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Oculis to Showcase Transformative Late-stage Pipeline in Neuro-ophthalmology and Ophthalmology at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Globenewswire· 2026-01-08 09:00
Core Insights - Oculis Holding AG is advancing its late-stage pipeline, particularly focusing on Privosegtor and OCS-01, which address significant unmet medical needs in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology [1][6] Group 1: Privosegtor - Privosegtor has received breakthrough therapy designation from the U.S. FDA for treating optic neuritis, based on positive results from the ACUITY Phase 2 trial [2][10] - In the ACUITY trial, patients receiving Privosegtor showed an average gain of 18 letters in vision improvement compared to placebo, indicating a clinically meaningful two-fold improvement in visual resolution [3] - The PIONEER program has been launched to support registration for Privosegtor in optic neuritis and non-arteritic anterior optic neuropathy (NAION), with a potential market opportunity exceeding $7 billion in the U.S. [4][7] Group 2: OCS-01 - OCS-01 is in Phase 3 development as the first eye drop treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME), targeting a market opportunity of approximately $3 billion in the U.S. [5][15] - The diagnosed DME population in the U.S. is estimated to be around 1.8 million, highlighting the significant unmet medical need for effective treatments [5] - Topline results from the DIAMOND Phase 3 trials for OCS-01 are expected in Q2 2026, with an NDA submission planned for Q4 2026 [5][6] Group 3: Market Potential - The combined market potential for Oculis' neuroprotective therapies and DME treatments could exceed $30 billion, reflecting the substantial unmet needs in these areas [6][10] - The company is positioned to transform treatment landscapes in neuro-axonal diseases and diabetic eye conditions, which currently lack effective therapies [6][15]
Medicus Pharma Ltd. Completes Enrolment of Ninety (90) Patients for Phase 2 Clinical Study (SKNJCT-003) to Non-Invasively Treat Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) of the Skin
Globenewswire· 2025-12-15 12:30
Core Insights - Medicus Pharma Ltd. is advancing its Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) for Doxorubicin Microneedle Array (D-MNA) targeting nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and has completed enrollment of 90 patients in the U.S. [1][2][3] - The company anticipates releasing topline results for SKNJCT-003 by the end of Q1 2026 and plans to request an end-of-phase 2 meeting with the FDA in H1 2026 [1][2][3] Clinical Trial Details - The SKNJCT-003 study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 90 subjects with BCC, comparing two dose levels of D-MNA against a placebo [4] - Participants are randomized into three groups: a placebo group, a low-dose group (100μg D-MNA), and a high-dose group (200μg D-MNA) [4] Previous Study Outcomes - The Phase 1 study (SKNJCT-001) demonstrated safety and tolerability, with no serious adverse events and six participants achieving complete responses [6] - An interim analysis in March 2025 showed over 60% clinical clearance among participants, indicating promising efficacy [7] Regulatory Developments - In November 2025, Medicus received full regulatory and ethical approvals in the UK to expand the SKNJCT-003 study [9][24][25] - The FDA provided positive feedback regarding the development of SkinJect, suggesting a potential 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway for D-MNA [7] Strategic Collaborations and Acquisitions - Medicus entered a non-binding MoU with Helix Nanotechnologies to explore co-development of mRNA vaccines [10][17] - The company acquired Antev Limited, which is developing Teverelix, a GnRH antagonist for advanced prostate cancer, enhancing its pipeline [11][18] Patient Advocacy Initiatives - A collaboration with the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance aims to provide expanded access to SkinJect for patients with Gorlin Syndrome, focusing on real-world data collection [13][14][22][23]