Novartis analysis shows crizanlizumab (SEG101) increased the number of patients free of sickle cell pain crises vs placebo during SUSTAIN study

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Oct 10, 2018
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- Data published in the American Journal of Hematology show more than twice as many patients taking crizanlizumab did not experience a disease-related pain crisis (also called vaso-occlusive crisis, or VOC) vs placebo

- VOCs are the most common, painful complication of sickle cell disease and the main reason patients seek medical care in hospitals

- Discussions with health authorities continue; FDA filing anticipated in 2019

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