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APPENDIX 4E
Preliminary Final Report to the Australian Stock Exchange
Name of Entity
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited
ABN
(ABN 94 169 346 963)
Year Ended
30 June 2024
Previous Corresponding Reporting
01 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
Period
1. Results for Announcement to the Market
$
Revenue from continuing activities
(Loss) from continuing activities after tax attributable
to members
Net (loss) for the period attributable to members
Dividends (distributions)
6,519,931
$ and %
increase/(decrease)
over previous
corresponding period
(2,061,008) (24.02%)
(58,653,188)
6,743,175
12.99%
(58,653,188)
6,743,175
12.99%
Amount per security
Franked amount per security
Final Dividend
N/A
N/A
Interim Dividend
N/A
N/A
Record date for determining entitlements to the
dividends (if any)
N/A
Brief explanation of any of the figures reported above necessary to enable the figures to be
understood: N/A
2. Key ratios
Basic earnings per ordinary security (cents
per share)
Diluted earnings per ordinary security (cents
per share)
Net tangible asset backing per ordinary
security (cents per share)
Current Period
Previous corresponding
period
(20.00) cents
(20.78) cents
(20.00) cents
(20.78) cents
5.95 cents
18.00 cents
3. Control Gained Over Entities Having Material Effect
Name of entity (or group of entities)
N/A
Date control gained
N/A
Profit / (loss) from ordinary activities after tax of the
controlled entity since the date in the current period on
N/A
which control was acquired.
Profit / (loss) from ordinary activities after tax of the
controlled entity (or group of entities) for the whole of
N/A
the previous corresponding period.
4. Audit/Review Status
This report is based on accounts to which one of the following applies:
(Tick one)
The accounts have been audited
The accounts are in the process of being
audited
If the accounts are subject to audit dispute or qualification, a description of the dispute or
qualification: N/A
5. Attachments Forming Part of Appendix 4E
The Annual Report of Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited for the year ended 30 June 2024 is
attached.
6. Signed
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Signed ______________________________
Date: 30 August 2024
Paul Rennie
Managing Director
EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
is a late-stage clinical development
company. We are driven by a
purpose to improve patients’ health
and quality of life by discovering,
developing, and delivering
pharmaceutical therapies.
Paradigm has a vision to be recognised as a global
leader in the development and commercialisation of
innovative pharmaceutical therapies. Paradigm’s values
of innovation, transparency, adaptability, collaboration,
respect, and accountability comprise the central
pillars of the organisation and influence all activities
and decisions.
Contents
01
Highlights
31
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
02
Chairman and Managing
Director’s Report
32
Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Equity
06
Chief Medical Officer’s Report
33
10
iPPS: Effect Size Determines
Phase 3 Potential
otes to the Consolidated Financial
N
Statements
55
13
Directors’ Report
Consolidated Entity Disclosure
Statement
21
Remuneration Report
56
Directors’ Declaration
28
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
57
Independent Audit Report
29
61
Shareholder Information
Consolidated Statement of Profit or
Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
63
Corporate Governance Statement
30
Consolidated Statement
Financial Position
64
General Information
65
Corporate Directory
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited
ABN 94 169 346 963
HIGHLIGHTS
5X
600
In PARA_OA_008,
rescue medication use
was 5 times lower in the
twice weekly iPPS group
compared to placebo.
Subjects
randomised
in Stage 1
Para_OA_002.
$7.3m AUD
R&D Tax Incentive
received for
FY 2023 claim.
Indicative Phase 3
Trial Site Locations
• Australia
• Belgium
• Canada
• Czechia
• Poland
• United Kingdom
• United States
Key Highlights from FY 2024
During FY 2024
Paradigm completed
clinical trials for
MPS I & VI and the
PARA_OA_008 and
PARA_OA_002
clinical trials.
iPPS demonstrates
12-month duration
Structural
improvements
at 6-months
PARA_OA_002
Stage 1 completion
Paradigm reported
significant new phase
2 PARA_OA_008 data
demonstrating improvements
in patient-reported
outcomes of WOMAC pain,
function and PGIC scores
for participants receiving
2mg/kg twice weekly iPPS
compared to placebo
at Day 365.
A 6-week twice weekly
course of subcutaneous
iPPS was shown to
increase cartilage
thickness and volume
and to reduce bone
marrow lesions and
synovitis from baseline
on MRI follow-up at
6 months.
