On November 5, 2020 Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALDX) (Aldeyra), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel therapies with the potential to improve the lives of patients with immune-mediated diseases, reported financial results for the third quarter of 2020 and provided a corporate update (Press release, Aldeyra Therapeutics, NOV 5, 2020, View Source [SID1234570151]).

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"Our novel RASP inhibitor reproxalap continues to progress toward New Drug Application (NDA) submissions for dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis, two of the largest markets in ophthalmology," stated Todd C. Brady, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO of Aldeyra. "Among a number of key clinical milestones planned for the fourth quarter of 2020, we expect to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 objective sign clinical trial of reproxalap for the treatment of dry eye disease, and Phase 2 clinical trials of ADX-629 in COVID-19, atopic asthma, and psoriasis."

"We concluded the third quarter in a strong financial position, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $86.2 million as of September 30," Dr. Brady continued. "Based on our current operating plans, we expect to have sufficient capital to fund operations through 2022, including NDA submissions for reproxalap in dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis, assuming positive clinical trial results and regulatory review."

Recent Highlights

American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020: Aldeyra announced the presentation of new clinical utility data from the Phase 2 allergen chamber clinical trial of reproxalap in allergic conjunctivitis. The data will be presented in a poster at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting from November 11 through November 15, 2020.

Phase 2 Clinical Trial Data Published in Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics: The peer-reviewed Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics published the positive results of a randomized, corticosteroid-controlled Phase 2 clinical trial of reproxalap in patients with noninfectious anterior uveitis, a sight-threatening ocular inflammatory condition typically treated with topical corticosteroids.

Regulatory Clearance for Phase 2 Clinical Trial in COVID-19: In September 2020, Aldeyra announced receipt of a Study May Proceed letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating ADX-629, a novel orally available RASP inhibitor, for the treatment of adult patients hospitalized for COVID-19.
Clinical-Stage Pipeline Updates

Reproxalap – A Novel Topical Ocular RASP Inhibitor for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease and Allergic Conjunctivitis: Aldeyra plans to initiate a Phase 3 clinical trial in the fourth quarter of 2020 to assess the activity of reproxalap in objective signs of dry eye disease, including tear RASP levels, after single and multiple doses of drug. The trial initiation timing is subject to the finalization of trial design, assay development, and potential disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Enrollment is ongoing in the Phase 3 INVIGORATE Trial of reproxalap for the treatment of patients with allergic conjunctivitis. INVIGORATE is a randomized, double-masked, crossover, vehicle-controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of reproxalap compared to vehicle using an allergen chamber. Consistent with prior allergic conjunctivitis trials, the primary endpoint will be subject-reported ocular itching score, as agreed with FDA. Aldeyra expects top-line results in the first half of 2021. NDA submission in dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis is expected by the end of 2021, assuming positive clinical trial results and regulatory review.
ADX-629 – A Novel Orally Available RASP Inhibitor for the Treatment of Systemic Inflammatory Diseases: Phase 2 clinical testing of ADX-629 for the treatment of COVID-19, atopic asthma, and psoriasis is expected to begin by the end of this year.

ADX-2191 – 0.8% Methotrexate Intravitreal Injection for Rare Proliferative Ocular Diseases: Completion of enrollment in Part 1 of the Phase 3 GUARD Trial of ADX-2191 for the prevention of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a rare but serious sight-threatening retinal disease with no approved treatment, is expected in 2021.
Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2020

For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, Aldeyra reported a net loss of $8.9 million, compared with a net loss of $18.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. Net loss per share was $0.23 for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared with $0.69 for the same period in 2019. Losses have resulted from the costs of Aldeyra’s clinical trials and research and development programs, as well as from general and administrative expenses.

Research and development expenses were $6.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared with $16.2 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease of $10.1 million is primarily related to decreases in clinical research and development expenditures and lower personnel related costs, partially offset by increases in manufacturing and preclinical development costs.

General and administrative expenses were $2.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared with $2.8 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease of $0.5 million is due to decreases in personnel related costs and other miscellaneous administrative costs.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, total operating expenses were $8.4 million, compared with total operating expenses of $19.0 million for the same period in 2019.

As of September 30, 2020, cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $86.2 million. Based on current operating plans, Aldeyra’s cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of September 30, 2020 are expected to be sufficient to fund operations through the end of 2022, including potential NDA submissions for reproxalap in dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis, assuming positive clinical trial results and regulatory review. Use of Aldeyra’s cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities is also expected to include the continuation of Part 1 of the Phase 3 GUARD Trial in PVR and Phase 2 clinical testing of ADX-629.

Conference Call & Webcast Information

Aldeyra will host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its third-quarter 2020 financial results. The dial-in numbers are (866) 211-4098 for domestic callers and (647) 689-6613 for international callers. The Conference ID number is 5472726. Due to the expected high demand on our conference provider, please plan to dial in to the call at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.

A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the company’s corporate website at View Source After the live webcast, the event will remain archived on the Aldeyra Therapeutics website for 90 days.