Aardvark Reviews ARD-101 Data From Halted HERO Trial
Aardvark Therapeutics reviewed efficacy and safety findings for ARD-101 in its Phase III HERO trial and open-label extension for hyperphagia in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. Both studies were stopped before reaching their planned enrollment or duration, so the company said the efficacy results should be considered exploratory. CEO Tien-Li Lee and Chief Medical Officer Manasi Jaiman presented the update, joined by trial investigator Lynne Bird. Aardvark also said it would provide an update on the FDA clinical hold, but the available article excerpt contains no further details. No specific efficacy or safety statistics are included in the excerpt.
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