COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today announced two oral presentations at ENDO 2025, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society being held July 12-15, 2025, in San Francisco. Dr. Aliya Khan will present new data from Week 156 of the Company’s Phase 3 PaTHway Trial demonstrating the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with TransCon® PTH (palopegteriparatide) in adults with hypoparathyroidism – including maintenance of serum and urine biochemis ...

Summary of Ascendis Pharma (ASND) Conference Call Company and Industry Overview - **Company**: Ascendis Pharma - **Industry**: Biotechnology, specifically focusing on treatments for growth disorders such as achondroplasia Key Findings from the COAST Trial - The COAST trial is a Phase II study assessing the efficacy of a combination therapy involving TransCon CNP and TransCon Growth Hormone in children with achondroplasia aged 2 to 11 years [2][3] - The trial reported a significant increase in annualized growth velocity (AGV) for treatment-naive children, achieving 9.14 cm/year, which is an increase of 4.2 cm/year compared to baseline [19][20] - For children previously treated with TransCon CNP, the AGV was 8.25 cm/year, reflecting a 3.1 cm/year increase from baseline [21][22] Efficacy and Safety Data - The combination therapy demonstrated a 0.53 increase in height Z score for treatment-naive patients and a 0.44 increase for treatment-experienced patients after 26 weeks [20][22] - The safety profile of the combination therapy was comparable to that of the individual therapies, with no serious adverse events related to the study drug reported [17][18] - The combination therapy resulted in a linear growth improvement associated with better body proportionality, which is crucial for children with achondroplasia [24][25] Future Development Plans - Ascendis Pharma plans to initiate a Phase III trial by the end of 2025, which will include both treatment-naive and experienced children [26][30] - The company aims to expand its treatment options for growth disorders and explore over 20 potential indications for its therapies [27][84] Market Position and Strategy - Ascendis Pharma is positioned as a leader in the growth disorder treatment market, with a focus on developing unique treatment combinations that unlock new therapeutic potentials [27][84] - The company is considering co-formulating TransCon CNP and TransCon Growth Hormone into a single injection for improved patient compliance [45][103] Additional Insights - The trial results indicate a potential for achieving catch-up growth in children with achondroplasia, which could normalize their height relative to parental expectations [80] - The combination therapy is expected to provide significant benefits beyond linear growth, addressing broader health concerns associated with achondroplasia [81][96] Conclusion - Ascendis Pharma's recent trial results highlight a promising advancement in the treatment of achondroplasia, with significant improvements in growth velocity and safety. The company is poised to expand its market presence and explore additional indications for its therapies, reinforcing its commitment to addressing growth disorders effectively.

Combination treatment with investigational TransCon CNP and TransCon hGH is investigational. For investor communication only. Not for use in product promotion. Not for further distribution. COACH Trial Interim Topline Week 26 Data June 9, 2025 Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements 2 Combination treatment with investigational TransCon CNP and TransCon hGH is investigational. For investor communication only. Not for use in product promotion. Not for further distribution. Executive Summary This present ...

Core Insights - The FDA has accepted Ascendis Pharma's New Drug Application for TransCon CNP for treating children with achondroplasia, granting it Priority Review status with a PDUFA goal date of November 30, 2025 [1][2] - TransCon CNP has shown significant annualized growth velocity and multiple benefits beyond linear growth in clinical trials compared to placebo, with a safety profile similar to that of placebo [1][2] - Achondroplasia affects over 250,000 people globally and leads to various complications, necessitating new treatment options [3] Company Overview - Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative therapies using its TransCon technology platform to address unmet medical needs [4][5] - The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional facilities in Europe and the United States [5] Industry Context - Achondroplasia is a rare genetic condition caused by a variant in the FGFR3 gene, leading to serious complications beyond skeletal dysplasia, including muscular, neurological, and cardiorespiratory issues [3] - Current therapies for achondroplasia are limited, and there is a significant demand for new treatments that can improve health outcomes [2][3]

Core Insights - Ascendis Pharma A/S will present new data on its hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and growth hormone deficiency programs at the ESPE & ESE 2025 congress in Copenhagen from May 10-13, 2025 [1][2] Hypoparathyroidism - The company will showcase 4-year efficacy and safety data from the Phase 2 PaTH Forward Trial of TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) in adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism [2][4] - Presentations will include a retrospective matched cohort study using real-world data from England to estimate the risk of chronic kidney disease progression in chronic hypoparathyroidism [4][6] Achondroplasia - Ascendis will present Week 52 growth and bone morphometry data from the pivotal ApproaCH Trial of TransCon CNP (navepegritide) in children with achondroplasia [2][4] - The congress will feature discussions on assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in achondroplasia across the life course [4][6] Growth Hormone Deficiency - The company will present results from the Phase 3 foresiGHt Trial supporting the efficacy and safety of once-weekly lonapegsomatropin in adults with growth hormone deficiency [2][6] - The presentations will highlight the importance of growth hormone in maintaining normal body composition and cardiometabolic health throughout adulthood [9] Company Overview - Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative therapies using its TransCon technology platform to address unmet medical needs [10] - The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional facilities in Europe and the United States [10]

- Q1 2025 revenue of €44.7 million for YORVIPATH® and €51.3 million for SKYTROFA® - TransCon™ CNP NDA submitted in Q1 2025; MAA submission planned in Q3 2025 - Topline COACH combination trial (TransCon CNP + TransCon hGH) data expected in Q2 2025 - Conference call today at 4:30 pm ET COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided a business update. “The strong global launch of ...

Core Insights - Ascendis Pharma has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for TransCon CNP, aimed at treating children with achondroplasia, supported by data from three clinical trials and up to three years of open-label extension data [1][2] - The company plans to submit a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in Q3 2025 [3] Group 1: Clinical Data and Benefits - Clinical data indicates that TransCon CNP not only increases growth velocity but also reduces health-related burdens, enhances muscle function, and corrects leg bowing in most treated children [3] - The treatment is administered once weekly and has a safety and tolerability profile comparable to placebo, positioning it as a potential best-in-class treatment for achondroplasia [3] Group 2: Achondroplasia Overview - Achondroplasia is a rare genetic condition affecting over 250,000 people globally, leading to various complications beyond skeletal dysplasia, including muscular, neurological, and cardiorespiratory issues [4] - Complications can include spinal deformities, impaired muscle strength, and chronic pain, significantly impacting quality of life and requiring multiple surgeries [4] Group 3: Company Background - Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative therapies using its TransCon technology platform to address unmet medical needs [5] - The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional facilities in Europe and the United States [5]