WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Palatin Technologies Inc. (PTN) said on Tuesday that it has initiated a pivotal phase III clinical study of PL9643, an ophthalmic solution, in patients with dry eye disease.
The trial, dubbed MELODY-1, is designed to enroll up to 400 patients in multiple U.S. sites, and top-line results are currently anticipated in the second half of 2022.
Carl Spana, CEO of Palatin, commented: 'This is the second melanocortin peptide Palatin has advanced into Phase 3, demonstrating Palatin's expertise and efficiency in melanocortin peptide development for indications with unmet medical need.'
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