BioRestorative Granted Type B Meeting with FDA to Discuss Accelerated BLA Approval Pathway for BRTX-100 in Chronic Lumbar Disc Disease

Core Insights - BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. has received a Type B meeting with the FDA to discuss an accelerated Biologics License Application pathway for its BRTX-100 program targeting chronic lumbar disc disease [1][2] - The company aims to present positive safety and efficacy data from its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial during the FDA meeting and seeks an expedited timeline for a Phase 3 trial [2] Company Overview - BioRestorative is focused on regenerative medicine, particularly stem cell-based therapies, and has two main clinical development programs: the Disc/Spine Program and the Metabolic Program [6][8] - BRTX-100 is the lead candidate in the Disc/Spine Program, designed to treat chronic lumbar disc disease through a cell-based therapeutic approach [5][6] - The company also operates a BioCosmeceutical platform, developing products aimed at cosmetic applications using cell-based technologies [9] Clinical Development - The BRTX-100 Phase 2 clinical trial has been granted Fast Track designation by the FDA, facilitating its development and review process [3] - The trial involves up to 99 subjects across 16 clinical sites in the U.S., with a randomized 2:1 allocation to BRTX-100 or placebo [5] - Chronic lumbar disc disease affects a significant portion of the adult population, with at least 80% experiencing lower back pain at some point in their lives [4] Market Context - Chronic lumbar disc disease is a major cause of disability and economic burden in the U.S., with current treatments focusing on symptomatic relief rather than reversing disc degeneration [4] - The FDA's Fast Track designation for BRTX-100 indicates its potential to address significant unmet medical needs in this area [3]