Tempol clinical trial has reached planned initial enrollment of 248 subjects
Independent Data Monitoring Board to review interim data from approximately 200 initial subjects
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ:ADMP) today announced that the company’s ongoing U.S. Phase 2/3 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of Tempol as a treatment for COVID-19 has reached the planned initial enrollment of 248 subjects.
“We are very pleased to have achieved this milestone in the trial and look forward to the next DSMB meeting later this month,” said David J. Marguglio, CEO of Adamis. “This interim meeting is significant because it will mark the first time the DSMB has evaluated statistical measures of effectiveness for Tempol.”
The Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) is made up of infectious disease experts who independently review data from unblinded trials and make recommendations. The DSMB previously met to assess the clinical and safety data from the interim analyzes in March and June 2022, and both times recommended that the study continue without modification. At the September meeting, the DSMB plans to assess the primary efficacy endpoint, sustained resolution of COVID-19 symptoms, as well as safety in individuals at high risk of disease progression for about 190 subjects.
If analysis of interim clinical data has shown significant efficacy, the DSMB may recommend stopping the trial as it has already demonstrated statistical significance. If the interim data indicated no efficacy on the primary endpoint, the DSMB would likely recommend stopping the trial for futility. Depending on this result, the company would begin to analyze the then unblinded data to determine if there was efficacy on the secondary endpoints. If positive efficacy trends are observed on the primary endpoint in favor of Tempol, but statistical significance is not reached, the DSMB may recommend continuing the trial and enrolling additional patients to further fuel the study.
Ron Moss, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Adamis added, “If interim data or final clinical data show positive results, we will submit a clinical study report to the FDA and request a meeting to discuss the results and emergency potential. Use authorization. The Agency has approved two oral antivirals under the EUA for outpatients with COVID-19. Whatever form COVID-19 takes in the future, we believe there will always be a medical need and a large market for effective new therapies.
About the trial
“A Phase 2/3, adaptive, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to examine the effects of Tempol (MBM-02) in subjects with COVID-19 infection” was designed to enroll approximately 248 high-risk subjects with early COVID -19 age of infection 18 years and older. The primary endpoint is the rate of sustained clinical resolution between Tempol and standard therapy versus placebo and standard therapy at day 14. In addition to the primary endpoint, a number of secondary endpoints will be examined, including but not limited to changes in inflammatory markers, hospitalizations, and all cause mortality. Eligible subjects with positive COVID-19 infection within five days of study entry plus at least one comorbidity were randomized one-to-one to receive Tempol or placebo. Comorbidities include age 65 or older, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cancer, immunodeficiency and, in the opinion of the investigator, the risk factor is not seriously life threatening in danger. Patients randomized to Tempol received 800 mg daily in two divided oral doses of 400 mg capsules for up to 21 days. Similarly, placebo capsules were administered twice daily to subjects in the placebo group for up to 21 days. Additional information about the trial can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov using the identifier NCT04729595.
About Tempol
Tempol is a redox cycle nitroxide that promotes the metabolism of many reactive oxygen species and improves the bioavailability of nitric oxide. It has been widely studied in animal models of oxidative stress and inflammation. Preclinical studies of Tempol have shown it to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Adamis has licensed exclusive rights to certain patents, patent applications and related know-how relating to Tempol for certain licensed areas, including the areas of COVID-19 infection, asthma, infection by respiratory syncytial virus and influenza infection, as well as radiation treatment – induced dermatitis.
About Adamis Pharmaceuticals
Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the development and commercialization of products in various therapeutic areas, including allergy, opioid overdose, respiratory and inflammatory diseases. The company’s SYMJEPI ® (epinephrine) Injectable products are FDA approved for use in the emergency treatment of acute allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The company’s ZIMHI ® (naloxone) The injectable product is approved for the treatment of opioid overdoses. Tempol is being developed for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 and a Phase 2/3 clinical trial is underway. For more information about Adamis Pharmaceuticals, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-looking statements
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