Aptinyx Reports Results from Phase 2b Study of NYX-2925 in Fibromyalgia

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Aptinyx Inc. (NASDAQ: APTX) announced disappointing results from its Phase 2b clinical study of NYX-2925, aimed at treating fibromyalgia. The study failed to achieve statistically significant separation from placebo on the primary endpoint—average daily pain reduction. While some improvement was noted in secondary endpoints early on, by week 12, the placebo group showed notable improvement, undermining NYX-2925's efficacy. The company will refocus efforts on other pipeline projects, including NYX-458 for cognitive impairment related to Parkinson’s disease, with data expected in Q1 next year.

Positive

• NYX-2925 was well tolerated across all dose levels without significant safety concerns.
• The company plans to advance data from its pipeline, including upcoming readouts related to PTSD and cognitive impairment.

Negative

• NYX-2925 did not achieve its primary endpoint for significant pain reduction in fibromyalgia patients.
• The study's results indicate challenges in developing effective pain therapies, potentially impacting future research funding and investor confidence.

NYX-2925 did not achieve the primary endpoint of the study

EVANSTON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aptinyx Inc. (Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders, today announced results from a Phase 2b clinical study evaluating the effects of NYX-2925 in patients with fibromyalgia. NYX-2925 did not achieve statistically significant separation from placebo on the study’s primary endpoint, which assessed the change from baseline in average daily pain on the numeric rating scale (NRS) during week 12.

“We are very disappointed that, despite the evidence of activity observed in a prior biomarker study in fibromyalgia patients, in this follow-up Phase 2b study NYX-2925 did not achieve statistical separation from placebo,” said Andy Kidd, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Aptinyx. “We greatly appreciate the contributions made by patients, investigators, collaborators, and our dedicated Aptinyx team in the evaluation of NYX-2925’s utility in pain. The results of this study highlight the challenges of developing novel therapies for pain. As we continue to analyze the data from the study, we will focus our resources on supporting additional readouts from our pipeline in PTSD and cognitive impairment, including the readout of our Phase 2 study of NYX-458 in cognitive impairment associated with Parkinson’s disease, expected in the first quarter of next year.”

The Phase 2b fibromyalgia study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NYX-2925 in approximately 300 patients with fibromyalgia. Following a screening period, eligible patients were randomized to receive oral doses of NYX-2925 50 mg, NYX-2925 100 mg, or placebo once daily over the treatment period. The primary endpoint in the study was the change from baseline in average daily pain as reported on the zero-to-ten NRS during week 12 of the study.

Statistically significant separation from placebo was not observed on the primary endpoint of the study with either dose level of NYX-2925. Patients receiving NYX-2925 at both dose levels showed a trend toward clinically meaningful improvement in pain, as well as in some secondary endpoints, versus placebo by week 4. However, by week 12, the placebo group had improved such that, although NYX-2925 remained numerically better, the separation was not clinically meaningful. Across both dose levels, NYX-2925 was well tolerated in the study, with no concerning safety issues observed. Detailed data from the study continue to be evaluated.

About Aptinyx

Aptinyx Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary synthetic small molecules for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders. Aptinyx has a platform for discovery of novel compounds that work through a unique mechanism to modulate—rather than block or over-activate—NMDA receptors and enhance synaptic plasticity, the foundation of neural cell communication. The company has three product candidates in clinical development in central nervous system indications, including chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive impairment. Aptinyx is also advancing additional compounds from its proprietary discovery platform, which continues to generate a rich and diverse pipeline of small-molecule NMDA receptor modulators with the potential to treat an array of neurologic disorders. For more information, visit www.aptinyx.com.

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FAQ

What was the outcome of Aptinyx's Phase 2b study for NYX-2925?

The Phase 2b study for NYX-2925 did not achieve statistically significant separation from placebo on the primary endpoint, which assessed average daily pain in fibromyalgia patients.

What are the next steps for Aptinyx after the NYX-2925 study results?

Aptinyx will focus on other pipeline projects, including the upcoming Phase 2 study results for NYX-458, aimed at cognitive impairment associated with Parkinson's disease, expected in Q1 next year.

What does the failure of NYX-2925 mean for Aptinyx's future?

The failure to achieve primary endpoints may lead to challenges in securing funding for further research and could affect investor confidence in Aptinyx's clinical development pipeline.

When can we expect to see data from Aptinyx's other clinical trials?

Data from the Phase 2 study of NYX-458 is expected to be available in the first quarter of next year.