seen moderate uptake since its approval, with the majority of key opinion leaders (KOLs) previously interviewed by GlobalData indicating that one of the subcutaneously administered anti-CGRP mAbs would be their first choice, highlighting the intravenous administration of Vyepti as a logistical challenge. The posters show that early response to Vyepti can be predictive of sustained treatment response, as well as highlighting meaningful benefits of Vyepti treatment. Post hoc analysis of the long-term, open-label Phase III PREVAIL (NCT02985398) study evaluating two-year safety and patient-reported outcomes with Vyepti in adults with chronic migraine was presented in a poster at AAN 2025. The analysis showed that the majority of the participants who achieved 50% or greater headache response or 75% or greater headache response in the first 12 weeks after receiving their first dose of Vyepti were able to maintain that level of response up to Week 84. Sustained treatment response was further demonstrated in another poster presenting post hoc analysis of data from the randomized, placebo-controlled Phase III DELIVER (NCT04418765) trial. In this study, patients had either chronic migraine or high-frequency episodic migraine, and they had failed to respond to two to four prior migraine preventive treatments. Up to 83% of patients who responded to Vyepti treatment within the first one to 24 weeks of the trial (i.e., having received the first two doses of Vyepti) were able to maintain that response over the 72-week trial. These analyses highlight that early treatment response with Vyepti may be able to predict long-term sustained treatment response. A third poster focused on patient-reported impact of Vyepti treatment in adults with chronic migraine. It presented a post hoc analysis of the impact of a 75% or greater increase in good days/month in patients treated with Vyepti from a real-world, observational, US-based study. Approximately two-thirds of the patients in the study reported a 75% or greater increase in good days/month, and this was correlated with higher satisfaction regarding the effects of Vyepti on migraine symptom severity, frequency, and duration; daily activities, such as being able to participate in social/family life, being productive, and ability to plan; and overall wellbeing when compared with patient with less than 75% increase in good days/month. Prior to treatment, the prevalence of brain fog was similar across the treatment response subgroups; however, following Vyepti treatment, 76.6% of the patients with a 75% or greater increase in good days/month reported moderate-to-complete improvement in brain fog, compared with 42.3% of patients with less than 75% increase in good days/month. These results highlight the meaningful benefits that patients experience following Vyepti treatment and will help Lundbeck with its focus on 'raising the bar around preventive treatment expectations in migraine.' Historically, migraine prevention has been managed with a wide variety of drug classes, such as beta-adrenergic receptor blockers, calcium antagonists, antidepressants, and anti-epileptics. However, many of these oral preventive treatments have been associated with poor side-effect profiles, and KOLs previously interviewed by GlobalData reported that low efficacy of oral preventive treatment was common among patients, meaning that patients often cycle through the different drug classes of oral preventive treatments. The first preventive therapies developed specifically for the treatment of migraine were the anti-CGRP mAbs, followed by the oral gepants; however, they are typically prescribed as second- or third-line options for many patients due to reimbursement restrictions requiring failure with the oral preventives before they can be prescribed. In the US, a 2024 statement was published by the American Headache Society recommending that the anti-CGRP mAbs and gepants should be used as first-line preventive options due to their superior efficacy and tolerability compared with the oral preventive options. Long-term sustained efficacy data and demonstration of meaningful benefit for patients, such as was presented for Vyepti at AAN 2025, are likely to further cement the case for first-line adoption of the anti-CGRP mAbs; however, given the comparative costs of the oral preventives and the mAbs, whether this recommendation will be implemented by insurance companies remains to be seen. Vyepti faces significant competition from three other anti-CGRP mAbs: Amgen's Aimovig (erenumab), Eli Lilly's Emgality (galcanezumab), and Teva's Ajovy (fremanezumab). Additional competition also comes from two orally administered gepants: Pfizer's Nurtec (rimegepant) and AbbVie's Qulipta (atogepant). KOLs agreed that the CGRP mAbs had similar efficacy profiles, with treatment choice often based on side effects, dosing schedule, or patient preference. As the only intravenously administered mAb, Vyepti may be at a disadvantage among patients who prefer to self-administer one of the other mAbs, and therefore highlighting the long-term efficacy, particularly with a focus on some of the patient-reported meaningful benefits, will be crucial in helping Vyepti to remain competitive in the migraine prevention market. "AAN 2025: Lundbeck highlights sustained efficacy of Vyepti for migraine prevention" was originally created and published by Clinical Trials Arena, a GlobalData owned brand. 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Dyne Therapeutics Announces New Long-Term Clinical Data from Phase 1/2 DELIVER Trial of DYNE-251 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Demonstrating Unprecedented and Sustained Functional Improvement Through 18 Months
