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Neurocrine's NBI-1117568 meets Phase 2 primary endpoint; 7.5-point PANSS reduction vs placebo
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC
- 20 mg once-daily dose met primary endpoint: placebo-adjusted PANSS reduction of 7.5 points (p=0.011, effect size 0.61) at Week 6.
- Dose also statistically significant on CGI-S, Marder positive and negative symptom scores.
- NBI-’568 well tolerated; no weight gain vs placebo; GI events low; discontinuation rates similar to placebo.
- Company plans to advance NBI-’568 into Phase 3 development in schizophrenia in early 2025.
- Other doses (40 mg, 60 mg QD, 30 mg BID) did not reach statistical significance on primary endpoint.