The first stage of the
harmonised phase 3 clinical
program was completed
during the period. 120 sites
were activated across
seven countries completing
the randomisation of 600
subjects demonstrating the
effectiveness of Paradigm’s
recruitment initiatives.
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$30.1m AUD
Capital raise
Capital raise in October 2023
comprising $18 million AUD
institutional placement and
fully underwritten $12.1 million
AUD entitlement offer.
Paul Rennie
Chairman and
Managing Director
“Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals made significant
advancements in FY 2024 with clinical programs in knee
osteoarthritis (OA) and mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS).
The Company reported outstanding phase 2 data de-risking
iPPS for musculoskeletal disorders and engaged in major
regulatory discussions with the FDA to advance the 2mg/kg
dose for the phase 3 OA program.”
Dear Shareholders,
As Chair and Managing Director, I am
pleased to provide you with key clinical,
regulatory and business highlights
from the 2024 financial year.
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
(Paradigm or the Company), is a
late-clinical-stage drug development
company headquartered in Melbourne,
Australia and established in 2014 based
on the insight that the properties of
injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium
(iPPS) could have not only a notable
potential in treating musculoskeletal
disease but also provide a significant
commercial opportunity for shareholders.
Paradigm’s mission is to develop and
commercialise iPPS for the treatment
of pain associated with musculoskeletal
disorders driven by injury, inflammation,
aging, degenerative disease, infection or
genetic predisposition. The company’s
lead asset is utilising iPPS for the
treatment of knee OA.
In FY 2024, our focus was on
expanding the potential of iPPS in
treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) while
simultaneously completing the final
recruitment and analysis of the stage
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1 dose-ranging study of our phase
3 OA program. Paradigm achieved
significant milestones, including
outstanding data readouts from the
phase 2 clinical study PARA_OA_008.
This study demonstrated that iPPS not
only alleviates pain and enhances knee
functionality but also shows promise
in improving joint health, as evidenced
by synovial fluid biomarker analysis
and MRI imaging.
Clinical OA Program Highlights
In FY 2024, our focus was on expanding
the potential of iPPS in treating knee
osteoarthritis (OA) while simultaneously
completing the final recruitment and
analysis of the stage 1 dose-ranging
study of our phase 3 OA program.
Paradigm achieved significant milestones,
including a readout from the phase 2
clinical study PARA_OA_008.
In July 2023, Paradigm completed the
first stage of its two-stage, adaptive,
randomised, double-blinded, placebocontrolled, phase 3 PARA_OA_002
clinical trial. The trial involved
randomising 600 participants across
120 sites in Australia, the US, Canada,
the UK, Belgium, Poland, and Czechia.
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600
Subjects randomised in
stage 1 PARA_OA_002
Paradigm demonstrated its
experience in clinical trial
recruitment, randomising
600 participants globally.
113.25%
Increased OA prevalence
globally from 1990 to 2019.
Globally, OA prevalence
increased by 113.25%, from
247.5 million in 1990 to 527.8
million sufferers in 2019.
Paradigm also requested an interim
analysis be conducted by the independent
Data Monitoring Committee to evaluate
the performance of all treatment arms
in stage 1. This analysis revealed that
the doses: used in stage 1 (less than
2 mg/kg twice weekly) did not meet the
pre-specified performance threshold
based on previous outcomes with a
2 mg/kg twice weekly dosing regimen.
The interim analysis, conducted ahead
of schedule, assessed the effectiveness
of three iPPS doses against a placebo.
The analysis, which included data
from the first 300 participants up to
Day 56, provided additional insights
to complement Paradigm’s previous
phase 2 studies. This data determined
the lowest effective dose of iPPS and
contributed to preparations for the next
stage of the phase 3 OA program.
Paradigm’s PARA_OA_008 clinical
trial reached a successful 12-month
milestone reported in September 2023.
The trial attained its primary endpoint of
a change in one or more synovial fluid
biomarkers and also delivered positive
clinical data at Days 56, 168, and 365.
Notable results at Day 365 include
significant pain reduction, functional
improvement and a substantial decrease
in the use of rescue pain medication
in the iPPS twice-weekly group. Early
access programs had previously
provided substantial testimonials that the
effects of iPPS are durable for at least
12 months. It was crucial for Paradigm to
validate these findings under clinical trial
conditions, and the data confirmed that
a single 6-week course of iPPS provided
durable pain relief and functional
improvement for up to 12 months.
