Hemodynamic Therapeutics' HTI-101 clinical study for treatment-resistant hypertension meets primary endpoint

Dec 8 2009

Hemodynamic Therapeutics, Inc. (HTI), a portfolio company of Cato BioVentures, announces the successful completion of its initial Phase 2 clinical study of its lead compound ("HTI-101"), a patented low-dose small-molecule investigational therapy intended for patients with treatment-resistant hypertension. The 12-week double-blind placebo controlled Phase 2 study investigated the effects of a novel low dose combination of amiloride HCl and spironolactone in obese adults with treatment-resistant hypertension and statistically met its primary endpoint. HTI was assisted in the successful execution of this trial by Cato Research Ltd., a global contract research and development organization ("CRO") that is affiliated with Cato BioVentures.

"HTI remained as virtual as possible during these challenging economic times and to do this we have strategically leveraged the clinical and regulatory expertise of Cato Research in reaching this important clinical milestone for the company," said Daniel Pharand, CEO of HTI.

Obese patients were enrolled in the study with all experiencing uncontrolled hypertension while taking 3 or more anti-hypertensive medications. After only one month of treatment with HTI101, there was a significant decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

"We are pleased to see such a strong response of HTI-101 in this important patient population and feel that this could be a new tool for treating unabated hypertension," said Allen Cato, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of Cato Research Ltd.

HTI obtained the core technology through an exclusive patent a license agreement with the University of Alabama Research Foundation ("UABRF").