Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) has presented its poster presentation for MPS VI, a rare autosomal lysosomal storage disorder, at the World MPS Symposium in Orlando, Florida.
The company presented outcomes from a patient focus group which aimed to identify and validate clinical endpoints thus producing the most clinically relevant endpoints for MPS subjects.
Paradigm chief medical officer Dr Donna Skerrett said: “Improving the lives of MPS patients requires a deep understanding of their medical condition, experiences, needs and priorities of both patient and caregiver.
“The patient-centric research conducted by the Paradigm team provides an opportunity to adopt and use these as a reference point for consistent patient engagement and to develop clinically meaningful endpoints, which is especially important in orphan indications”.
Current treatment includes enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) which acts to reduce non-neurological symptoms and pain, however, many patients continue to report ongoing issues.
Paradigm is focused on repurposing the injectable drug pentosan polysulphate sodium (iPPS) to treat inflammation.
Clarifying patient needs[hhmc]
The objective of the companys research was to engage patients with MPS VI, and their caregivers in the drug development process, to better understand the range of symptoms and the impact on function and activities of daily living.
A focus group was established with nine patients age 4-18 and their caregivers with a series of open-ended and polling questions to gain comprehensive understanding into the specific needs of patients suffering from the orphan disease.
MPS patients found the following activities most challenging:
- 33.3% of patients/caregivers cited mobility and independence as their most challenging;
- Fine motor tasks were reported by 78% as the most or second most challenging; and
- 33.3% of patients/caregivers cited sleep as most or second most challenging.
Patient-centric development[hhmc]
Paradigm chief executive officer Paul Rennie said: “The research into the clinical unmet needs of MPS patients conducted by the Paradigm team and the presentation of the poster at the World MPS Symposium provides the company an important understanding of clinically meaningful end-points that will be incorporated into our clinical trial development program for iPPS in this orphan indication.
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