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Ascendis to Share Latest Endocrinology Rare Disease Data in 3 Oral Presentations at ASBMR 2025
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-09-02 20:01
Core Insights - Ascendis Pharma A/S announced three oral presentations of data related to achondroplasia and hypoparathyroidism at ASBMR 2025, highlighting the effectiveness of their therapies [1][2] Group 1: Achondroplasia - Achondroplasia is a rare genetic condition affecting over 250,000 people globally, leading to various complications beyond skeletal dysplasia, including muscular and neurological issues [3] - The company presented new analyses correlating improvements in leg bowing with enhanced physical functioning in children treated with TransCon® CNP [1] - The first medical congress presentation of clinical trial data for children treated with TransCon CNP and TransCon hGH combination therapy was also shared [1] Group 2: Hypoparathyroidism - Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by insufficient parathyroid hormone levels, leading to severe complications, with post-surgical cases accounting for 70-80% of instances [4] - Clinical trial data demonstrated sustained improvements in skeletal dynamics in adults treated for four years with TransCon PTH [1][2] Group 3: Company Overview - Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative therapies using its TransCon technology platform to address unmet medical needs [5] - The company emphasizes its commitment to patient care, scientific innovation, and passion in its operations [5]
Ascendis to Share Its Latest Endocrinology Rare Disease Data at ESPE & ESE 2025
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-05 12:30
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]