Neurocrine halts development of schizophrenia drug luvadaxistat as it fails clinical trial
Written By : MD Bureau Team
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-09-13 09:42 GMT | Update On 2024-09-13 09:42 GMT
London: Neurocrine Biosciences said it will halt the development of its experimental drug, aimed at improving cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia, after it did not achieve the primary goal in a mid-stage trial.
The company said the drug, luvadaxistat, did not replicate the results from a previous mid-stage trial that showed improved cognitive performance, due to a large variability in the cognitive measures across the patients and a potential imbalance in their baseline characteristics.
In the previous study, luvadaxistat failed to meet the main goal of change from baseline in negative symptoms of schizophrenia, however, it met the secondary goal of improving cognitive performance.
Neurocrine said it will focus its resources on late-stage development of its other schizophrenia and depression drug candidates.
Shares of the company were down 2.5 per cent in extended trading.
Last month, the company said its other schizophrenia drug, NBI-1117568, helped reduce the severity of symptoms in a mid-stage trial, but there were concerns whether the benefit could be replicated in larger trials.
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.