other material
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.85
Denali's DNL343 fails Phase 2/3 ALS trial; primary endpoint not met
Denali Therapeutics Inc.
- Primary endpoint of ALSFRS-R and survival at 24 weeks not met vs placebo.
- Key secondary endpoints (muscle strength, respiratory function) also not statistically different.
- DNL343 was safe and well tolerated overall.
- Additional analyses including NfL biomarkers and subgroup data expected later in 2025.
- Trial enrolled 186 DNL343-treated vs 139 placebo participants.