1. Scrip
  2. >>R&D
  3. >>Clinical Trials

Biohaven’s Life Without CGRP Inhibitors Gets Off To A Rocky Start

Data Mixed In Spinocerebellar Ataxia Study, But Zavegepant PDUFA Date Set

 
• By Mandy Jackson

With the sale of its migraine portfolio to Pfizer pending, Biohaven said troriluzole – a lead asset in the pipeline soon to be spun out in a new company – failed in a Phase III trial. 

Exotic rocky road to the crater of the volcano in the famous Caldera of Santorini island
The road to clinical success outside of its CGRP pipeline always has been rocky for Biohaven • Source: Shutterstock

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. said 23 May that troriluzole did not meet the primary endpoint versus placebo in a Phase III clinical trial in spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) but is holding out hope that the US Food and Drug Administration will endorse a path forward for a subgroup of patients. Still riding high from Pfizer Inc.’s recently announced $11.6bn acquisition of the company’s migraine therapy portfolio, however, Biohaven did not take a big hit from the setback.

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Scrip for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required
Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber?

More from Clinical Trials

New Data Strengthen Case For RemeGen’s Telitacicept In gMG

 
• By Dexter Jie Yan

Results from a China Phase III trial show the potential of RemeGen's fusion protein telitacicept in generalized myasthenia gravis. But study design differences make direct comparisons with argenx's FcRn inhibitor Vyvgart challenging.

UK Promises To ‘Turbo-Charge’ Clinical Trials As Tariff Threat Remains

 
• By Andrew McConaghie

Faced with Trump’s hostile tariff moves, the UK aims to speed up clinical trial start times to support its pharma sector and invest £600m in a new health data research service.

PureTech Weighs Up Pros And Cons Of Going Private

 
• By Kevin Grogan

The biotech has rejected a takeover bid from Nordic Capital but a sale to private equity could be a solution to the public market's continued reluctance to adequately value PureTech’s hub-and-spoke business model.

Epsilogen Hits Antibody Acquisition Trail With TigaTx Takeover

 
• By Kevin Grogan

Following the near-total dominance of IgG antibodies, the UK group is backing the potential of IgA and IgE-based therapies to transform cancer treatment with the purchase of US-headquartered TigaTx.

More from R&D

New Data Strengthen Case For RemeGen’s Telitacicept In gMG

 
• By Dexter Jie Yan

Results from a China Phase III trial show the potential of RemeGen's fusion protein telitacicept in generalized myasthenia gravis. But study design differences make direct comparisons with argenx's FcRn inhibitor Vyvgart challenging.

China Deal-Making Matures As Foreign Partners Derisk Asset Acquisition

 
• By Xu Hu

Chinese biopharma companies’ alliance strategies are transitioning from immediate cash needs to more strategic management of portfolios, as MNCs continue to hunt for derisked assets.

UK Promises To ‘Turbo-Charge’ Clinical Trials As Tariff Threat Remains

 
• By Andrew McConaghie

Faced with Trump’s hostile tariff moves, the UK aims to speed up clinical trial start times to support its pharma sector and invest £600m in a new health data research service.