Longboard Pharmaceuticals Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Bexicaserin (LP352)
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for bexicaserin for the treatment of seizures associated with Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs)
“We are thrilled to receive Breakthrough Therapy designation for bexicaserin and believe this important milestone underscores our innovative approach to potentially treating a broad range of DEE patients,” stated Dr.
“I am excited about what this designation means for the DEE community. Most of those living with DEEs do not have access to novel medications, nor have they had the opportunity to participate in trials designed to collect data specific to their condition. I am thrilled that we are making strides towards advancing DEE research for the broader population and pleased that there is a move towards increased equity and access for underserved patients and families to clinical trials and potential novel treatments,” stated Gabrielle Conecker, MPH, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Decoding Developmental Epilepsies, home of the
Breakthrough Therapy designation is a process designed to expedite the development and regulatory review of drugs that are intended to treat serious or life-threatening conditions and preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate a substantial improvement over available therapy on at least one clinically significant endpoint. A drug that receives Breakthrough Therapy designation is eligible for more intensive guidance on an efficient drug development program and organizational commitment involving senior managers from the FDA.
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