Bayer's Asundexian Met Primary Efficacy and Safety Endpoints in Landmark Phase III OCEANIC-STROKE Study in Secondary Stroke Prevention

Core Insights - Bayer announced positive topline results from the global Phase III study OCEANIC-STROKE for its investigational oral FXIa inhibitor asundexian [1] - The study met its primary efficacy and safety endpoints, indicating a successful trial outcome [1] Efficacy Results - Asundexian 50 mg once daily significantly reduced the risk of ischemic stroke compared to placebo [1] - This reduction was observed in patients after a non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke or high-risk ischemic attack, in combination with antiplatelet therapy [1] Safety Profile - There was no increase in safety concerns associated with the use of asundexian in the study [1]