Vantia Therapeutics’ lead candidate VA106483 enters Phase IIb trial for nocturia
Vantia Therapeutics announced it has begun its planned Phase IIb trial of its lead development compound VA106483 for nocturia. The study is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study and is expected to recruit approximately 120 male patients at 20 centres in the US. The study will primarily assess number of nocturnal voids per night. Secondary endpoints include quality of life and sleep duration measures.
In June last year, Vantia Therapeutics announced positive results from its Phase IIa trial of VA106483. The trial showed that oral VA106483 produced a predictable antidiuretic effect in elderly subjects, as determined by increased osmolality and decreased urine output. The study also showed that VA106483 was generally well tolerated in an elderly patient population.
VA106483 is a small molecule drug candidate that exerts its effect directly in the kidney by binding to vasopressin (V2) receptors, which regulate water excretion. It was discovered by scientists at Vantia Therapeutics from its extensive drug candidate library.
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