Concept Proven: Array Hits Analgesic Endpoint in Phase II

Array BioPharma Inc.'s p38-alpha kinase inhibitor, ARRY-797, hit its primary endpoint of reducing pain more than placebo in a Phase II proof-of-concept trial in 157 patients with knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Enrolled patients suffered moderate-to-severe pain in spite of the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).