HEALEY ALS Trial Regimen I Expands to 240 Participants
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Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
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HEALEY ALS Platform Trial Regimen I expands to 240 participants
Highlights:
Neurizon announces an expansion to the size of Regimen I intended to support a larger and more
informative dataset, with accelerated time to topline readout and no change in funding requirements
Increase in sample size driven by enrolment rate exceeding original expectations and the absence of a
concurrent regimen during the expected recruitment period
Regimen I expands from 160 to 240 participants to maintain statistical power for the primary endpoint
aligned with the original trial assumptions
The increased sample size allows more robust analysis of subgroups and biomarkers and ensures a fully
powered study at topline results
Based on current enrolment momentum, Neurizon anticipates that last participant dosing will now occur in
Q2 CY2027 with topline results to be released early Q3 CY2027, exceeding previous trial timeframe
projection
Expanded participant cohort cost is materially offset by a contribution of philanthropic funds from the Sean
M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Mass General Brigham
As a result of diligent cost management and rapid recruitment, this change is expected to have no impact
on Neurizon’s costs through to topline results and only a very modest increase in the total cost of
completing the full trial
Larger, consistent dataset expected to strengthen partnering and commercial positioning for NUZ-001
113 participants assigned and 74 dosed as of 22 May 2026, with 64 US clinical trial sites activated and 193
participants screened under the master protocol to date
Neurizon to host a shareholder webinar on 28 May to discuss the trial recruitment expansion in further
detail
27 May 2026 – Melbourne Australia: Neurizon® Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ & NUZOA; OTCQB: NUZTF)
("Neurizon" or "the Company"), a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to advancing innovative treatments for
neurodegenerative diseases, is pleased to advise that Regimen I of the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial will increase its
total patient cohort from 160 to 240 participants. The expansion is driven by the enrolment rate exceeding original
expectations and the absence of a concurrent regimen during the expected recruitment period. Expanded design
maintains statistical power for the primary endpoint aligned with the original assumptions underpinning the study
and allows more robust analysis of subgroups and biomarkers.
Importantly, the current recruitment momentum is expected to accelerate the overall trial timeline relative to
previous expectations, despite the increased recruitment target. Based on current trends, the Company now
anticipates last participant dosing in Q2 CY2027, with topline results expected in early Q3 CY2027.
Following an extensive review of the scientific, statistical, financial and regulatory considerations, as well as ongoing
engagement with the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center, Regimen I will now comprise 180 NUZ-001 participants and 60
Regimen I placebo controls.
As of 22 May 2026, 113 participants have been assigned to Regimen I and 74 participants have been dosed. There
are 64 clinical trial sites activated across the United States and 193 participants have been screened to date under
the master protocol. While current recruitment momentum continues to track ahead of prior expectations, future
recruitment rates may vary over time.
Based on the expanded 240-patient design, accelerated enrolment timelines and a meaningful financial contribution
of philanthropic funds from the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Mass General Brigham, Neurizon expects
the total funding requirements through to study completion to remain unchanged.
Neurizon remains focused on efficiently delivering a scientifically meaningful outcome from the HEALEY ALS Platform
Trial. The expansion of the trial has no impact on Neurizon’s expected costs through to topline results, with only a
modest overall increase in the total cost of completing the full trial. This increase is expected to be further offset
through eligibility under the Australian Federal Government’s R&D Tax Incentive Program, together with the
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
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www.neurizon.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
financial contribution of philanthropic funds from the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Mass General
Brigham. This demonstrates Neurizon’s continued focus on cost and capital efficiency and ensures the Company
remains fully funded through completion of the trial.
Neurizon believes expanding the regimen is a fiscally disciplined and strategically attractive decision to generate a
larger, more statistically robust, and internally consistent ALS dataset, which eliminates reliance on placebo groups
from other regimens and maintains the original statistical assumptions underpinning the study at topline results.
Interim Executive Chairman, Mr Sergio Duchini said: “The expansion of Regimen I to 240 participants reflects our
considerable confidence in NUZ-001 and is underpinned by strong momentum being delivered across the HEALEY
ALS Platform Trial study. Importantly, this decision maintains the statistical power for the analysis of the primary
endpoint and the potential for topline results ahead of our previously stated schedule.”
“The strength of recruitment and engagement across the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial network has positioned
Neurizon to proactively optimise the study design at an important point in the trial. We believe the expanded dataset
will strengthen the statistical robustness, interpretability and strategic value of the program as we advance toward
topline results.”
“Importantly, the larger and more internally consistent dataset is expected to enhance future regulatory, partnering
and commercial opportunities for NUZ-001, while also strengthening our ability to generate valuable biomarker and
translational insights relevant to the broader neurodegenerative disease landscape.”
“ALS remains an area of urgent unmet medical need, and we believe this decision further strengthens Neurizon’s
positioning as we continue advancing NUZ-001 through late-stage clinical development.”
Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc, Director of the Healey & AMG Center and Executive Director of the Mass General
Brigham Neuroscience Institute, said: "This partnership with Neurizon reflects a shared commitment to advancing
meaningful science while keeping people living with ALS at the center of everything we do. We thank our patient
advisory committee members and the entire ALS community for active participation in this important clinical trial.
By working collaboratively, we can accelerate progress, strengthen the research ecosystem, and ultimately deliver
solutions that better serve the ALS community."
Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD, Co-Principal Investigator of the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial and Co-Director of the
Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) said: "I want to sincerely thank the Network of Excellence for ALS
(NEALS) investigators and site teams for achieving our most rapid enrollment to date — an extraordinary milestone
that reflects their dedication and collaboration. I also want to recognize the coordination center at the Healey &
AMG Center and key vendors for outstanding implementation and execution of the study, which made this success
possible, as well as participants and their families for their dedication and support."
Webinar details:
Neurizon will host an informational webinar on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 4:00pm AEST (2:00pm AWST) to discuss
this announcement and provide additional context around the expanded enrolment in the HEALEY ALS Platform
Trial. Registration details are provided below. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance during
the registration process or via company email to enquiries@neurizon.com.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/NUZ-001
Date: 28 May 2026
Time: 4:00pm AEST
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
About the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial:
The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04297683) is a multicentre, double-blind, placebo
controlled adaptive Phase 2/3 clinical trial conducted by the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Mass General
Brigham in the United States (US), created in partnership with the Network of Excellence for ALS (NEALS). Entry into
the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is competitive, with drug candidates reviewed and selected by expert committees
based on scientific merit and evidence of potential benefit in ALS. The goal of the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is to
accelerate the development of potential new ALS therapies.
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This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Neurizon Therapeutics Limited.
For further information, please contact:
Neurizon Therapeutics
Lidija Damjanovic
Marketing & Corporate Affairs
Email: lidija@neurizon.com
Phone: +61 (0) 425 700 504
Australia Investor Relations
Henry Jordan
Six Degrees Investor Relations
Email: henry.jordan@sdir.com.au
Phone: +61 (0) 431 271 538
About Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing
treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Neurizon is developing its lead drug candidate, NUZ-001, for the
treatment of ALS, which is the most common form of motor neurone disease. Neurizon’s strategy is to accelerate
access to effective ALS treatments for patients while exploring the potential of NUZ-001 for broader
neurodegenerative applications. Through international collaborations and rigorous clinical programs, Neurizon is
dedicated to creating new horizons for patients and families impacted by complex neural disorders. NUZ-001 is an
investigational product and is not approved for commercial use in any jurisdiction.
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