In a Phase 3 trial of people with post-bariatric hypoglycemia, or PBH, those taking the drug experienced a 55% reduction in the rate of serious low blood sugar events compared with those on placebo. This was better than expected; the study was statistically powered to show a 35% improvement over placebo.
Elaine Chen is a national biotech reporter at STAT and co-writes The Readout newsletter. She covers a range of topics related to medicine and healthcare, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, public health, and the intersection of AI and healthcare. Elaine's work has been featured in prominent publications including BioRxiv, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg News, and The New York Times.