FDA pre-IND feedback boosts Privosegtor for acute MS relapses; IND planned Q4 2026
Aug 3, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Oculis reports positive FDA pre-IND feedback for Privosegtor in acute MS relapses, with an IND planned for Q4 2026. The agency permits cross-referencing existing data, reducing preclinical work. Building on ACUITY, the program eyes optic neuritis as a registrational path and expands into broader MS relapse indications, with an anticipated R&D Day later in 2026 to outline milestones.
FDA pre-IND feedback supports Privosegtor for acute MS relapses; IND planned Q4 2026.
FDA allows cross-reference of Privosegtor data; no extra preclinical work required.
ACUITY optic neuritis data underpin registrational path in ON via PIONEER program.
R&D Day planned in Q4 2026 to update Privosegtor and PIONEER pipeline.
MS market context: ~2.8 million globally, ~85% RRMS; ~170,000 US relapses annually.
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