Lilly Announces Pomaglumetad Methionil Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint of Clinical Study
HBBM was intended to be the first of two clinical trials to support registration of the compound for monotherapy in acute schizophrenia. The second registration clinical trial, H8Y-MC-HBBN (HBBN), is ongoing. The company will conduct an interim analysis of study HBBN which will provide results later in the year. Additionally, Lilly awaits results from the recently concluded study H8Y-MC-HBCO (HBCO). HBCO is a Phase II study exploring pomaglumetad methionil as an adjunctive treatment with atypical antipsychotics. Data from these two studies will help inform decisions on the future development of pomaglumetad methionil. Ongoing clinical trials with pomaglumetad methionil continue.
"Unfortunately negative studies are common in the field of psychiatry and a reality of biopharmaceutical innovation," said
About Pomaglumetad Methionil
Pomaglumetad Methionil (mGlu2/3) is a glutamatergic-based agent that, unlike all currently available antipsychotic drugs, does not interact with those central nervous system receptors that are thought to be responsible for many of the intolerable adverse events (e.g., motor dysfunction, reproductive hormone irregularity, weight gain, lipid elevation) associated with present schizophrenia treatments.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements about the potential of LY2140023 monohydrate for the treatment of schizophrenia, and reflects Lilly's current beliefs. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of development and commercialization. There is no guarantee that the compound will receive regulatory approval, or that it will be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's filings with the
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