Relmada Therapeutics(US:RLMD) Globenewswireยท2025-08-07 20:05Core Insights - Relmada Therapeutics reported a 91% overall response rate for NDV-01 in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer during a 6-month follow-up of a Phase 2 study, indicating strong efficacy and safety [1][3][4] - The company is preparing to initiate a Phase 3 registration trial for NDV-01 in the first half of 2026 and plans to start a Phase 2 study for sepranolone in Prader-Willi syndrome in the same timeframe [1][5] Clinical Results - The Phase 2 study of NDV-01 involved 29 patients, with a median age of 73 years. The study reported a complete response rate of 91% at any time point, 83% at 3 months, and 90% at 6 months [2][3] - No patients progressed to muscle invasive disease or underwent radical cystectomy, and no patients experienced Grade 3 treatment-related adverse events [3][4] Pipeline Developments - NDV-01 is a sustained-release formulation of gemcitabine and docetaxel, designed for intravesical administration, which enhances drug retention and minimizes systemic toxicity [10][12] - Sepranolone is a first-in-class GABAA Modulating Steroid Antagonist targeting disorders linked to excess GABAergic activity, with plans for further clinical development [5][13] Financial Performance - For the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, Relmada reported a net loss of $9.9 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to a net loss of $17.8 million, or $0.59 per share, in the same period of the previous year [5][24] - Research and development expenses were $2.8 million for the quarter, down from $10.7 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to reduced trial costs [5][24] Market Opportunity - The U.S. market for high-grade/intermediate-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is significant, with approximately 600,000 prevalent cases, highlighting the potential for NDV-01 as a frontline or salvage therapy [7][12] - Prader-Willi syndrome, targeted by sepranolone, has an estimated U.S. prevalence of 20,000 patients, representing an orphan disease market [7][14]