Announced positive data from Cohort 1 of the ongoing Phase 1b clinical trial of LTI-03 evaluating low dose LTI-03 (2.5 mg BID) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ("IPF") patients, with positive trends observed in seven of the eight biomarkers evaluated Topline results from Cohort 2 evaluating high-dose LTI-03 (5 mg BID) expected in the third quarter of 2024 AUSTIN, Texas , Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aileron Therapeutics, Inc.
("Aileron" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ALRN), a biopharmaceutical company advancing a pipeline of potential first-in-class medicines to address significant unmet medical needs in orphan pulmonary and fibrosis indications, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 , and provided a business update. "Throughout the first half of the year, we focused on strengthening our balance sheet and advancing the development of inhaled LTI-03 in IPF," said Brian Windsor , Ph.D.
, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aileron. "We are extremely pleased with the positive data from Cohort 1 of the ongoing Phase 1b clinical trial announced in May, particularly the achievement of statistical significance in three out of eight biomarkers which is a testament to the potential of LTI-03 to inhibit fibrosis and improve lung function. Additionally, in May, we raised approximately $18.
2 million in net proceeds in an underwritten registered direct offering, which provides us with the resources to further validate LTI-03 in the ongoing Phase 1b t.