Progression of Phase 3
Program
Additionally, quantitative MRI analysis
from the phase 2 PARA_OA_008 trial
reported in October 2023 demonstrated
that iPPS treatment resulted in increased
cartilage thickness and volume, and
resolution or reduction of bone marrow
lesions and synovitis. Specifically, the
iPPS group saw an increase in overall
cartilage thickness by 0.17mm and
cartilage volume by 1.9%, compared
to decreases in the placebo group.
These results highlighted that iPPS
not only treats OA symptoms but also
preserves and regenerates joint tissues,
establishing Paradigm as a leader in OA
treatment innovation.
The key elements addressed in the Type
D response include the justification for
the minimal effective dose, additional
nonclinical studies completed to Good
Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards
In April 2024, Paradigm submitted a
comprehensive response to the US
FDA following a Type D meeting held
on January 10, 2024. This submission
included results from five nonclinical
studies, data from the successful phase
2 clinical trial (PARA_OA_008), and
clinical data from 600 participants dosed
in stage 1 of the PARA_OA_002 trial.
addressing previously noted adrenal
findings, the draft clinical trial protocol,
and a revised safety monitoring and
mitigation plan. The submission was
made through a request for review
pathway, which does not have strict
timelines under the Prescription Drug
User Fee Act.
Paradigm has utilised the time awaiting
the agencies feedback effectively
ensuring that the selected clinical trial
sites that were high performing sites in
stage 1 of the Phase 3 program remain
updated to enable rapid start-up once
we have agreement from the US FDA.
“FY 2024 has been a year of clinical advancement
delivering exceptional new data for Paradigm
Biopharmaceuticals confirming the potential of iPPS
for osteoarthritis. Our focus for financial year 2025
remains steadfast on delivering an innovative treatment
for those suffering with osteoarthritis whilst creating
value for our shareholders.”
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continued
MPS Clinical Program
Highlights
During the March 2024 quarter,
Paradigm announced that the phase
2 MPS VI trial conducted in 2 sites in
Brazil, successfully achieved its primary
endpoint and showed positive results
in several secondary outcomes.
The main goal of the study was to
assess the safety and tolerability of iPPS
compared to a placebo. iPPS was found
to be well-tolerated, with all adverse
events classified as mild to moderate,
mostly involving injection site reactions.
The analysis confirmed that iPPS is
a safe adjunctive therapy to enzyme
replacement therapy for managing joint
pain, stiffness, and functional disability
associated with MPS VI. It was gratifying
to see that all 13 participants in the
study have chosen to either begin iPPS
treatment, for those who initially received
the placebo, or continue treatment
following the conclusion of the clinical
trial. This outcome highlights the positive
benefits that patients receiving iPPS for
MPS VI are experiencing in alleviating
the effects of their disease.
With these results, we resolved to
conclude our R&D investment in the
MPS program to concentrate our
resources on the OA clinical program.
Board Activities
A key activity for the Paradigm Board
during the first half of the financial year
was to create and implement through
a ‘yes’ vote at the 2023 Annual General
Meeting, a new Employee Incentive
Scheme that was in-line with our
investors’ expectations. The Paradigm
Employee Performance Rights Plan is
the company’s long-term incentive (LTI)
designed to motivate key employees
towards our success while aligning their
interests with those of the shareholders.
The Paradigm Board developed this
Plan with input from an external
remuneration consultant and an
employee share scheme specialist
to ensure it meets best practices and
shareholder expectations. The Plan
involves granting performance rights
to key employees, which convert to
shares if certain conditions are met after
a vesting period of three years. These
conditions include achieving specific
business targets, ensuring a minimum
return for shareholders, and satisfactory
employee performance.
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The Plan’s aim is to retain key employees
over the long term, preserving corporate
knowledge and enhancing shareholder
value. Central to the Plan is the
win-win-win principle, ensuring benefits
for shareholders, the company, and
employees. Each offer under the Plan
includes performance targets tied to
company goals and market benchmarks,
ensuring employees are rewarded
based on objectively measurable
business outcomes and their
individual performance.
I would like to thank all our investors’ for
approving this plan and aiding Paradigm
to continue to attract and retain talented
staff to the Paradigm organisation.
