FDA greenlights Otarmeni: first gene therapy to restore hearing in OTOF-related deafness, Regeneron to provide it free in the U.S.

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The FDA granted accelerated approval for Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), a one-time gene therapy for severe-to-profound OTOF-related hearing loss, based on CHORD trial results showing 80% of participants reached a key hearing threshold at 24 weeks and 42% achieved normal hearing by 48 weeks; Regeneron will provide Otarmeni free to eligible U.S. patients as part of access programs, with continued confirmatory trials and safety monitoring ongoing.
- Otarmeni™ (lunsotogene parvec-cwha) Approved by FDA as First and Only Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss; Regeneron to Provide Otarmeni for Free in the U.S. Regeneron
- New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear The New York Times
- FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy to Restore Hearing WSJ
- FDA approves first gene therapy for genetic hearing loss NBC News
- Regeneron ushers in new era with inaugural gene therapy approval Fierce Pharma
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