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Acurx reports 96% clinical cure rate in Phase 2 trial of ibezapolstat for C. difficile infection
Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 96% clinical cure rate (25/26 patients) in combined Phase 2a and 2b trials of ibezapolstat.
- Ibezapolstat well tolerated; no drug-related serious adverse events; three mild GI events resolved.
- Phase 2b vancomycin-controlled segment terminated early based on high observed cure rate.
- Company plans End-of-Phase 2 FDA meeting in Q1 2024 and advancement to Phase 3.
- Additional analyses of sustained cure, microbiome, and bile acids are forthcoming.