As previously announced, the results of this pivotal study demonstrated statistically significant improvement in corneal re-epithelialization in patients treated with EyeGate's Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG") eye drop versus the standard-of-care, a bandage contact lens ("BCL") post photorefractive keratectomy ("PRK") surgery. Additionally, OBG demonstrated a more rapid corneal wound closure over the standard-of-care as early as day two.
In addition, we completed enrollment in our follow-on pilot study to treat patients with dry eye. Received positive topline data in the corneal wound healing pivotal study in patients who have undergone PRK surgery. The results of this pivotal study demonstrated statistically significant improvement in corneal re-epithelialization in patients treated with EyeGate's Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG") eye drop versus the standard-of-care, a bandage contact lens ("BCL").
This data confirmed the ability of our OBG eye drop to treat patients with dry eye, which is a large market opportunity in the United States. OBG also recently demonstrated statistical significance in a pivotal study for the acceleration of wound healing in patients that have undergone PRK surgery. Received positive topline data in the follow-on pilot study using the Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG") eye drops in patients with dry eye.
WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2019 / EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EYEG) (“EyeGate” or “the Company”), a clinical-stage company focused on developing products for treating disorders of the eye, announced today that it has completed randomization of over 75% of the patients required for its corneal wound repair pivotal study using the Ocular Bandage Gel (“OBG”) eye drop. The pivotal study will enroll up to 270 patients requiring corneal wound repair following photorefractive keratectomy (“PRK”) surgery.
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WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2019 / EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EYEG) ("EyeGate" or "the Company"), a clinical-stage company focused on developing products for treating disorders of the eye, announced today that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550 (a)(2), which concerns minimum bid price listing requirements. "We are pleased to be in full compliance with this listing standard and that the matter has been deemed closed by Nasdaq", said Stephen From, EyeGate's Chief Executive Officer. EyeGate's lead product, Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG"), is based on a modified form of the natural polymer hyaluronic acid, which is a gel that possesses unique properties providing hydration and healing when applied to the ocular surface.
WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 30, 2019 / EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EYEG), ("EyeGate" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage company focused on developing products for treating disorders of the eye, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement in connection with a private placement (the "Private Placement") with an affiliate of Armistice Capital, LLC ("Armistice") for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.9 million. Steven J. Boyd, a director of EyeGate, is the Chief Investment Officer of Armistice. The Private Placement is expected to close on or about October 2, 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
By Brian Marckx, CFA NASDAQ:EYEG READ THE FULL EYEG RESEARCH REPORT OBG-PRK: Pivotal Data Upcoming, 2020 Launch Feasible OBG-PE: Pre-Pivotal Study Moving Quick, Pivotal in 2020? We continue to be encouraged by the recent rapid and consistent progress of both the OBG-PRK and OBG-PR programs. The quick pace the ongoing studies follows speediness in nailing down clinical site, trial design and
The results of this critical study demonstrated that EyeGate’s OBG eye drop provided a greater improvement in corneal re-epithelialization than those treated with the standard-of-care, a bandage contact lens. The statistical significance measurement was based on the number of subjects in each arm that achieved complete corneal defect closure three days post refractive surgery. At day 3, 80.2% of eyes receiving the OBG treatment regimen were completely healed compared with 67.0% for standard-of-care.
WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2019 / EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EYEG) ("EyeGate" or "the Company"), a clinical-stage company focused on developing products for treating disorders of the eye, announced today that it has enrolled the first patient in its follow-on pilot study for punctate epitheliopathies ("PE"). The study will use the Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG") eye drop to treat patients with PE to evaluate several different exploratory performance endpoints. "We are pleased to be underway with this clinical study, as we believe our unique OBG product will be the first approved eye drop in the U.S. for the treatment of PE," said Stephen From, CEO of EyeGate.
