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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.90
Prothena's Phase 3 AFFIRM-AL trial for birtamimab fails; development halted; workforce reduction planned
PROTHENA CORP PUBLIC LTD CO
- Phase 3 AFFIRM-AL did not meet primary endpoint of all-cause mortality (HR=0.915, p=0.7680); secondary endpoints also missed.
- Birtamimab development discontinued; open-label extension stopped.
- Company to substantially reduce workforce and operating expenses; further update expected in June 2025.
- Birtamimab was generally safe and well-tolerated, consistent with prior safety profile.
- Upcoming data: PRX012 Phase 1 ASCENT (Alzheimer's) in August; partner updates from Roche, Novo Nordisk, BMS in 2025-2026.
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