NTCD-M3

NTCD-M3 – prevention of C. difficile infection recurrence

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NTCD-M3 is a naturally occurring non-toxigenic strain of C. difficile which lacks the genes that can express C. difficile toxins. It is an oral formulation of NTCD-M3 spores and patients who have taken NTCD-M3 were found to be protected from CDI. NTCD-M3 acts as a safe “ground cover” preventing toxic strains of C. difficile proliferating in the colon after antibiotic treatment. NTCD-M3 temporarily colonizes the human gut without causing any symptoms and provides protection from CDI recurrence during the post-treatment period.

NTCD-M3 Phase 2b data: compelling evidence in preventing C. difficile infection recurrence

NTCD-M3 has completed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b clinical study among 173 patients, who were diagnosed as having CDI (first episode or first recurrence) and reported strong, statistically significant data confirming efficacy. The rate of recurrence (RR) of CDI after treatment with the optimal dose of NTCD-M3 was only 5%, compared to 30% CDI recurrence for those receiving a placebo (Gerding et al., 2015). The rapid onset of colonization of NTCD-M3 provides 95% protection from CDI recurrence during the post-treatment period, which makes it an ideal complement to all currently approved antibiotic treatments.

NTCD-M3 Phase 3 Design – Agreed with FDA and EMA

Discussions with the US FDA and with European EMA have resulted in an agreed design for a single, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical study, with agreed endpoints, target CDI patient population, NTCD-M3 oral dosing regimen and patient numbers which is being planned.

Partnership with Sebela Pharmaceuticals

In February 2023, Destiny signed an exclusive collaboration and commercialisation agreement with Sebela Pharmaceuticals for North America. Under the agreement, Sebela will fund all future clinical development and commercialise in the US. Destiny will work with Sebela on the future clinical trials and Sebela is committed to ensure the Phase 3 trials are designed, planned and executed for achieving a global MAA. With this objective in mind, Destiny is actively seeking commercial partners for NTCD-M3 for all regions outside of North America.