Paradigm also saw a restructure of the
Board through FY 2024 with both John
Gaffney and Helen Fisher exiting their
positions as Non-Executive Directors
and the addition of Matthew Fry as a
Non-Executive Director to the Paradigm
Board. Matthew Fry’s appointment as
a Non-Executive Director at Paradigm
is a notable addition to the company’s
Board. With extensive experience
in the biopharmaceutical industry,
Mr Fry brings a wealth of knowledge
and strategic insight to Paradigm. His
background in guiding companies
through growth phases and his expertise
in corporate governance have been
invaluable assets for the Company.
I would like to thank both John and
Helen for their dedication to Paradigm
over the last 9 and 3 years respectively.
Key Operational Aspects
A key focus of the 2024 fiscal year
was containment of costs through
a significant period toward the end
of the first half with the conclusion
of two phase 2 studies in MPS, the
phase 2 PARA_OA_008 clinical trial
and completion of enrolment and
interim analysis of the PARA_OA_002
clinical trial. Whilst this period saw
significant increases in R&D expenditure,
administrative costs were reduced
compared to prior periods to ensure
Paradigm’s capital was focused on
activities related to progressing iPPS
and producing compelling data to
support regulatory discussions.
Paradigm’s cash position was bolstered
on 30 October 2023, with Paradigm
announcing a fully underwritten
capital raise of $30.1M. This included
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a fully underwritten $18M institutional
placement and a 1 for 10 accelerated
non-renounceable entitlement offer of
$12.1M, raised at $0.43 per share. The
placement received strong participation
from domestic and offshore institutional
investors. As part of the capital raise,
Paradigm issued 3 attaching listed
options for every 4 new shares taken
up in the capital raise. The options have
an exercise price of $0.65 and expire
on 30 November 2024. If exercised,
these options will provide additional
funding to support Paradigm’s phase 3
clinical program in osteoarthritis.
FY 2024 has been a year of clinical
advancement delivering exceptional new
data for Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals
confirming the potential of iPPS for
osteoarthritis. The new data produced
during the financial year was accepted
for presentation at multiple global
conferences including the Orthopedic
Research Society and OARSI World
Congress on OA.
Our focus for financial year 2025
has been and remains steadfast on
delivering an innovative treatment for
those suffering with osteoarthritis whilst
creating value for our shareholders. As
we look forward to the rest of financial
year 2025, we are well-positioned to
commence our phase 3 clinical, and
deliver on our strategic and corporate
milestones, driving Paradigm towards
sustained success and growth.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our
shareholders for their unwavering
support as we progress on this journey
at Paradigm. Additionally, I want to
express my deep appreciation to the
Paradigm team for their dedication, hard
work, and accomplishments in
FY 2024. I eagerly anticipate sharing
more significant milestones with you
in the coming year.
On behalf of the Directors,
Paul Rennie
Chairman and Managing Director
Melbourne, Victoria
30 August 2024
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0.17mm
Average increase
in overall cartilage
thickness across all knee
compartments.
Compared to a 0.09
decrease in the placebo
group in PARA_OA_008.
Dr Donna Skerrett
Chief Medical Officer
“Our dedicated efforts in advancing iPPS through clinical
trials have yielded remarkable results, bringing us closer
to offering a novel and effective treatment option for
millions suffering from OA worldwide.”
Dear Shareholders,
As Chief Medical Officer at Paradigm
Biopharmaceuticals, I am pleased to
present the significant advancements
we have made over the past year in our
clinical programs, in the development
of our lead candidate, injectable
pentosan polysulfate sodium (iPPS),
for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA).
This report highlights the key outcomes
from our recent clinical trials and
regulatory submissions, including
the successful Phase 2 studies, the
long-term durability of iPPS, and the
critical next steps in our regulatory
journey. These milestones underscore
our commitment to addressing unmet
medical needs with innovative therapies
that improve patient outcomes and
quality of life.
The PARA_OA_008 clinical trial has
been a cornerstone in establishing the
efficacy of iPPS for the treatment of
knee osteoarthritis. The trial involved 61
participants and focused on assessing
the structural and long-term impact
of a single 6-week course of iPPS
administered at 2 mg/kg once or twice
weekly compared to placebo.