- Continued favorable safety profile for DYNE-251 - - DELIVER Registrational Expansion Cohort is fully enrolled; data from this cohort planned for late 2025 - - Potential for Biologics License Application submission for U.S. accelerated approval in early 2026 - WALTHAM, Mass., March 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage company focused on advancing life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, today announced new long-term clinical data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 DELIVER trial of DYNE-251 demonstrating unprecedented and sustained functional improvement at the selected registrational dose of 20 mg/kg Q4W (approximate PMO dose). The DELIVER trial is evaluating DYNE-251 in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping, and updated results from the trial are being presented this week at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference. 'With Dyne-251, we have the opportunity to deliver a durable and redosable therapy demonstrating clinically meaningful and sustained functional improvement in DMD. The consistency of these new data across multiple endpoints and timepoints underscores the potential of DYNE-251 to meaningfully address the significant unmet need in Duchenne despite available therapies,' said John Cox, president and chief executive officer of Dyne. 'We are rapidly advancing DYNE-251 toward a readout later this year with the potential to submit for U.S. accelerated approval in early 2026 based on a well-established regulatory pathway leveraging dystrophin expression as a surrogate endpoint. If approved, we believe there is an opportunity for rapid adoption by physicians and currently treated patients, as well as those naïve to therapy.' 'I am very encouraged by these new, long-term data for DYNE-251 in the exon 51 skip amenable population and the promise of sustained functional improvement which has continued to elude the DMD community,' said Pat Furlong, founder and president of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. 'The investment and innovation in DMD are delivering, and this is a prime example of how the accelerated approval pathway may swiftly enable a new generation of therapies that address unmet and urgent medical needs.' "The amount of expression of near-full length dystrophin induced by DYNE-251 has not been previously seen with exon 51 skipping agents and is associated with evidence for clinical efficacy,' said Kevin Flanigan M.D., Director, Center for Gene Therapy, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. 'I look forward to the opportunity to present new functional data and updated safety data at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.' This updated assessment of the DELIVER trial evaluating DYNE-251 includes new functional data out to 12 months from 6 patients enrolled in the 20 mg/kg Q4W cohort, and 18-month functional data from 6 patients in the 10 mg/kg Q4W cohort (these participants began transitioning to the 20 mg/kg Q4W regimen after month 6). In addition, updated safety data as of February 7, 2025, continue to demonstrate a favorable safety profile for DYNE-251. Key findings from the DELIVER Phase 1/2 trial presentation include: Function: Meaningful and sustained improvements from baseline in multiple functional endpoints were observed in both the 20 mg/kg (selected registrational dose) and 10 mg/kg1 DYNE-251 Q4W cohorts, through 12 and 18 months, respectively. Functional assessments included Stride Velocity 95th Centile (SV95C), North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA), 10-Meter Walk/Run Time (10-MWR), and Time to Rise from Floor. Starting at the 6-month timepoint, the SV95C change from baseline observed in both the 10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg cohorts of DELIVER exceeded the published proposed minimal clinically important difference (MCID). SV95C is a digital objective outcome measure of ambulatory performance in patients' normal daily environment and is accepted as a primary endpoint for DMD clinical trials in Europe. Dystrophin expression: As previously reported, DYNE-251 demonstrated unprecedented near-full length dystrophin expression as measured by Western blot for patients with DMD who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. At the 6-month time point, patients treated with 20 mg/kg of DYNE-251 Q4W had a mean absolute dystrophin expression of 8.72% of normal (adjusted for muscle content). Dyne has confirmed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration precedent for using dystrophin as a surrogate biomarker for accelerated approval remains available. Safety and tolerability: DYNE-251 has demonstrated a favorable safety profile based on 54 participants enrolled in the DELIVER trial. Since the prior update provided as of November 21, 2024, the safety profile remains unchanged, and no new treatment-related serious adverse events have been observed.2 970 doses of study drug have been administered to date over a period of 77.1 patient-years of follow-up with some patients followed for up to ~2.5 years. 546 doses of study drug at the 20 mg/kg dose level have been administered to date.3 Key Milestones for the DELIVER Trial Dyne continues to pursue expedited approval pathways globally for DYNE-251 in patients with DMD who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. Dyne has fully enrolled the Registrational Expansion Cohort of 32 patients as part of the DELIVER trial. Data from this cohort are planned for late 2025. Dyne anticipates a potential Biologics License Application (BLA) submission for U.S. accelerated approval in early 2026. Dyne Presentations at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific ConferenceThe new assessment of the DELIVER trial is being presented in an oral presentation 'Safety and Efficacy from the Ongoing Phase 1/2 DELIVER Trial of DYNE-251 in Males with DMD Mutations Amenable to Exon 51 Skipping' on Wednesday, March 19, at 8:30-8:45 a.m. CT by Kevin Flanigan, M.D., Director, Center for Gene