CANDIN


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Locations: UNITED STATES, JAPAN

Nielsen Biosciences Announces Enrollment of First Patient in Phase 3 Trial of CANDIN for the Treatment of Common Warts

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Nielsen BioSciences, Inc. (“Nielsen”), a privately-held, San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, today announced the first patient enrolled in CFW-3A – a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the safety and efficacy of CANDIN® for the treatment of Verruca vulgaris (common warts) in adolescents and adults.

Key Points: 
  • Nielsen BioSciences, Inc. (“Nielsen”), a privately-held, San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, today announced the first patient enrolled in CFW-3A – a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the safety and efficacy of CANDIN® for the treatment of Verruca vulgaris (common warts) in adolescents and adults.
  • Nielsen is partnering with Maruho Co. Ltd. (“Maruho”) in the clinical development program for CANDIN.
  • “The first patient treated with CANDIN represents a major milestone for the company, and for patients affected by common warts around the world,” said David P. Burney, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer at Nielsen BioSciences.
  • Common warts are estimated to affect approximately 10 percent of the global population.1 There are currently no FDA-approved prescription treatments.

Nielsen BioSciences, Inc. Enters into License Agreement with Maruho Co. Ltd. for the Treatment of Common Warts

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

CANDIN is an approved diagnostic skin test and currently not approved by the FDA or Japan’s PMDA for the treatment of common warts.

Key Points: 
  • CANDIN is an approved diagnostic skin test and currently not approved by the FDA or Japan’s PMDA for the treatment of common warts.
  • Enrollment in Nielsen’s phase III trial for common warts treatment is expected to begin in the second half of 2023.
  • Under the terms of the license agreement, Nielsen grants Maruho an exclusive license for the post-launch sales and promotional activities of CANDIN in Japan after it is developed by Nielsen and approved by regulatory authorities.
  • With the upfront payment and milestones, Nielsen has the potential to earn greater than $100 million from the license agreement with Maruho.