other material
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Galecto's Phase 2b GALACTIC-1 trial misses primary endpoint; GB0139 discontinued
Damora Therapeutics, Inc.
- GALACTIC-1 trial did not meet primary endpoint of FVC decline; change from baseline -316.6 mL vs -127.4 mL (placebo).
- Serious adverse events: 7.8% in GB0139 arm vs 1.4% placebo; worsening IPF observed.
- Cash and investments ~$49M as of July 31, 2023; evaluating resource allocation to extend runway into 2025.
- Shifting focus to liver diseases; GULLIVER-3 Phase 2a trial of GB1211 expected to start early 2024.
- No confirmation of target engagement; galectin-3 levels increased in both arms from day 0 to week 52.