DBV Technologies Provides Update on Investigational Viaskin™ Peanut
Montrouge, France, December 20, 2021
DBV Technologies Provides
Update on Investigational Viaskin™
Peanut
DBV Technologies S.A. (Euronext: DBV – ISIN:
FR0010417345 – Nasdaq Stock Market: DBVT), a clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company, today announced plans to initiate a new,
pivotal Phase 3 clinical study for a modified Viaskin™ Peanut patch
in children in the intended patient population. The Company also
issued an update on the Marketing Authorization Application for
Viaskin Peanut with the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
U.S.
Regulatory Update:
DBV has informed the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) of its intent to initiate a pivotal Phase 3
clinical study for a modified Viaskin Peanut patch in children in
the intended patient population. The study will feature the
modified Viaskin Peanut (mVP) patch, which is circular in shape and
approximately 50% larger than the current Viaskin Peanut (cVP)
patch. The mVP outperformed cVP in the healthy adult CHAMP study.
The new pivotal study will also include updates to the Instructions
for Use (IFU).
DBV received advice and information requests
from the FDA concerning the allergen uptake/transport comparability
of the mVP to the cVP at the end of November 2021. In review of
this communication, it is clear that additional exchanges with the
FDA would be needed before DBV could initiate an allergen uptake
comparison of mVP and cVP. As previously disclosed, the FDA
informed DBV in October 2021 that it would provide additional
comments on the STAMP protocol design only after reviewing the data
from the allergen uptake/transport comparability study.
After careful review of the FDA’s information
requests and consideration of all other options, the Company has
decided not to pursue the sequential approach to the development
plans for Viaskin Peanut (allergen uptake/transport study prior to
STAMP) as requested by the FDA in the October 2021 feedback. DBV
had planned to run these studies in parallel. DBV estimates that
heeding to FDA’s newly proposed sequential approach would require
at least five rounds of exchanges that necessitate FDA alignment
prior to initiating STAMP, a 6-month safety and adhesion study. DBV
does not believe this approach to be in the best interest of
patients due to the significant time delays associated with FDA
review of a resource dependent (non-PDUFA) product.
As such, DBV believes the most efficient way to
progress the regulatory pathway for Viaskin Peanut is to conduct a
new, Phase 3 placebo-controlled efficacy trial similar to PEPITES
(V712-301). DBV considers this approach the most straightforward to
demonstrate effectiveness, safety, and improved in vivo adhesion of
the modified Viaskin Peanut system. The FDA has confirmed DBV’s
change in strategy is agreeable via oral and written exchanges.
DBV has begun working on a study protocol for
the Phase 3 placebo-controlled efficacy trial with mVP and will
gain alignment from FDA before initiating the trial. The Company is
in the process of finalizing the new, pivotal Phase 3 protocol and
expects to submit the protocol to FDA by the end of February
2022.
“DBV is confident that a new, Phase 3 pivotal
study generating a robust data set is the best way to support the
development of Viaskin Peanut,” said Daniel Tasse, Chief Executive
Officer, DBV Technologies. “In October, we were surprised to see
the FDA request a sequential approach to our development plans.
Considering the advice and information requests received by FDA
concerning STAMP in October and the allergen uptake/transport study
in November, the Company has determined that further exchanges with
FDA under resource dependent review timelines are
unpredictable and would likely result in extended delays to
our regulatory progress. We believe Viaskin Peanut is a viable
treatment option for patients that are currently underserved and
eagerly awaiting options. It is our priority to bring a safe,
efficacious, and convenient product to them as quickly as
possible.”
EU Regulatory Update:
DBV Technologies today announced that it has
formally notified the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of its
decision to withdraw the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA)
for Viaskin Peanut. The application for Viaskin Peanut was accepted
by the EMA in November 2020. At the time of the withdrawal, it was
under review by the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for
Human Use (CHMP).
The initial filing was supported by positive
data from a single, Phase 3 pivotal trial, PEPITES (V712-301). The
decision to withdraw was based on the current view of the CHMP that
the data available to date from a single pivotal study in the MAA
were not sufficient to preclude a Major Objection at Day 180 of the
review process. As previously disclosed, the Major Objection
focuses on the limitations of the data, for example, the clinical
relevance and effect size. DBV believes that generating data from a
new, Phase 3 pivotal trial will support a more robust path to
licensure for Viaskin Peanut in the European Union.
“DBV’s decision to withdraw the MAA for Viaskin
Peanut reflects careful consideration in putting the strongest
application forward for patients in the European Union,” said
Pharis Mohideen, Chief Medical Officer, DBV Technologies. “The team
has been thoughtful and analytical in designing a new, Phase 3
pivotal trial protocol to support the U.S. and European regulatory
pathways and will continue to work closely with the EMA as we
generate additional data. There is a significant need for effective
and well-tolerated therapies for those living with peanut allergy,
and we are committed to bringing Viaskin Peanut to patients and
physicians as quickly as possible.”
DBV will host a conference call and live audio
webcast on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. ET to provide an
update on investigational Viaskin Peanut.
This call is accessible via the below
teleconferencing numbers, followed by the reference ID:
50269344.
- United States: (866)
939-3921
- Canada: (866) 215-5508
- United Kingdom: 0808 238
9578
- France: 0805 102 604
A live webcast of the call will be available on
the News & Resources section of the Company’s website:
https://www.dbv-technologies.com/news-and-resources/ . A replay of
the presentation will also be available on DBV’s website after the
event.
About DBV TechnologiesDBV
Technologies is developing Viaskin™, an investigational proprietary
technology platform with broad potential applications in
immunotherapy. Viaskin is based on epicutaneous immunotherapy, or
EPIT™, DBV’s method of delivering biologically active compounds to
the immune system through intact skin. With this new class of
non-invasive product candidates, the Company is dedicated to safely
transforming the care of food allergic patients. DBV’s food
allergies programs include ongoing clinical trials of Viaskin
Peanut. DBV Technologies has global headquarters in Montrouge,
France, and North American operations in Summit, NJ. The Company’s
ordinary shares are traded on segment B of Euronext Paris (Ticker:
DBV, ISIN code: FR0010417345) and the Company’s ADSs (each
representing one-half of one ordinary share) are traded on the
Nasdaq Global Select Market (Ticker: DBVT).
Forward Looking StatementsThis
press release may contain forward-looking statements and estimates,
including statements regarding DBV’s planned regulatory and
clinical efforts including timing and results of communications
with regulatory agencies, and the ability of any of DBV’s product
candidates, if approved, to improve the lives of patients with food
allergies. These forward-looking statements and estimates are not
promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and
uncertainties. At this stage, DBV’s product candidates have not
been authorized for sale in any country. Among the factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described or projected herein include uncertainties associated
generally with research and development, clinical trials and
related regulatory reviews and approvals, including the impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic. A further list and description of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth in the forward-looking statements in this
press release can be found in DBV’s regulatory filings with the
French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (“AMF”), DBV’s filings and
reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”),
including in DBV’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2021, and future
filings and reports made with the AMF and SEC by DBV. Existing and
prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements and estimates, which speak only as
of the date hereof. Other than as required by applicable law, DBV
Technologies undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
information contained in this Press Release.
Investor Contact Anne PollakDBV
Technologies+1 857-529-2363anne.pollak@dbv-technologies.com
Media ContactAngela MarcucciDBV
Technologies+1 646-842-2393angela.marcucci@dbv-technologies.com
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