Mesoblast’s Ryoncil: US FDA Changed Its Mind On Need For A Randomized Trial

Agency staff repeatedly said the BLA based on a single-arm study in 55 patients lacked substantial evidence of effectiveness in steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease and a randomized trial was needed, but changed course “based on additional consideration” after a second CRL.

Ryoncil DRP efficacy story
The quantum of efficacy evidence was a point of debate in the Ryoncil review. (Nancy Pham)

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