Myotonic Dystrophy Clinical Trials Analysis 2025: RNA-Targeting Oligonucleotides, Small Molecules, and Gene Therapies Aim to Correct RNA Toxicity and Improve Multi-system Function | DelveInsight

DelveInsight's "Myotonic Dystrophy - Clinical Trials Analysis, 2025" highlights a concentrated effort on molecularly targeted approaches that address the underlying toxic RNA mechanisms alongside symptomatic therapies. Leading strategies include antisense oligonucleotides and small molecules designed to reduce toxic RNA foci, splice-correcting therapies, and gene-replacement/editing candidates for monogenic subtypes. Clinical programs also target multisystem manifestations-myotonia, muscle weakness, cardiac conduction abnormalities, and endocrine dysfunction-often using composite endpoints.

Late-stage trials use validated functional measures (6-minute walk test, myotonia severity scales), cardiac monitoring (arrhythmia incidence, conduction metrics), patient-reported outcome measures for fatigue and daily functioning, and biomarker readouts (RNA burden, splice isoform correction). Durability, systemic delivery, and safety-particularly in long-term regenerative or genetic interventions-are central to regulatory evaluation. Holistic trial designs that capture multisystem benefit and real-world functional improvement are increasingly required to demonstrate clinically meaningful impact for people living with myotonic dystrophy.

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Key Takeaways from the Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Report
• DelveInsight's myotonic dystrophy pipeline analysis depicts a robust space with 20+ active players working to develop 22+ pipeline drugs for myotonic dystrophy treatment.
• The leading myotonic dystrophy companies include AMO Pharma, Lupin, Harmony Biosciences, Avidity Biosciences, Dyne Therapeutics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pepgen Corporation, Aparito, and others are evaluating their lead assets to improve the myotonic dystrophy treatment landscape.
• Key myotonic dystrophy pipeline therapies in various stages of development include Tideglusib, Mexiletine, Pitolisant, AOC 1001, DYNE-101, VX-670, ARO-DM1, PGN EDODM1, IONIS-877864, and others.
• In January 2025, Dyne Therapeutics announced that the FDA granted Fast Track designation for DYNE-101, an investigational treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). DYNE-101 is currently being evaluated in the ongoing Phase I/II ACHIEVE global clinical trial.
• In December 2024, PepGen Inc. initiated the FREEDOM-DM1 Phase 1 study of PGN-EDODM1, an investigational oligonucleotide therapy targeting toxic RNA species responsible for DM1. The study aims to assess safety, transcript splicing correction, and clinical outcomes in adult patients with DM1.
• In December 2024, Avidity Biosciences Inc. commenced a 54-week Phase 1/2 trial evaluating del-desiran, an investigational RNA-targeted therapy, in patients with DM1. The trial will assess safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, with participants receiving intravenous infusions every 8 weeks.​
• In December 2024, Vertex Pharmaceuticals launched a Phase I/II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of VX-670 in adult subjects with DM1. The study involves single- and multiple-dose escalation.​
• In November 2024, ARTHEx Biotech S.L. received FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPD) for ATX-01, an antimiR oligonucleotide designed to inhibit microRNA23b, aiming to restore MBNL protein expression in DM1 patients. This designation complements the previously granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for ATX-01 in DM1.

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Myotonic Dystrophy Overview
Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) is the most common adult-onset muscular dystrophy and includes two main types: DM1 (Steinert disease) and the milder DM2 (proximal myotonic myopathy). Both are progressive, multisystem genetic disorders characterized by symptoms ranging from myotonia and muscle weakness to cardiac issues, cataracts, insulin resistance, and infertility. DM1 results from a CTG trinucleotide repeat expansion in the DMPK gene, with disease severity linked to repeat length and showing genetic anticipation, especially with maternal inheritance. While there is no cure, ongoing research explores gene therapies and drug repurposing, and supportive care focuses on physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and monitoring for systemic complications.

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Myotonic Dystrophy Treatment Analysis: Drug Profile
Mexiletine: Lupin
Mexiletine, marketed under names such as Mexiletine hydrochloride and Namuscla, is being developed by Lupin as a treatment for muscle stiffness in myotonic dystrophy. As a class Ib antiarrhythmic and sodium channel blocker, it targets voltage-gated sodium channels in skeletal muscles to reduce abnormal sodium influx. This action helps improve muscle relaxation and decreases stiffness and cramping associated with myotonia. The drug is currently in Phase III clinical trials for myotonic dystrophy.

Pitolisant: Harmony Biosciences
Pitolisant (WAKIX), a selective histamine H3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist, is under development by Harmony Biosciences for myotonic dystrophy. While the precise mechanism is not fully understood, its activity is believed to enhance histamine release-a neurotransmitter linked to wakefulness-by inhibiting H3 receptors. Originally developed by Bioprojet (France), Harmony holds exclusive U.S. rights to the drug. Pitolisant is currently in Phase II clinical trials for myotonic dystrophy treatment.

Key Myotonic Dystrophy Therapies and Companies
• Mexiletine: Lupin
• Pitolisant: Harmony Biosciences
• ARO-DM1: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• AMO-02 (tideglusib): AMO Pharma Limited
• Mexiletine: Lupin Ltd.
• Pitolisant: Harmony Biosciences, LLC
• Delpacibart etedesiran (AOC-1001): Avidity Biosciences, Inc.

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Myotonic Dystrophy Therapeutics Assessment
By Product Type
• Mono
• Combination
• Mono/Combination.

By Stage
• Late-stage products (Phase III)
• Mid-stage products (Phase II)
• Early-stage product (Phase I) along with the details of
• Pre-clinical and Discovery stage candidates
• Discontinued & Inactive candidates

By Route of Administration
• Oral
• Intravenous
• Subcutaneous
• Parenteral
• TopicalOral
• Intravenous
• Subcutaneous
• Parenteral
• Topical

By Molecule Type
• Recombinant fusion proteins
• Small molecule
• Monoclonal antibody
• Peptide
• Polymer
• Gene therapy

Scope of the Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Report
• Coverage: Global
• Key Myotonic Dystrophy Companies: AMO Pharma, Lupin, Harmony Biosciences, Avidity Biosciences, Dyne Therapeutics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pepgen Corporation, Aparito, and others.
• Key Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Therapies: Ublituximab, Obinutuzumab, Ofatumumab, Glofitamab, Research programme: anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies, Epcoritamab, Odronextamab, IGM-2323, BI 695500, Mosunetuzumab, AME-133v, XmAb13676, BXT 2336, 304, Ripertamab, DI Leu16 IL2, PF-05280586, Rituximab, BAT4306F, and others.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline: Overview
4. Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment
5. Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline Therapeutics
6. Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline: Late-Stage Products (Phase III)
7. Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline: Mid-Stage Products (Phase II)
8. Myotonic Dystrophy Pipeline: Early Stage Products (Phase I)
9. Therapeutic Assessment
10. Inactive Products
11. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis
12. Key Companies
13. Key Products
14. Unmet Needs
15. Market Drivers and Barriers
16. Future Perspectives and Conclusion
17. Analyst Views
18. Appendix

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