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Wave reports positive Phase 2 FORWARD-53 data for WVE-N531 in DMD; plans NDA in 2026
Wave Life Sciences Ltd.
- TTR improved 3.8 seconds vs natural history (p<0.05); fibrosis reduced 28.6% (p<0.01); CK declined 50%.
- Mean dystrophin 7.8% (88% >5%); muscle health reversal shown; no SAEs.
- FDA confirms accelerated approval pathway; NDA filing planned in 2026 based on all FORWARD-53 data.
- Monthly dosing supported by 61-day half-life; additional DMD exons (52,51,45,44) CTAs expected in 2026 addressing ~$2.4B US market.
- Pipeline milestones: WVE-006 AATD data, WVE-007 obesity data H2 2025, WVE-003 HD IND H2 2025.