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Rhythm Pharma's bivamelagon Phase 2 meets endpoints: -9.3% BMI reduction at 14 weeks
RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- BMI reduction -9.3% (600mg, p=0.0004) and -7.7% (400mg, p=0.0002) vs 2.2% increase on placebo.
- Mean reduction >2.8 points in 'most' hunger score on 10-point scale in 600mg and 400mg cohorts.
- Safety consistent with MC4R agonism; one discontinuation due to serious AE (rectal bleeding).
- Rhythm plans End-of-Phase 2 meeting with FDA and EU scientific advice for registrational path.
- Data from 26 of 27 patients continued into open-label extension as of July 7, 2025.
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