Dyne Therapeutics Announces FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for DYNE-101 and Updated Plan for Accelerated Approval in DM1 Following Type C Meeting
- FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for DYNE-101 in DM1 treatment
- Sustained improvement in vHOT of 3.3 seconds compared to placebo at 6 months
- Muscle strength improved 10% at 6 months, increasing to 20% at 12 months
- Favorable safety profile with no serious treatment-related adverse events reported
- Strong cash position of $677.5M expected to fund operations into Q4 2026
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Dyne receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for DYNE-101, advancing toward Accelerated Approval with strong clinical data.
This announcement represents a significant regulatory milestone for Dyne Therapeutics. The FDA's granting of Breakthrough Therapy Designation for DYNE-101 in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is substantial as it provides expedited development and review for drugs treating serious conditions where preliminary clinical evidence indicates potential substantial improvement over available therapies.
The company has strategically positioned itself following a Type C meeting with the FDA, resulting in a revised protocol that elevates the video hand opening time (vHOT) measurement to serve as the primary endpoint for potential Accelerated Approval. This represents a crucial regulatory agreement that could significantly shorten the path to market.
The Registrational Expansion Cohort will enroll 60 participants (randomized 3:1 for treatment vs. placebo), with vHOT as the primary endpoint and multiple secondary endpoints including splicing measurements, muscle strength, functional tests, and patient-reported outcomes. This comprehensive endpoint strategy addresses both the molecular mechanism (splicing) and functional outcomes that matter to patients.
Their 12-month data showing sustained improvements in vHOT and other clinical measures strengthens their regulatory position. Particularly notable is the 20% improvement in strength at 12 months compared to 10% at 6 months, suggesting progressive benefit. The favorable safety profile with no serious treatment-related adverse events further derisks the program.
With a clear timeline for completing enrollment (Q4 2025), data readout (mid-2026), and potential submission (late 2026), alongside sufficient cash runway into Q4 2026, Dyne has positioned DYNE-101 for potential commercial success in a disease with no FDA-approved treatments specifically for DM1.
- Based on Type C meeting and new data, Dyne submitted revised ACHIEVE trial protocol to FDA elevating vHOT to primary endpoint for U.S. Accelerated Approval -
- New positive clinical data from Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial support vHOT as early indicator of clinical benefit with DYNE-101 in DM1 -
- Ongoing Registrational Expansion Cohort in ACHIEVE trial to enroll 60 participants and include sites in U.S. -
- Company to host an investor and analyst conference call today, June 17, at 8:00 a.m. ET -
WALTHAM, Mass., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage company focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to DYNE-101 for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The company also announced an updated plan for obtaining U.S. Accelerated Approval for DYNE-101 in DM1 following a Type C meeting with the FDA and analysis of new long-term functional data.
“After our Type C meeting, we were granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for DYNE-101 in DM1. We appreciate the FDA’s active engagement and guidance as we advance this promising program through the Accelerated Approval pathway in the U.S.,” said John Cox, president and chief executive officer of Dyne. “Based on feedback from the FDA, along with our 6-month and new 12-month efficacy data, we have submitted a revised protocol for the ongoing Registrational Expansion Cohort of the ACHIEVE trial with vHOT as the primary endpoint for potential Accelerated Approval.”
Accelerated Approval Pathway for DYNE-101 in DM1
- In May 2025, Dyne participated in a Type C meeting with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at the FDA and discussed the path to regulatory approval, including U.S. Accelerated Approval, for DYNE-101 in DM1.
- Dyne and FDA agreed that the next step toward Accelerated Approval was to submit for review the revised protocol for the Registrational Expansion Cohort of the ACHIEVE trial with video hand opening time (vHOT) as the primary endpoint, to serve as an intermediate clinical endpoint.
- In June, Dyne submitted the revised protocol to the FDA.
- Dyne has revised the ongoing Registrational Expansion Cohort in the ACHIEVE trial as follows:
- The primary endpoint is change from baseline in middle finger myotonia as measured by vHOT at 6 months, compared to placebo.
- Secondary endpoints include change from baseline in splicing as measured by the composite alternative splicing index (CASI-22), muscle strength as assessed by Quantitative Muscle Testing (QMT), performance on both the 10-Meter Walk/Run Test (10MWR) and 5 Times Sit to Stand Test (5xSTS), and the Myotonic Dystrophy Health Index (MDHI) patient reported outcome measure, all at 6 months compared to placebo.
- This cohort is expected to enroll 60 participants, randomized 3:1 to receive DYNE-101 6.8 mg/kg Q8W or placebo.
