Eiger BioPharmaceuticals to Discontinue Chronic Hepatitis Delta Study, Ends Licensing Talks

By Sabela Ojea

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals said it is discontinuing the company's phase 3 study to treat peginterferon lambda in patients with chronic hepatitis delta and has ceased active discussions for a worldwide license of the treatment.

The commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company said its decision is based on the Data Safety Monitoring Board, which recommended the discontinuation following a quarterly safety review.

Four patients with hepatobiliary events resulted in liver decompensation during the LIMT-2 study, the company said.

"We will work closely with the Food and Drug Administration and our investigators to conduct an orderly termination of the LIMT-2 study in the interest of patient safety," Chief Executive David Apelian added.

Write to Sabela Ojea at sabela.ojea@wsj.com; @sabelaojeaguix

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September 12, 2023 17:02 ET (21:02 GMT)

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