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XEN1101 AES Poster Highlights
Poster No. 2.235 (French et al.) 'XEN1101, a Novel Potassium Channel Modulator: Interim Data From an Ongoing, Long-Term, Open-Label Extension of a Phase 2B Study (X-TOLE) in Adults With Focal Epilepsy'
During the OLE, there was a sustained monthly reduction in seizure frequency (80%-90% seizure reduction as measured by MPC) from the double-blind period (DBP) baseline, as of the analysis cutoff date of
Seizure freedom for ?6-month and ?12-month consecutive durations was achieved in 17.5% and 10.5% of patients, respectively.
XEN1101 continues to be generally well-tolerated in the OLE with adverse events (AEs) consistent with prior results and other anti-seizure medications (ASMs).
At the end of the first year in the OLE, patients recorded a mean (SD) weight gain of 1.1 (5.9) kg.
To date, two AEs of urinary retention occurred in the OLE possibly related to study drug; both patients continued in the study without requiring intervention.
Although not seen to date, Xenon continues to monitor for the emergence of the tissue discoloration that was associated with long-term exposure to ezogabine.
Poster No. 2.236 (Kenney et al.) 'Rapid Onset of Efficacy of XEN1101, a Novel Potassium Channel Opener, in Adults With Focal Epilepsy: Results From a Phase 2b Study (X-TOLE)'
X-TOLE met the primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints with XEN1101 demonstrating a statistically significant, dose-dependent reduction from baseline in monthly focal onset seizure (FOS) frequency compared to placebo.
The rapid onset of efficacy for XEN1101 was associated with starting at an effective, therapeutic and well-tolerated dose. There was a statistically significant reduction in median FOS frequency within 1 week for all doses compared with placebo.
The rapid onset of efficacy after 1 week and sustained efficacy of XEN1101, if confirmed in the Phase 3 clinical trials, suggests that XEN1101 may offer a compelling option for patients seeking adjunctive therapy.
Poster No. 2.233 (Leung et al.) 'The Impact of Disease Severity on Efficacy From a Phase 2b Study of XEN1101, a Novel Potassium Channel Opener, in Adults With Focal Epilepsy (X-TOLE)'
X-TOLE met the primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints with XEN1101 demonstrating a statistically significant, dose-dependent reduction from baseline in monthly FOS frequency compared to placebo in a difficult-to-treat population.
Based on the number of concomitant ASMs, baseline seizure frequency, and number of failed ASMs, the X-TOLE study enrolled more difficult-to-treat patients than other FOS studies. In the 25 mg dose group, XEN1101 reduced seizure frequency in sub-groups of patients with ? 8.5 seizures/month, and in patients that failed ? 6 ASMs or were on 1-2 concomitant ASMs by 70.6%, 58.0% and 60.9%, respectively, compared with placebo (18.8%, 20.0% and 14.2%, respectively).
These post hoc analyses suggest that efficacy may be more robust in patients with less severe disease, which may represent the most common clinical use of XEN1101 if commercially approved.
Xenon's Scientific Exhibit and Booth
In addition to the posters noted above, Xenon is hosting a scientific exhibit at AES 2022 providing an overview of its clinical and research programs on
Xenon is also hosting a booth (#1028) in the Exhibit Hall, which is scheduled to open at
Other AES Poster Highlights
Other Xenon posters at AES 2022 include clinical work related to Xenon's XEN496 program and its ongoing Phase 3 EPIK clinical trial in pediatric patients with KCNQ2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy:
Poster 1.370 (Grayson et al.) 'Genetic Burden of KCNQ2 in Neonates With Epilepsy'
Poster 1.372 (Harden et al.) 'An Online Survey of Caregivers of Patients With KCNQ2 Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy'
Poster 2.334 (Butterfield et al.) 'Real-World Evidence of KCNQ2 Disease Management as Generated Through a Novel Data Platform'
Xenon is also presenting pre-clinical work from its discovery efforts related to the exploration of NaV1.1 potentiators for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome:
Poster 3.049 (Goodchild et al.) 'Molecularly Selective NaV1.1 Potentiators Increase PV+ Fast-Spiking Interneuron Excitability and Restore Motor Performance in a Mouse Model of Dravet Syndrome'
Posters will be added to the Xenon website consistent with AES 2022 conference guidelines.
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