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iPPS Demonstrates
Significant Osteoarthritis Pain
Reduction and Functional
Improvement at 12 Months
The PARA_OA_008 trial demonstrated
that participants receiving twice
weekly iPPS experienced significant
and sustained reductions in pain over
a 12-month period. WOMAC pain
scores showed a statistically significant
improvement at both Day 56 (p=0.045)
and Day 365 (p=0.054) when compared
to placebo, with 55% of participants
achieving a clinically meaningful pain
reduction of at least 30% by the end
of the study. In addition to pain relief,
the trial highlighted considerable
improvements in physical function,
as reflected by WOMAC function
scores, which showed significant
enhancements at Day 56 (p=0.017) and
Day 365 (p=0.048) in the iPPS group
compared to placebo. More than half
of the participants (55%) receiving iPPS
reported over a 50% improvement in
function by Day 365.
Patient-reported outcomes as
measured by the Patient Global
Impression of Change (PGIC), also
indicated that participants in the iPPS
group experienced a statistically
significant overall improvement or
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Pain reduction and
functional improvement
iPPS demonstrated one
6 week course provides up
to 12 month pain relief and
functional improvement in
phase 2 PARA_OA_008.
stabilisation in their OA condition,
with a PGIC score of 3.74 at Day 365
compared to 1.96 in the placebo group
(p=0.005). Additionally, the use of
paracetamol as a rescue medication was
over five times lower in the iPPS group
compared to the placebo group at Day
365, underscoring the long-term efficacy
of iPPS in managing OA pain.
iPPS Reduces Cartilage
Degeneration in Phase 2 Trial
In addition to symptomatic relief, iPPS
has shown promise in addressing the
structural components of OA. The
PARA_OA_008 study also focused on
the impact of iPPS on cartilage thickness
and overall joint health changes from
baseline to Day 168 as measured by
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
The quantitative MRI (qMRI) findings
from the PARA_OA_008 clinical trial
highlighted the potential impact of
iPPS on cartilage preservation in
patients with knee osteoarthritis.
At Day 168, participants treated with
iPPS exhibited an increase in overall
cartilage thickness, measuring 0.17mm
(p=0.05) compared to overall decrease
of -0.09mm in placebo as measure by
qMRI. An overall increase in cartilage
volume by 1.9% (p=0.07) was also
reported in the iPPS group compared
to a decrease of -1.58% in the placebo
group, over the same period. This stark
contrast underscores the ability of iPPS
to effectively slow down or prevent the
deterioration of cartilage, a critical factor
in the progression of osteoarthritis.
The placebo group’s significant cartilage
thinning is consistent with the typical
progression of osteoarthritis, where
ongoing cartilage degradation leads
to increased pain and loss of joint
function. In contrast, the iPPS group
not only avoided this deterioration but
also maintained much of their existing
cartilage thickness, suggesting that iPPS
may play a protective role in joint health.
Additionally, the iPPS-treated group
demonstrated a 30% reduction in
bone marrow lesions (BMLs), while the
placebo group exhibited only a minimal
reduction of 5%, emphasising the
effectiveness of iPPS in addressing this
key indicator of joint degeneration. The
data also revealed that iPPS treatment
led to a 20% reduction in synovitis
(inflammation of the synovial membrane),
whereas the placebo group showed no
significant change in synovitis levels.
The ability of iPPS to preserve cartilage
that would otherwise deteriorate,
highlights its unique position in the
OA treatment landscape, setting it
apart from conventional therapies
that primarily target pain relief.
PARA_OA_002 Stage 1
Interim Findings
The 2024 financial year also saw
Paradigm complete several critical
steps in our phase 3 development
plan for iPPS in knee OA. The PARA_
OA_002 clinical trial evaluating dosing
successfully completed the recruitment
of 600 subjects globally, marking a
significant milestone in our journey
toward bringing iPPS to market as
a treatment for osteoarthritis.
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The success of this recruitment phase
is also attributed to several strategic
initiatives that were implemented to
ensure timely and effective enrolment.
Collaborations with specialised teams in
patient recruitment and digital outreach
played a crucial role in accelerating
our efforts. Their expertise in engaging
patients and innovative approaches to
digital outreach allowed us to reach a
diverse and broad patient population
across multiple regions globally.
