Successful phase II/III trial of new therapy for adrenal insufficiency

16-Jun-2009 - Sweden

DuoCort gained promising data from its Phase II/III study for the rare and life threatening disease adrenal insufficiency. DuoCort’s new form of physiological treatment with once-a-day hydrocortisone dosing show improved cardiovascular and metabolic measures compared to standard hydrocortisone tablets given thrice daily. The company presents the data at the 91st annual ENDO congress in Washington DC.

DuoCort’s new drug has been developed to have a physiological release profile that mimics the body´s natural secretion pattern of cortisol to improve outcomes for patients. Results from the phase II/III study in 64 patients show a physiological diurnal serum cortisol profile that resulted in significantly improved cardiovascular and metabolic profiles, with reduced body weight and blood pressure. Glucose metabolism improved, in particular in patients with diabetes mellitus. According to the company, the new DuoCort therapy was safe, well accepted and well tolerated.

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