Neurizon Files IND Application to Support HEALEY ALS Trial
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Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Neurizon Files IND Application to Support HEALEY ALS Platform Trial
Highlights:
IND application submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a pivotal step in initiating a
Phase 2/3 clinical study for NUZ-001
The IND is a comprehensive dossier of information, including animal and human studies, pharmacokinetic
analyses, toxicology studies, and manufacturing information for NUZ-001
The FDA has a period of 30 days to review the IND application
NUZ-001 targets TDP-43 protein aggregation, a hallmark of ALS pathology, supported by its demonstrated
safety and preliminary efficacy profile in earlier clinical studies
18 December 2024 – Melbourne, Australia: Neurizon Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ & NUZOA) (“Neurizon” or “the
Company”), a clinical-stage biotech company advancing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, is pleased to
announce the filing of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
for its lead candidate, NUZ-001. This milestone is a pivotal step in enabling the commencement of a Phase 2/3 clinical
trial within the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial framework. The FDA has a period of 30 days to review the IND application.
Dr. Michael Thurn, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Neurizon, commented:
"The submission of our IND application to the FDA represents a critical milestone in Neurizon's mission to address the
devastating impacts of ALS. The application represents the culmination of several years of research and development
and contains many elements that are ultimately required for our New Drug Application (NDA) submission. Our team
has worked tirelessly around the clock to produce this foundation regulatory document to realise our goal of
commencing the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial. This trial provides an unparalleled opportunity to evaluate the
therapeutic potential of NUZ-001 in a collaborative, streamlined manner with the world’s leading ALS neurologists.
Our team remains committed to advancing this program and delivering hope to patients worldwide who are in urgent
need of effective ALS treatments."
About the IND Process
The IND is the mechanism by which the sponsor provides critical information to the FDA to obtain authorization to
initiate the safe administration of an investigational agent to humans (or an approved drug used for a new indication
or a new population of patients). For the FDA to authorize the use of the investigational agent in humans, the FDA
requires sufficient information (animal and any human studies, pharmacokinetic analyses, toxicology studies, and
manufacturing information) to assess the safety of the intended human research.
Next Steps
Pending FDA clearance of the IND application, Neurizon anticipates Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) filing a
protocol amendment to their IND for the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial to incorporate our regimen specific appendix in
Q1 CY2025. Neurizon expects to initiate patient enrollment in the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial in H1 CY2025.
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This announcement has been authorized for release by the Board of Neurizon Therapeutics Limited.
For further information, please contact:
Level 4, 96-100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Dr. Michael Thurn
Managing Director and Chief Execufive Officer
Neurizon Therapeufics Limited
enquiries@neurizon.com
+61 (3) 9692 7222
Catherine Strong
Sodali & Co
catherine.strong@sodali.com
+61 (0)406 759 268
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 NUZ-001’s potential 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.
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