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Benitec reports durable improvements in swallowing function with BB-301 in OPMD interim results
Benitec Biopharma Inc.
- Three subjects treated with low-dose BB-301 showed significant, clinically meaningful improvements in swallowing function at 12 months (Subjects 1,2) and 3 months (Subject 3) post-treatment.
- Subject 1: 41% reduction in SSQ total symptom burden at 12 months; VFSS showed reductions in pharyngeal residue across all food and liquid consistencies.
- Subjects 2 and 3: near-complete resolution of pathologic sequential swallows; Subject 2 achieved clinically normal SSQ (68 units) at 12 months, Subject 3 at 3 months (70 units).
- No severe adverse events reported; five subjects safely treated; sixth and final Cohort 1 subject expected to receive low-dose BB-301 in Q2 2025.