Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Trial Evaluating RM-718, a Weekly MC4R-specific Agonist
BOSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the first patients have been dosed in the Company’s Phase 1 clinical trial of RM-718, an investigational, weekly melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R)-specific agonist designed to be MC1R-sparing and to potentially avoid hyperpigmentation.
- “We are excited to begin clinical development of RM-718, our next-generation MC4R agonist,” said David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rhythm.
- In addition, RM-718 was designed to provide a weekly dosing regimen and to avoid hyperpigmentation.”
This Phase 1 trial is a three-part study to evaluate safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics (PK). - Cohorts in Parts A and B are double-blind, placebo-controlled, and randomized 2:1.
- Study participants will receive one weekly dose of either RM-718 or placebo in Part A, four weekly doses of either RM-718 or placebo in Part B, and four weekly doses of open-label RM-718 in Part C. RM-718 or placebo doses are administered weekly via subcutaneous injection.