Novartis reports positive Phase III results for remibrutinib in multiple sclerosis
What happened
Novartis presented Phase III results for remibrutinib, an oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in relapsing multiple sclerosis. The drug reduced annualized relapse rates by 35% in one study and 31.2% in another compared to teriflunomide. Global regulatory filings are currently underway, with a U.S. submission anticipated by the end of the year.
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Why it matters
The positive results suggest remibrutinib could be positioned as an oral treatment option for MS that provides disease control without chronic B-cell depletion. The trials, which included input from Heinz Wiendl of the University of Freiburg, showed significant reductions in disability progression and MRI lesion activity.
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Who's involved
- NovartisDeveloped and presented Phase III results for remibrutinib.
- University of FreiburgUniversity where Heinz Wiendl holds a professorship and was involved in the REMODEL studies.
- Heinz WiendlGerman neurologist who served on the REMODEL steering committee.
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The entities involved
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Novartis
Swiss-American multinational pharmaceutical corporation
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University of Freiburg
university in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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