Phase III FALCON study of bardoxolone in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is paused.- Reata Pharma

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provided an update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its clinical programs, drug supply chain, and business operations The Company announced measures it is taking to protect the health and safety of patients and health care workers involved in ongoing clinical studies of its investigational medicines, as well as its employees and collaborators. The Company has temporarily paused enrollment of new patients in the Phase III FALCON trial of bardoxolone in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Patients already enrolled in FALCON will continue in the study. The Company is implementing procedures for the conduct of FALCON that are similar to those being used in CARDINAL to ensure continued access to study drug and appropriate safety monitoring. The Company plans to resume patient screening and enrollment as soon as the situation permits.