Altimmune Ph2 Obesity and Ph1b T2DM Pemvidutide Data
Altimmune announced topline results from a Week 24 interim analysis of pemvidutide (QW GLP-1/GCG dual agonist) in its 48-week MOMENTUM Ph2 obesity trial (view CT.gov record) along with full results from the 12-week Ph1b safety trial in subjects with obesity or overweight and T2DM (view CT.gov record). The company hosted an associated investor call to discuss the results (webcast; slides). Of note, Altimmune stated it is on track to initiate a Ph3 obesity trial in H1 2023. Following the news, Altimmune’s stock price decreased approximately -54%. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights, including thoughts on whether Altimmune will be able to differentiate pemvidutide from semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other dual agonists in development.