Nicox’s NCX 470 Demonstrates Sustained Efficacy through 12 Months in Denali Clinical Trial with no new Safety Observations

Core Insights - Nicox SA has completed additional pre-planned analyses of the NCX 470 Denali Phase 3 clinical trial, confirming sustained efficacy in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) over 12 months with no new safety observations [1][6][8] - The company is preparing New Drug Applications (NDAs) for NCX 470 in the U.S. and China, with submissions expected in H1 2026 for the U.S. and shortly thereafter for China [2][7] - Nicox plans to present further data at upcoming ophthalmology conferences [3] Clinical Trial Details - The Denali trial is a randomized, multi-regional, double-masked, parallel group study involving 696 patients across 90 sites in the U.S. and China, comparing NCX 470 to latanoprost [5] - NCX 470 demonstrated robust IOP reduction at 6, 9, and 12 months, aligning with trends observed in the Mont Blanc trial [6] Future Plans - The Phase 3 clinical program for NCX 470 in Japan was initiated in summer 2025, managed and financed by Kowa [7] - Nicox's lead product, NCX 470, is a nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost eye drop aimed at treating open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension [9]