Therapy, Abigail Wexner Research Institute of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and Principal Investigator for the DELIVER Trial. A poster with the same title will be available starting at 6:00 p.m. CT Sunday, March 16, 2025, through Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the conference exhibit hall. Both the oral presentation and poster are now available in the Scientific Publications & Presentations section of Dyne's website, along with several other posters and presentations including an encore presentation of the most recent positive results for DYNE-101 from the Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). About the DELIVER Trial DELIVER is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of DYNE-251 in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. The multiple ascending dose (MAD) portion of the study resulted in the selection of a registrational dose and regimen of 20 mg/kg every four weeks. A registrational expansion cohort to support potential regulatory submissions for expediated approvals, including accelerated approval in the U.S., is fully enrolled. The primary endpoint for this cohort is the change from baseline in dystrophin protein levels as measured by Western blot. For more information on the DELIVER trial, visit (NCT05524883) and (2023-510351-31-00). About DYNE-251 DYNE-251 is an investigational therapeutic being evaluated in the Phase 1/2 global DELIVER clinical trial for people living with DMD who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. DYNE-251 consists of a phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) conjugated to a fragment antibody (Fab) that binds to the transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) which is highly expressed on muscle. It is designed to enable targeted muscle tissue delivery and promote exon skipping in the nucleus, allowing muscle cells to create internally shortened, near full-length dystrophin protein, with the goal of stopping or reversing disease progression. DYNE-251 has been granted fast track, orphan drug and rare pediatric disease designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of DMD mutations amenable to exon 51 skipping. In addition to DYNE-251, Dyne is building a global DMD franchise and has preclinical programs targeting other exons, including 53, 45 and 44. About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) DMD is a rare disease caused by mutations in the gene that encodes for dystrophin, a protein critical for the normal function of muscle cells. These mutations, the majority of which are deletions, result in the lack of dystrophin protein and progressive loss of muscle function. DMD occurs primarily in males and affects an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 individuals in the U.S. and 25,000 in Europe. Loss of strength and function typically first appears in pre-school age boys and worsens as they age. As the disease progresses, the severity of damage to skeletal and cardiac muscle often results in patients experiencing total loss of ambulation by their early teenage years and includes worsening cardiac and respiratory symptoms and loss of upper body function by the later teens. There is no cure for DMD, and currently approved therapies provide limited benefit. About Dyne Therapeutics Dyne Therapeutics is discovering and advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. Leveraging the modularity of its FORCE™ platform, Dyne is developing targeted therapeutics that deliver to muscle and the central nervous system (CNS). Dyne has a broad pipeline for neuromuscular diseases, including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. For more information, please visit and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding Dyne's strategy, future operations, prospects and plans, objectives of management, the potential of DYNE-251, the anticipated timelines for reporting additional data from the DELIVER clinical trial, including the registrational cohort, the availability of accelerated approval pathways for DYNE-251 and expectations regarding the timing of submitting applications for U.S. accelerated approval, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: uncertainties inherent in the identification and development of product candidates, including the initiation and completion of preclinical studies and clinical trials; uncertainties as to the availability and timing of results from preclinical studies and clinical trials; the timing of and Dyne's ability to enroll patients in clinical trials; whether results from preclinical studies and data from clinical trials will be predictive of the final results of the clinical trials or other trials; whether data from clinical trials will support submission for regulatory approvals; uncertainties as to the FDA's and other regulatory authorities' interpretation of the data from Dyne's clinical trials and acceptance of Dyne's clinical programs and as to the regulatory approval process for Dyne's product candidates; whether Dyne's cash resources will be sufficient to fund its foreseeable and unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; as well as the risks and uncertainties identified in Dyne's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's most recent Form 10-K and in subsequent filings Dyne may make with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Dyne's views as of the date of this press release. Dyne anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while Dyne may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Dyne's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. During the OLE period, all participants in 10 mg/kg cohort were dose escalated to 20 mg/kg Q4W regimen. DYNE-251 safety data as of February 7, 2025. As of February 21, 2025. Contacts: InvestorsMia Tobiasir@ Nartkersnartker@ in to access your portfolio
