Ascendis to Share Latest Advances in Hypoparathyroidism and Achondroplasia Programs at ASBMR 2026
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today announced that the latest advances in its hypoparathyroidism and achondroplasia programs will be showcased during ASBMR 2026, the annual meeting of American Society for Bone & Mineral Research being held in Boston from October 9-12, 2026. Updates include an oral presentation by Aliya Khan, M.D., of combined skeletal data from the Phase 2 PaTH Forward and Phase 3 PaTHway trials showing normalization of bone mass and microarchitecture in clinical trial patients treated with TransCon® PTH (palopegteriparatide) over a 5-year period.
“Our growing body of clinical trial data continues to illustrate the unique potential for our differentiated TransCon-based therapies to improve patient health and quality of life,” said Aimee Shu, M.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer at Ascendis Pharma. “Compelling long-term data such as these help inform treatment paradigms focused on outcomes that matter most to patients, and we look forward to sharing additional results as our programs advance.”
Ascendis presentations at ASBMR 2026:
| ORAL PRESENTATION | |
| Hypoparathyroidism | |
| Sunday, Oct. 11 Session: 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Presentation: 12:18 PM – 12:30 Calcium Homeostasis Disorders Ballroom A&B | ID #6080: Long-Term Effects of Palopegteriparatide on BMD and TBS in Adults With Chronic Hypoparathyroidism: Pooled Results from the PaTH Forward and PaTHway Trials Presented by Aliya Khan, M.D. |
| POSTERS | |
| Hypoparathyroidism | |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 5:30-6:30p.m. ASBMR/RBDA Pre-Meeting Symposium --- Sunday, Oct. 11 2:00-3:00p.m. Poster Session II | ID #6680: Hypoparathyroidism: Understanding the Impact of Palopegteriparatide on Patients’ Health Related Quality of Life, Functioning, and Well-Being Presented by Meryl Brod, Ph.D. |
| Achondroplasia | |
| Friday, Oct. 9 5:30-7:00p.m. Plenary Poster Session --- Saturday, Oct. 10 2:00-3:30pm Poster Session 1 | ID 6329: Improved Growth and Physical Functioning in Children with Achondroplasia Treated with Navepegritide in the ApproaCH Trial Open-Label Extension Presented by Ciara McDonnell, M.D. |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 5:30-6:30p.m. ASBMR/RBDA Pre-Meeting Symposium --- Friday, Oct. 9 5:30-7:00p.m. Plenary Poster Session --- Saturday, Oct. 10 2:00-3:30pm Poster Session I | ID 6320: Continued Improvements in Lower Extremity Alignment in Navepegritide-Treated Children With Achondroplasia: Week 104 Results from the ApproaCH Trial Presented by Leanne Ward, M.D. |
| Sunday, Oct. 11 2:00-3:00p.m. Late Breaking Poster Session II | Late Breaker ID 8736: Navepegritide Combined with Lonapegsomatropin for the Treatment of Children with Achondroplasia: 78-Week Results from the Phase 2 COACH Trial Presented by Ciara McDonnell, M.D. |
About TransCon PTH
TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) is a prodrug of PTH (1-34), administered once daily, designed to provide stable levels of active PTH within the physiological range for 24 hours/day. TransCon CNP is approved as YORVIPATH® in the United States (U.S.), European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and certain other jurisdictions as a treatment for adults with hypoparathyroidism.
About TransCon CNP
TransCon CNP (navepegritide) is a prodrug of C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) administered once weekly, designed to provide continuous exposure of active CNP to receptors on tissues throughout the body to counteract the overactive FGFR3 signaling in achondroplasia. TransCon CNP is approved as YUVIWEL® in the U.S. as a treatment for children with achondroplasia. Ascendis Pharma’s Marketing Authorisation Application for YUVIWEL is under review by the European Medicines Agency, with a decision anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.
About TransCon hGH
TransCon hGH (lonapegsomatropin) is a prodrug of somatropin administered once weekly, providing sustained release of active, unmodified somatropin. TransCon hGH is investigational in achondroplasia and is approved as SKYTROFA® in the U.S., EU, EEA, and elsewhere for the treatment of growth failure in children due to growth hormone deficiency and in the U.S. for the replacement of endogenous growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency.
About Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disease caused by insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), the primary regulator of calcium and phosphate balance in the body, acting directly on bone and kidney and indirectly on the intestine. Individuals with hypoparathyroidism may experience a range of severe and potentially life-threatening short-term and long-term complications, including neuromuscular irritability, renal complications, extra-skeletal calcifications, and cognitive impairment. Post-surgical hypoparathyroidism accounts for the majority of cases (70-80%), while other etiologies include autoimmune, idiopathic, and genetic causes, including ADH1.
About Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a rare genetic condition arising from a systemic fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) variant that leads to an imbalance in the effects of the FGFR3 and CNP signaling pathways, estimated to affect more than 250,000 people worldwide. While historically considered a bone growth disorder, the FGFR3 variant seen in achondroplasia is expressed in tissues throughout the body, causing serious muscular, neurological, and cardiorespiratory complications in addition to skeletal dysplasia. Medical complications of achondroplasia vary across different stages of life. Throughout infancy and childhood, observed complications include spinal abnormalities, enlarged brain ventricles, impaired muscle strength and stamina, hearing deficits and chronic ear infections, upper airway obstructions, sleep-disordered breathing, hip problems, leg bowing, and chronic pain; many of these persist or worsen in adulthood. These medical complications can affect physical well-being and quality of life, and may be impacted by a range of individual, clinical, and social factors. Some individuals with achondroplasia require multiple procedures and surgeries to address specific functional or anatomical concerns.
About Ascendis Pharma A/S
Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on applying our innovative TransCon technology platform to make a meaningful difference for patients. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, and following our algorithm for product innovation, we apply TransCon to develop new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs. Ascendis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has additional facilities in Europe and the United States. Please visit ascendispharma.com to learn more.
Forward-Looking Statements
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