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Rhythm Pharma reports positive Phase 2 setmelanotide data in PWS; plans Phase 3
RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- 18 patients enrolled; 17 remain on therapy; safety consistent with known profile.
- 6 of 8 patients at Month 3 achieved BMI reduction; 3 of 5 at Month 6 saw BMI reduction.
- 6 of 7 evaluable patients at Month 3 had meaningful hyperphagia (HQ-CT) score reduction.
- Company plans to advance setmelanotide into Phase 3 registrational trial in PWS.
- Initiated Phase 1 Part D of weekly MC4R agonist RM-718 in up to 20 PWS patients.