Patient enrollment completed in phase III RESET trial of rivipansel for the acute treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease. - GlycoMimetics + Pfizer.

GlycoMimetics, Inc. announced that patient enrollment has been completed in the Phase III RESET (Rivipansel: Evaluating Safety, Efficacy and Time to Discharge) clinical trial, which is evaluating the efficacy and safety of rivipansel for the acute treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in sickle cell disease (SCD). In 2011, GlycoMimetics and Pfizer Inc. entered into a worldwide license agreement for the development and, if approved by applicable regulatory authorities, commercialization of rivipansel. Since completion of the Phase II clinical trial, Pfizer, has been responsible for clinical development of rivipansel, including the RESET clinical trial. Rivipansel has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track status from the FDA. Rivipansel is an investigational pan-selectin inhibitor. The selectins have been shown to play a role in cell adhesion and inflammation. By inhibiting the selectins, rivipansel is believed to enhance blood flow through the microvasculature during VOC and reduce the pain and organ damage associated with VOC. Rivipansel is not a narcotic or a pain medication.