Immunic Touts Positive Vidofludimus Calcium Data In Multiple Sclerosis Candidate

Immunic Inc IMUX has reported newly available data from its phase 2 EMPhASIS trial of lead asset, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
During the 24-week treatment period, 12-week and 24-week Confirmed Disability Worsening (12w/24wCDW) events occurred in 1.6% of subjects in the combined vidofludimus calcium treatment arms as compared to 3.7% in the placebo group.
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In the open-label extension (OLE) phase, the proportion of patients free from 12wCDW was 97.6% after 48 weeks and 94.5% after 96 weeks of vidofludimus calcium treatment.
Similar results were observed for 24wCDW and sustained CDW. The OLE phase also showed low relapse activity.
Long-term open-label treatment with vidofludimus calcium was associated with a low rate of confirmed disability worsening over time and compares favorably to historical trial data for currently available multiple sclerosis medications.
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