SURESNES, France– AlgoTx, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for complex pain, announced today the initiation of its Phase 2 global clinical trial in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in adult patients. The trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of two concentrations of ATX01 (proprietary topical amitriptyline).
ATX01 received Fast-Track designation from the US Food & Drug Administration last June for its development in CIPN. “We are excited to begin the ATX01 Phase 2 trial in CIPN”, said Stéphane Thiroloix, Founder and CEO of AlgoTx. “With meaningful efficacy data, we could come a significant step closer to offering millions of patients relief from their debilitating pain.”
The multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial seeks to enroll 240 adult patients with CIPN caused by platinum salts or taxanes in over 40 centers in the US and Europe. Initial results are expected in early 2024.
“Chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain affects over half of chemotherapy patients and has no approved treatment,” commented Philippe Picaut, Chief Development Officer of AlgoTx. “Following successful pre-clinical and phase 1 clinical development, we are eager to confirm our efficacy hypothesis in patients in need of pain relief.”
