Mereo BioPharma (MREO) is approaching a pivotal inflection point with the upcoming second interim analysis from the Phase 3 ASTEROID trial of setrusumab, its monoclonal antibody targeting sclerostin for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). This readout will assess fracture reduction, a critical endpoint that could validate setrusumab as the first disease-modifying therapy for this brittle bone disorder. Market sentiment reflects cautious optimism, with volatility elevated (+/- 60%) as the date nears, underscoring the high stakes of this pivotal trial.
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🚨 ALERT: Pivotal Ph 3 Interim Readout for Setrusumab in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
📅 DATE: Second interim analysis expected mid-2025
📈 IMPLIED VOLATILITY: +/- 60%
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