Trevi Therapeutics Announces Additional Analyses from Phase 2a RIVER Trial of Haduvio in Patients with Refractory Chronic Cough

Core Insights - Trevi Therapeutics presented additional analyses from the Phase 2a RIVER trial of Haduvio, which showed a statistically significant reduction in 24-hour cough frequency of 67% from baseline and 57% on a placebo-adjusted basis (p<0.0001) for patients with refractory chronic cough (RCC) [1][2] Company Overview - Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing Haduvio™ (oral nalbuphine ER) for chronic cough treatment in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and RCC [7] - Haduvio is the first investigational therapy to demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in cough frequency in clinical trials for both IPF and RCC patients [7] Phase 2a RIVER Trial Details - The Phase 2a RIVER trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with two treatment periods, each lasting 21 days, separated by a 21-day washout period [5] - The primary endpoint was the mean change in 24-hour cough frequency, assessed by an objective cough monitor at Day 21 [5] Refractory Chronic Cough (RCC) Insights - RCC affects approximately 2-3 million patients in the U.S. and is characterized by a persistent cough lasting over 8 weeks despite treatment for underlying conditions [6] - There are currently no approved therapies for RCC in the U.S., making Haduvio a potentially significant treatment option [6] Efficacy and Safety Findings - Responder analyses indicated statistically significant reductions in 24-hour cough frequency at thresholds of 30%, 50%, and 75% for patients on Haduvio across all doses [8] - Patients reported significant improvement in the Leicester Cough Questionnaire at Day 21 for the 108 mg BID dose (p<0.0001) [8] - Adverse events were more frequently observed during the initial exposure to Haduvio, particularly at the 27 mg BID dose, but diminished over time [8]