- Additional clinical trial sites are being added, including sites in the U.S., to support enrollment.
- Dyne intends to use data from the Registrational Expansion Cohort and from the already enrolled patients in the multiple ascending dose (MAD) and ongoing long-term extension portions of the ACHIEVE trial to support a potential submission for Accelerated Approval in the U.S.
Accelerated Approval Milestones for DYNE-101 in DM1
- Dyne plans to complete enrollment in the Registrational Expansion Cohort in Q4 2025.
- Data from this cohort are planned for mid-2026 to support a potential U.S. Accelerated Approval submission in late 2026.
- Dyne plans to initiate a confirmatory Phase 3 clinical trial in Q1 2026.
- Dyne is also pursuing expedited approval pathways globally for DYNE-101.
New Long-term Data from Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Portion of ACHIEVE Trial
- Today, Dyne reported new long-term data from adult DM1 patients enrolled in the randomized, placebo-controlled MAD portion of the DYNE-101 ACHIEVE trial, including data from the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W cohort (n=6) at up to 12 months.
- At the registrational dose of 6.8 mg/kg Q8W, DYNE-101 demonstrated robust and sustained improvement in myotonia as measured by vHOT as well as sustained improvements across multiple other endpoints.
- These data support improvement in vHOT as an early indicator of clinical benefit with DYNE-101 in DM1 and its potential as an intermediate clinical endpoint for U.S. Accelerated Approval.
- As previously disclosed, treatment with DYNE-101 led to an improvement in vHOT of 3.3 seconds as compared to placebo at 6 months.
- New data demonstrated that mean improvements at 6 months were sustained at 12 months for vHOT, 10MWR, 5xSTS, MDHI and QMT, which demonstrated a
10% improvement in strength at 6 months, increasing to20% at 12 months relative to baseline.
- Dyne also reported updated safety and tolerability data1 from 56 patients enrolled through the 6.8 mg/kg Q8W cohort of the ACHIEVE trial. DYNE-101 continued to demonstrate a favorable safety profile, and no related serious treatment emergent adverse events have been identified.
Updated Cash Runway Guidance
The company expects that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 2025 will be sufficient to fund its operations into the fourth quarter of 2026. As previously reported, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were
Investor Conference Call
Dyne will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these updates today, June 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET and a replay will be accessible for 90 days following the presentation. An accompanying slide presentation for the event and an updated corporate presentation will also be available. To access these presentations and register for the webcast and replay, please visit the Investors & Media section of Dyne’s website at https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations.
About U.S. FDA Accelerated Approval
Accelerated Approval allows the FDA to approve drugs for serious conditions with an unmet medical need based on a surrogate or intermediate clinical endpoint, which is reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit.
About Breakthrough Therapy Designation
The FDA grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to expedite the development and review of drugs that are intended to treat a serious condition with preliminary clinical evidence indicating that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over available therapy on one or more clinically significant endpoints. This designation offers benefits to DYNE-101 in the U.S. including:
- Enhanced FDA support, including senior-level involvement to guide efficient development as well as decision-making
- Early and frequent communication with FDA reviewers on trial design and regulatory strategy
- Rolling and Priority Review eligibility, potentially reducing the BLA review timeline from 12 to 8 months
About DYNE-101
DYNE-101 is an investigational therapeutic being evaluated in the Phase 1/2 global ACHIEVE clinical trial for people living with DM1. DYNE-101 consists of an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) conjugated to a fragment antibody (Fab) that binds to the transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) to enable delivery to muscle and the central nervous system. It is designed to promote functional improvement in individuals living with DM1 by reducing toxic nuclear DMPK RNA and correcting the spliceopathy underlying the disease. DYNE-101 has been granted Orphan drug, Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Orphan drug designation by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of DM1.
About Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1)
DM1 is a rare, progressive, genetic disease that affects skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle in addition to the central nervous system (CNS). It is a monogenic, autosomal dominant disease caused by an abnormal trinucleotide expansion in a region of the DMPK gene. This expansion of CTG repeats causes toxic RNA to cluster in the nucleus, forming nuclear foci and altering the splicing of multiple proteins essential for normal cellular function. This altered splicing, or spliceopathy, results in a wide range of symptoms. People living with DM1 typically experience myotonia and progressive weakness of major muscle groups, which can affect mobility, breathing, heart function, speech, digestion and vision. Cognitive dysfunction may manifest as fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, an apathic temperament and brain fog. DM1 is estimated to affect more than 40,000 people in the United States and over 74,000 people in Europe, but there are currently no approved disease-modifying therapies.
About Dyne Therapeutics
Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
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1. DYNE-101 safety data as of April 23, 2025
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