IVERIC bio Stock Soars After Encouraging Geographic Atrophy Trial Data


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IVERIC bio Inc (NASDAQ:ISEE) announced positive data from the second Phase 3 trial of Zimura (avacincaptad pegol) for geographic atrophy (GA). 

GATHER2 met its prespecified primary endpoint of mean growth rate (slope) in GA area at 12 months with statistical significance and a favorable safety profile.

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Zimura showed a 14.3% reduction in the mean growth rate (slope) in GA area over 12 months using square root transformation and a 17.7% reduction using the observed GA area.

Post-hoc Analysis of U.S. Patients showed a 25.5% reduction and 32.0%, respectively.

In GATHER2, there were no events of endophthalmitis, no intraocular inflammation events, and ischemic optic neuropathy events. The most frequently reported ocular adverse events were related to the injection procedure.

Zimura 2 mg reduced all analyzed subgroups' mean growth rate (slope) in the GA area.

For best corrected visual acuity, a favorable trend for Zimura 2 mg was observed consistent with GATHER1. A favorable trend was not observed for low luminance best corrected visual acuity.

The company plans to submit a marketing application to the FDA by the end of Q1 2023.

Price Action: ISEE shares are up 42% at $13.40 during the premarket session on the last check Tuesday.


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