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OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ: OKYO) is a clinical-stage, ophthalmology-focused biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), dry eye disease, and other ocular inflammatory conditions. Its news flow centers on the progress of its lead investigational drug candidate, urcosimod, and related clinical, regulatory, and corporate developments.
Visitors to this news page can review company-issued announcements about Phase 2 clinical trial results, including data showing reductions in neuropathic corneal pain and exploratory findings on corneal nerve structure in NCP patients treated with urcosimod. OKYO also reports on earlier Phase 2 results in dry eye disease, where urcosimod demonstrated statistically significant outcomes on multiple endpoints in a 240-patient trial.
In addition to clinical data, OKYO’s news releases cover planned development milestones such as the registration pathway and a proposed multiple-ascending-dose, multi-center trial in approximately 100 NCP patients, as well as references to urcosimod’s Fast-Track designation and anticipated regulatory interactions. Corporate communications include participation in ophthalmology and life science conferences, such as the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit and BIO-Europe, where management presents updates on urcosimod and the company’s pipeline.
Investors can also find announcements related to share acquisitions by Panetta Partners Limited, an entity with a beneficial interest held by OKYO’s Executive Chairman, as disclosed in both news releases and accompanying Form 6-K filings. Together, these updates provide a view into how OKYO is advancing urcosimod as a potential first-in-class therapy for neuropathic corneal pain and dry eye disease, and how it communicates key milestones to the market.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) has been granted a key European Patent for its OK-101 chemerin analogs and their method of use. This patent, titled 'Compositions Comprising Chemerin Analogs and Methods of Use', strengthens OKYO's intellectual property position in treating ocular inflammatory and pain conditions.
The company is developing innovative therapies for inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), which currently lacks FDA-approved treatments. Dr. Gary S. Jacob, CEO of OKYO, emphasized the patent's importance in advancing novel therapies for ocular pain and inflammation. The company is exploring strategic partnerships to accelerate the development and commercialization of its pipeline candidates.
OKYO Pharma is set to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial of OK-101 for treating neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) in Q3 2024. This is the first instance of an FDA IND clearance for a drug targeting NCP, a significant unmet medical need. OK-101 has shown statistically significant pain relief in previous trials for dry eye disease and preclinical models of NCP. The 12-week, placebo-controlled trial will be led by Dr. Pedram Hamrah at Tufts Medical Center, involving 48 NCP patients. The study aims to measure pain improvement using a visual analogue scale (VAS).
CEO Dr. Gary S. Jacob emphasizes the potential of OK-101, highlighting its previous success in reducing pain in dry eye patients, some of whom suffer from NCP. The trial's design includes five study visits over 16 weeks, with pain improvement as the primary endpoint. Encouraging preclinical and clinical data support the trial's objectives. More details are available in the company's Form 6-K filing.
OKYO Pharma has announced promising new data from its Phase 2 trial of OK-101 for treating Dry Eye Disease (DED). The trial, involving 240 patients, showed a 68% improvement in the responder rate for those achieving both conjunctival staining and ocular pain endpoints. OK-101 demonstrated a strong tolerability profile, with favorable comfort scores. The analyses identified conjunctival staining and ocular pain as potential co-primary endpoints for future trials. CEO Gary S. Jacob emphasized these endpoints as important for ongoing development, targeting the underserved DED patient population with pain symptoms.
OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ: OKYO) is set to participate in two upcoming investor conferences in May 2024 to present its innovative ocular therapies for inflammatory dry eye disease and anterior ocular segment diseases. The company will be presenting at the Aegis Capital Virtual Healthcare Conference on May 8, 2024, and at the Citizens JMP Securities Life Sciences Conference on May 13, 2024. Gary Jacob, PhD, the Chief Executive Officer, will be the presenter at both conferences.
OKYO Pharma announced the presentation of OK-101 Phase 2 data for dry eye disease at the Dry Horizons Symposium. The company is developing innovative ocular therapies for DED and NCP, aiming to address unmet medical needs.
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