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PepGen doses first patient in Phase 1 FREEDOM-DM1 trial; data expected in 2024
PepGen Inc.
- First patient dosed in Phase 1 FREEDOM-DM1 trial of PGN-EDODM1 for myotonic dystrophy type 1.
- Safety, transcript splicing correction, and clinical outcome data at 5 mg/kg dose expected in 2024.
- UK MHRA clearance obtained, enabling enrollment in third country (US, Canada, UK).
- Trial to enroll ~24 adults; single ascending doses from 5 to 20 mg/kg with safety-based escalation.
- CEO James McArthur calls dosing a significant milestone toward transformative therapy for DM1.