EyeGate intends to use the net proceeds to obtain additional capital to support its operations, including for clinical trials, for working capital and for other general corporate purposes, which will include the pursuit of other research and development efforts and could also include the acquisition or in-license of other products, product candidates or technologies, though no such acquisition or in-license is current contemplated. EyeGate has not yet determined the amount of net proceeds to be used specifically for any of the foregoing purposes. The shares of common stock described above were offered and sold by EyeGate pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (file No. 333-231204), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 3, 2019 and subsequently declared effective on May 13, 2019 (File No. 333-231204) (the "Registration Statement"), the base prospectus dated as of May 13, 2019 contained therein and a final prospectus supplement that EyeGate filed with the SEC on December 31, 2019 in connection with the sale of the shares of its common stock.
OBG is a proprietary crosslinked version of the natural polymer hyaluronic acid ("HA") that is designed to stay longer on the corneal surface. OBG has recently demonstrated statistical significance in a pivotal study for the acceleration of wound healing in patients that have undergone photorefractive keratectomy surgery. OBG has now demonstrated that it also helps in the treatment of patients with dry eye.
The Company is currently evaluating several strategic options in order to determine the best path forward. Following the receipt of warrant exercise proceeds, the Company believes it will have sufficient cash to fund its planned operations through this evaluation process. In addition, the Company has received the full data package for this study and is now working on the De Novo application.
By Beth Senko, CFA NASDAQ:EYEG READ THE FULL EYEG RESEARCH REPORT EyeGate Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYEG) is sticking to its business plan, despite any disruption from the pandemic. Meetings with regulators are on the schedule, and preparatory work for its approval filing continues. First quarter results were in-line with estimates. Research and development rose to $0.9 million in the quarter,
The study uses the Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG") eye drop to treat patients with PE and is evaluating several different exploratory performance endpoints. Following data from this study, which is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2020, EyeGate plans to meet with the FDA to discuss the results and confirm the most ideal endpoint to use in the pivotal study. EyeGate's lead product, Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG"), is based on a modified form of the natural polymer hyaluronic acid, which is a gel that possesses unique properties providing hydration and healing when applied to the ocular surface.
WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2019 / EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EYEG) ("EyeGate" or "the Company"), a clinical-stage company focused on developing products for treating disorders of the eye, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 and provided an update on recent corporate and operational activities. Stephen From, Chief Executive Officer of EyeGate, said, "We are on track to receive topline results for the corneal wound healing pivotal study before the end of 2019 and continue to enroll for the follow-on pilot study in patients with punctate epitheliopathies ("PE"). Completed enrollment of 250 patients for its corneal wound healing pivotal study in patients who have undergone photorefractive keratectomy ("PRK") surgery.
WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2019 / EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EYEG) ("EyeGate" or "the Company"), a clinical-stage company focused on developing products for treating disorders of the eye, announced today that it has completed randomization for its corneal wound repair pivotal study using the Ocular Bandage Gel ("OBG") eye drop. The study enrolled a total of 250 patients requiring corneal wound repair following photorefractive keratectomy ("PRK") surgery. The enrollment process included a formal screening to determine suitability for the procedure, followed by surgery and subsequent randomization into either the OBG or standard-of-care group.
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EyeGate intends to use the net proceeds to obtain additional capital to support its operations, including for clinical trials, for working capital and for other general corporate purposes, which will include the pursuit of other research and development efforts and could also include the acquisition or in-license of other products, product candidates or technologies, though no such acquisition or in-license is current contemplated. The shares of common stock described above will be offered and sold by EyeGate pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (file No. 333-231204), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 3, 2019 and subsequently declared effective on May 13, 2019 (File No. 333-231204) (the "Registration Statement"), and the base prospectus dated as of May 13, 2019 contained therein.
By Beth Senko, CFA NASDAQ:EYEG READ THE FULL EYEG RESEARCH REPORT EyeGate Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYEG) is a late-stage clinical company developing better solutions to current treatments for post-surgical eye care and moderate to severe dry eye using OBG, its proprietary cross-linked formulation of sodium hyaluronate (HA). 2019 was a turning point for EyeGate Pharmaceuticals. In March, 2019, the