Lundbeck presents results from two studies in Multiple System Atrophy at International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders

Lundbeck advances its commitment to addressing the unmet needs of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) with the TALISMAN study, adding to the encouraging results from the AMULET trial.

H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) announces data from the TALISMAN natural history study, as well as additional data from the AMULET trial of amlenetug (Lu AF82422) in Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement disorders (MDS congress) in Philadelphia, USA.

The TALISMAN study is a step forward in Lundbeck’s commitment to understanding the course of MSA and developing innovative therapies that address significant unmet needs in this devastating and rapidly progressive disease.

The TALISMAN study was a prospective, observational, multicenter cohort study, which explored disease progression in a cohort of relatively early stage MSA patients in China. The TALISMAN study helps to better understand the epidemiology of the early stages of the disease in a relatively long observation time in the Chinese population. These natural history data are used to inform Lundbeck’s MSA development program with amlenetug (Lu AF82422).

The AMULET trial was a phase II, double-blind, randomized trial of amlenetug (Lu AF82422) in MSA. The headline results of the AMULET trial were presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases and related neurological disorders (AD/PD 2024) in March 2024. Subgroup analyses will be presented.

Based on the encouraging AMULET trial outcomes, Lundbeck is on track to initiate a phase III trial at the beginning of 2025.

“I have been very impressed with Lundbeck’s dedication not only to advance therapeutic strategies but also trial infrastructure and outcome assessments for MSA. The team truly embraces input from the scientific community which I believe is a key factor for the encouraging results of the AMULET trial and the general success of their MSA program,” said Wolfgang Singer, associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic Rochester.

Scientific presentation from Lundbeck at MDS congress

1. Natural progression of multiple system atrophy in a Chinese population

• TALISMAN was a prospective, multicenter, observational study conducted in 8 sites across China.
• A total of 89 participants were enrolled; of these about half (52%) had MSA-C and 48% participants had MSA-P.
• The mean ± SE [95%CI] rate of Total UMSARS progression was 1.27 ± 0.13 [1.01, 1.53] points per month.
• Participants showed a progression of 0.64 ± 0.06 [0.51, 0.76] points/month on UMSARS Part I and 0.62 ± 0.07 [0.47, 0.77] points/month on UMSARS Part II
   

2. Safety and efficacy of the anti-alpha synuclein monoclonal antibody Lu AF82422 for the treatment of patients with MSA: Results from the Phase II AMULET trial

• AMULET (NCT05104476) was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the safety and efficacy of monthly IV infusions with Lu AF82422 in patients with MSA. 
• 61 participants were treated with Lu AF82422 (n=40) or placebo (n=21).
• The primary endpoint showed a non-statistically significant 19% slowing of clinical progression measured by UMSARS TS in the Lu AF82422 group vs placebo. 
• The slope analysis of mUMSARS, UMSARS part I and part II showed a consistent slowing in clinical progression of 27%, 22% and 17%, respectively. 
• Post-hoc analysis of a less impaired subgroup showed 42% slowing of progression in Lu AF82422 treated patients.
• A trend towards smaller regional MRI volumetric reduction in the Lu AF82422 group vs placebo was also observed. 
• Lu AF82422 was generally well tolerated.

About the TALISMAN study
TALISMAN study was a prospective, multicenter, observational study conducted in 8 sites across China. Eligible participants were aged 40–75 years, with possible or probable MSA of the parkinsonian (MSA-P) or cerebellar (MSA-C) subtype, anticipated survival of at least 3 years, UMSARS-Chinese version Part I score of ≤16 (omitting Q11 on sexual function), and a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score ≥22. Patients were followed for one year; standard of care treatments were prescribed according to routine clinical practice. Disease progression was analyzed using a linear mixed model of Total UMSARS (Part I+II) progression, including baseline, Month 6 and Month 12 data.

About the AMULET trial
AMULET trial was a phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of Lu AF82422 as a potential treatment for patients with MSA. A total of N=61 MSA patients were randomized 2:1 to either Lu AF82422 or placebo and treated between 48 to 72 weeks, followed by an ongoing 96 weeks open-label extension period offering all participants to receive treatment with Lu AF82422.

The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of Lu AF82422 on clinical progression in patients with MSA, aiming at showing a slowing in clinical progression in the active treatment arm compared to placebo on a 5% significance level evaluated 1-sided as well as safety and tolerability. The secondary objectives included evaluation of Lu AF82422 on patient’s functioning, disease severity and other aspects of MSA.
Lu AF82422 was delivered as an intravenous infusion every four weeks.

About amlenetug (Lu AF82422)
Amlenetug Lu AF82422 is a human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that recognizes and binds to all major forms of extracellular α-syn and thereby is believed to prevent uptake and inhibit seeding of aggregation. Amlenetug (Lu AF82422) has an active Fc region, which may increase immune-mediated clearance of α-syn/mAb complexes through microglia mediated uptake. Amlenetug (Lu AF82422) is being developed by Lundbeck under a joint research and licensing agreement between Lundbeck and Genmab A/S. 

About Multiple System Atrophy
MSA is a rapidly progressing rare condition of the nervous system that causes damage to nerve cells in the brain. MSA is seriously debilitating and places a high disease burden on patients. Symptoms of MSA usually start between 55 and 60 years of age and the patients typically live for 6 to 9 years after symptom onset1.

In a person with MSA, an abnormal build-up of the protein alpha-synuclein is thought to be responsible for damaging areas of the brain that control balance, movement, and the body's normal functions1. The symptoms of MSA are wide-ranging and include muscle control problems, similar to those of Parkinson's disease1. Many different functions of the body can be affected, and symptoms including urinary incontinence, frequent falling, and unintelligible speech occur within 3 years of disease onset and are accompanied by reduced capacity to live independently. Death is often due to respiratory problems. Although there are many different possible symptoms of MSA, not everyone who is affected will experience all of them. There is currently no cure for MSA and no available treatment to slow its progression¹.

References:

1 – NHS: Multiple system atrophy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck)

MSA-P: Multiple System Atrophy – parkinsonian type MSA-C: Multiple System Atrophy – Cerebellar type, UMSARS: Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale, TS: Total Score
 

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