other material
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.85
Galectin NAVIGATE trial: belapectin reduces varices by 48.9% in per-protocol but misses ITT primary endpoint
GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC
- In ITT (N=355), primary composite endpoint not statistically significant; varices incidence reduced 43.2% with 2mg/kg vs placebo.
- In per-protocol (n=290), belapectin 2mg/kg showed 48.9% reduction in varices (p<0.05).
- Safety profile favorable; adverse events comparable across cohorts, no drug-related SAEs.
- Additional 36-month data from ~50 patients expected in Q1 2025.
- Company will engage with potential partners to determine next steps.