Progress Update on BioPorto’s Adult Clinical Study

Core Insights - BioPorto A/S has provided an update on its ongoing adult clinical study in the US, focusing on the investigational in vitro diagnostic (IVD) urine NGAL assay aimed at identifying patients at risk of acute kidney injury [1][4]. Clinical Study Progress - As of the end of October 2025, BioPorto has successfully completed patient enrollment for its clinical cut-off study, although data collection is taking longer than expected [2]. - The company plans to submit a pre-submission meeting request to the US FDA after analyzing the dataset, which is now anticipated to be completed in Q1 2026 [2]. Regulatory Timeline - The clinical validation study will commence following FDA feedback, leading to a postponement of the FDA regulatory submission from late 2026 to the first half of 2027 [3]. - Despite the delay, the company aims for regulatory clearance in 2027, with plans to initiate commercialization targeting the adult population in the US thereafter [3]. Company Commitment - Carsten Buhl, CEO of BioPorto, emphasized the company's commitment to ensuring high-quality and effective study design, which is intended to mitigate risks associated with the validation study [4]. Product Focus - BioPorto's clinical program is centered on the NGAL biomarker, which is designed to assist in the risk assessment and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), a condition that can lead to severe health consequences if not identified early [7]. - The company markets NGAL tests under various registrations, including CE mark in several countries and FDA clearance for ProNephro AKI in the US [7].