New drug offers hope for patients who Can't tolerate sunlight
Disease control
Completed
This study tested an experimental drug called bitopertin in 75 adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a rare condition that causes severe pain from sunlight exposure. The goal was to see if the drug safely lowers harmful substances in the blood and allows more time in t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
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