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- Interim Results Indicate Immune Response Consistent With Clinical Study Data Previously Reported by Moderna
- Results Were Submitted to the Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency to Support Review of the Company’s New Drug Application to Import and Distribute the Vaccine Candidate in Japan
Osaka, Japan, May 10, 2021 -- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced positive interim results from the ongoing Phase 1/2 immunogenicity and safety clinical trial of Moderna’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate (TAK-919) in Japan have been submitted to the Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). Takeda currently has a three-way agreement with Moderna and the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to import and distribute 50 million doses of TAK-919 in Japan.
This interim analysis showed binding antibody and neutralizing antibody titres were elevated at 28 days after the second dose in 100% of people vaccinated with two 0.5ml doses of TAK-919 given 28 days apart. The vaccine candidate was generally well-tolerated with no significant safety concerns reported.
“These data reinforce previously reported findings from Moderna clinical trials and suggest the potential for this vaccine candidate to protect the Japanese population from COVID-19,” said Masayuki Imagawa, Head of Japan Vaccine Business Unit, Takeda. “Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is already being used in countries around the world, and we embrace the opportunity to work with regulatory authorities to bring options that are proven safe and effective to the people of Japan. Every approved COVID-19 vaccine brings us closer to ending the pandemic and providing a safer and healthier world for all.”
The study results were submitted to the Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) to be evaluated as part of the New Drug Application submitted in March 2021, which also includes safety and efficacy results from Moderna’s pivotal Phase 3 COVE trial conducted in the U.S. Takeda aims to begin distribution of TAK-919 immediately following regulatory approval, should it be granted.
Takeda’s efforts to bring Moderna’s and Novavax’ vaccine candidates to Japan are supported by the MHLW and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED).
TAK-919 Clinical Trial
Takeda is conducting a placebo-controlled Phase 1/2 study in Japan to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of two vaccinations of TAK-919 given 28 days apart. Takeda has enrolled 200 participants aged 20 years and older. Each participant was assigned to receive a placebo or a 0.5 ml dose of TAK-919 at both vaccinations. Participants will be followed for 12 months after the second vaccination.
The ClinicalTrials.gov identifier for this trial is NCT04677660.
About Takeda’s COVID-19 Efforts
Takeda is taking a comprehensive approach to treat and prevent COVID-19 today, and future pandemics through multiple activities and partnerships including, but not limited to:
Takeda’s Commitment to Vaccines
Vaccines prevent 2 to 3 million deaths each year and have transformed global public health. For the past 70 years, Takeda has supplied vaccines to protect the health of people in Japan. Today, Takeda’s global vaccine business is applying innovation to tackle some of the world’s most challenging infectious diseases, such as dengue, COVID-19, Zika and norovirus. Takeda’s team brings an outstanding track record and a wealth of knowledge in vaccine development, manufacturing and global access to advance a pipeline of vaccines to address some of the world’s most pressing public health needs. For more information, visit www.TakedaVaccines.com.
About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502/NYSE: TAK) is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people’s lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries. For more information, visit https://www.takeda.com.
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