Otonomy gives up on experimental tinnitus drug after disappointing Phase 2 trial

Neurotology-focused biopharma Otonomy (Nasdaq:OTIC) will cease development of OTO-313 after the experimental drug failed to show clinically meaningful benefit in a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial.

The company’s lead asset, OTO-313, did not meet either primary or secondary endpoints in the study, which involved 152 patients with persistent, unilateral tinnitus of at least moderate severity.

OTO-313 is a formulation of the selective N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist gacyclidine.

The San Diego–based company’s share price dropped almost 80% in mid-day trading to $0.31. On March 13, 2015, its stock price hit an all-time high of $39.36.

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The primary endpoint was related to an at least 13-point improvement on the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) one month and two months following treatment. For context, t…

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Investigational tinnitus drug shows promise in Phase 1/2 study

Neurotology drug developer Otonomy (NSDQ:OTIC) has announced that its OTO-313 drug appeared to reduce tinnitus severity in some participants in a small study.

In the study, summarized in Otology & Neurotology, patients with moderate to severe unilateral tinnitus received intratympanic administration of the drug or placebo.

Six OTO-313 recipients out of 14 (43%) showed a meaningful improvement in Tinnitus Functional Index score at weeks four and eight of the study. Conversely, 13% of placebo recipients showed the same level of improvement.

Patients who responded to the drug reported reductions in tinnitus loudness and distress.

The study also found that OTO-313 was well-tolerated, with adverse events greater in placebo recipients.

OTO-313 is a formulation of the selective N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist gacyclidine.

“Publication of these positive clinical results is an important milestone for the millions of people…

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