Praxis Precision Medicines Reports Negative Results from PRAX-114 Phase 2/3 Monotherapy Aria Study in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Praxis Precision Medicines announced that the Phase 2/3 Aria Study for PRAX-114 in treating major depressive disorder did not achieve statistical significance on its primary endpoint. Despite well-tolerated results, the study's failure is disappointing for the company. In response, Praxis will refocus resources on its Movement Disorders and Epilepsy franchises, extending its cash runway into 2024. The company plans to prioritize Phase 2b results for PRAX-944 and proof-of-concept for PRAX-562.
- Strategic realignment focuses on Movement Disorders and Epilepsy, potentially improving future outcomes.
- Cash runway extended into 2024, ensuring financial stability for ongoing projects.
- PRAX-114 was well-tolerated in the study, indicating potential for future research.
- Aria Study did not achieve statistical significance on primary and secondary endpoints.
- Reduction of workforce and operating expenses due to strategic alignment.
Aria Study did not achieve statistical significance on the primary endpoint
Strategic realignment to focus resources on Movement Disorders and Epilepsy franchises extends cash runway into 2024
BOSTON, June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance, today announced that the Phase 2/3 Aria Study evaluating the efficacy and safety of PRAX-114 for monotherapy treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) did not achieve statistical significance on the primary endpoint of change from baseline in the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17) total score at Day 15, or on any secondary endpoints. Praxis intends to share detailed results in an upcoming medical presentation or publication.
“We are surprised and disappointed in the Aria Study results,” said Marcio Souza, president and chief executive officer of Praxis. “PRAX-114 was well-tolerated in the Aria Study, yet the effect did not deliver to meet the needs of patients. Praxis is committed to our mission to help people suffering from CNS disorders and will prioritize our programs in movement disorders and epilepsy moving forward. We want to thank all of the patients, investigators and partners who participated in the Aria Study.”
The strategic realignment will result in a reduction of the Company’s workforce and future operating expenses. As a result of the realignment, the Company’s cash runway will now extend into 2024. The strategic alignment will focus on delivering Phase 2b results for PRAX-944 in essential tremor (Essential1 Study) and proof-of-concept for PRAX-562 in epilepsy and advancing the pre-clinical pipeline.
About Praxis
Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for CNS disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance. Praxis is applying insights from genetic epilepsies to both rare and more prevalent neurological and psychiatric disorders, using our understanding of shared biological targets and circuits in the brain. Praxis has established a broad portfolio with multiple programs, including product candidates across psychiatric disorders, movement disorders and epilepsy, with three clinical-stage product candidates. For more information, please visit www.praxismedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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