The PARA_OA_002 trial represented a
critical step in advancing iPPS toward
regulatory approval. Stage 1 of this
study focused on determining the lowest
effective dosing regimen of iPPS in a
larger population. During FY 2024 an
interim analysis of the PARA_OA_002
clinical trial was conducted at a critical
juncture to evaluate the effectiveness of
the dosing regimens under investigation
and to ensure the study was progressing
as expected. This analysis was
performed after 300 patients had
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continued
“This report highlights the key outcomes from our recent
clinical trials and regulatory submissions, including the
successful Phase 2 studies, the long-term durability of
iPPS, and the critical next steps in our regulatory journey.”
reached the 56-day follow-up, allowing
the data monitoring committee to
assess the early efficacy signals of
the various doses in the study. The
decision to conduct the interim analysis
at this stage was driven by the need to
make informed adjustments to the trial
design if necessary and to compare
to the 2 mg/kg twice-weekly regimen
identified as optimal in previous studies
ensuring that we could maximise the
likelihood of achieving conclusive and
meaningful results. The interim analysis
of PARA_OA_002 highlighted that the
dosing regimen of 2 mg/kg twice weekly,
as identified in previous studies, remains
the most effective. The data confirmed
that doses lower than 2 mg/kg or less
frequent dosing did not demonstrate
the same level of efficacy.
In January 2024, Paradigm held a Type
D meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) to discuss critical
aspects of the ongoing development
of iPPS for osteoarthritis treatment.
This meeting provided a platform for
Paradigm to address key regulatory
considerations and to align with the FDA
on the next steps required to advance
the program for registration. Following
this meeting, Paradigm submitted a
comprehensive written response to
the FDA, which included data from
five nonclinical studies, results from
the successful PARA_OA_008 phase
2 clinical trial, and clinical data from
over 600 participants dosed in stage
1 of PARA_OA_002. Importantly, the
submission included the draft protocol
of the pivotal phase 3 clinical trial for
evidence of efficacy and safety with
the selected dose. This submission is
a significant step forward, as it sets the
stage for the continued progression of
the phase 3 program, with Paradigm
eagerly awaiting the FDA’s feedback
to expedite the path to bringing iPPS
to market.
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Outlook for 2024
As we continue to navigate the
regulatory landscape, our focus remains
on delivering iPPS to the market as
swiftly and safely as possible. The data
generated thus far provide a compelling
case for iPPS as a transformative
treatment for OA, offering hope to
millions of patients who currently lack
satisfactory therapeutic options.
We are confident that our ongoing
phase 3 program will further validate
the efficacy and safety of iPPS, paving
the way for regulatory approvals and
commercial success. I sincerely thank
the Board for their steadfast support
this year, and I’m deeply grateful to
the Paradigm team for their relentless
effort in delivering exceptional results.
Our commitment to improving patient
outcomes drives every step we take,
and we look forward to achieving more
milestones in the year ahead.
Dr Donna Skerrett
Chief Medical Officer
New York City, New York
30 August 2024
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iPPS: EFFECT SIZE DETERMINES PHASE 3 POTENTIAL
Effect size is a key metric in clinical trial research that
measures the difference in outcomes between groups
subjected to different interventions. It’s an extremely useful
analysis that cuts through dense data to tease out the
magnitude of an intervention’s effect on trial participants,
providing valuable insights into clinical efficacy.
Following is an exploration and interpretation
of effect size analysis of Paradigm’s clinical trials.
Paradigm’s Experience
of iPPS for Knee OA
Paradigm has conducted four highquality clinical trials investigating
the effects of injectable pentosan
polysulfide sodium (iPPS) on participant
pain and impaired function caused
by knee osteoarthritis (with or without
associated bone marrow lesions
– BML) or due to anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) injury, and which
included a total of 11 participants. In
three studies Paradigm investigated
2 mg/kg total body weight iPPS – the
highest dose evaluated over the clinical
program – with dosing twice weekly
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over six weeks. All three studies
demonstrated reduced pain and
improved function and established an
iPPS safety profile. In addition,
Paradigm has collected real-world
iPPS usage data from iPPS supplied
under the Therapeutic Goods
Administration Special Access Scheme
(TGA SAS) in patients with knee OA
and other similar conditions (hip, foot,
or hand OA), as well as patients with
knee OA in an Expanded Access
compassionate use program in
the US. Altogether, over 1000 trial
participants and patients have
been treated with Paradigm’s iPPS.
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Understanding Clinical
Trial Analysis Models and
Effect Size
In two phase 2 clinical trials evaluating
the efficacy of iPPS versus placebo,
the statistical analysis model MixedModel Repeated Measures (MMRM)
was employed to calculate the effect
size of the treatment over time.
The effect size is the magnitude
of difference between groups and
provides a meaningful relationship
between variables or the differences
between groups. Importantly, effect
sizes are independent of the sample
size and are categorised as either
small (0.20–0.49), medium
(0.50–0
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