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FDA says Phase 3 study for roluperidone remains negative; additional data needed
Minerva Neurosciences, Inc.
- FDA stated the Phase 3 study is negative under the Hochberg procedure; both 32 mg and 64 mg doses must be significant.
- Excluding a site with data integrity issues gave nominal p=0.044 for 64 mg dose, but FDA still deems study negative.
- Division raised concerns about monotherapy use, patient identification, and lack of data on coadministration with antipsychotics.
- FDA suggested additional data could address concerns; Minerva may begin data collection in parallel with NDA preparations.
- Minerva still believes it has two adequate studies and targets NDA submission in summer 2022; webcast April 13.