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Meditrina wins approval for Phase IIb endometriosis trial

This US-based, multi-center, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study will identify the maximally efficacious dose of MPI-676 to investigate in the pivotal Phase III program. The Phase IIb dose ranging trial will include three treatment arms of anastrozole, all with a fixed dose oral contraceptive in pre-menopausal women diagnosed with endometriosis.

The primary endpoint is reduction in endometriosis-related symptoms, primarily pain. Secondary endpoints include quality of life, bleeding patterns and safety outcomes.

The goal of the study is to provide data on efficacy and safety of MPI-676, as well as information about feasible endpoints and trial sizes for the planning and execution of the subsequent pivotal Phase III program in endometriosis.

Meditrina has recently completed a global licensing agreement to make, develop and commercialize products, including MPI-676, under AstraZeneca’s IP and know-how regarding the use of aromatase inhibitors in combination with estrogen and progestin to treat endometriosis.