regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
FDA grants IDE approval for Orchestra BioMed's BACKBEAT pivotal study of BackBeat CNT in hypertensive pacemaker patients
Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc.
- FDA approved IDE for global pivotal BACKBEAT study evaluating AVIM therapy (BackBeat CNT) for hypertension in pacemaker patients.
- Study to randomize ~500 patients 1:1, primary endpoint: change in mean 24-hour ambulatory systolic BP at 3 months.
- Orchestra BioMed collaborating with Medtronic; Medtronic has exclusive global commercialization rights if approved.
- Supported by MODERATO II pilot study: net reduction of 8.1 mmHg in 24-hour aSBP and 12.3 mmHg in oSBP at 6 months.
- Enrollment expected to start before end of 2023; study designed to support future regulatory review and potential approval.