regulatory
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Phase 3 INTUNE study for pitolisant in idiopathic hypersomnia misses primary endpoint
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.
- Primary endpoint (ESS change) did not reach statistical significance between pitolisant and placebo in the randomized withdrawal phase.
- 83% of patients completing open-label phase responded with average ESS improvement of 9.4 points; 88% continued into long-term extension.
- Positive trends favoring pitolisant observed on IHSS (approached significance) and Sleep Inertia Questionnaire.
- Safety profile consistent with established pitolisant profile; no new safety signals.
- Company plans to discuss full data with FDA to determine next steps for pitolisant in IH.