other material
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
VOICE trial interim analysis shows Vafseo superior to ESA on composite endpoint; trial stopped
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.
- Win odds 1.16 (95% CI 1.06-1.28, p=0.0016) for all-cause mortality/hospitalization composite.
- Hospitalizations per patient-year: 1.11 (Vafseo) vs 1.23 (ESA); incidence rate ratio 0.90 (p<0.05).
- Mortality rates similar: 8.77% vs 8.78% per 100 patient-years; rate ratio 1.00 (CI 0.718-1.391).
- Trial stopped on recommendation of Independent Data Monitoring Committee and Trial Steering Committee.
- Results replicate safety findings from INNO2VATE phase 3 program; data to be submitted for scientific meeting.