R-tech Ueno Completes Phase II For Ocuseva
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Tokyo-based R-tech Ueno announced June 3 completion of a Phase II study for Ocuseva (UF-021) eye drops for retinitis pigmentosa, a rare disease expected to affect one in 5,000 people
Tokyo-based R-tech Ueno announced June 3 completion of a Phase II study for Ocuseva (UF-021) eye drops for retinitis pigmentosa, a rare disease expected to affect one in 5,000 people. The randomized, double-blind study enrolled 112 patients with mid- and late-stage symptoms. The company said the drug shows improvement in visual function in both visual field tests and subjective findings. There are no major adverse effects except irritation upon administration. R-tech is analyzing the data and plans to release it at an academic conference. (Click here for more - Japanese language) "R-Tech Ueno Shares Up Due To P-II Study For UF-021 Completion"--Search China News (6/4/2010) |