Hope Medicine’s HMI-115 Shows Statistically Significant Pain Reduction in Phase 2 Endometriosis Study
Hope Medicine Inc. (HopeMed), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative women’s health therapies, announced the successful completion of a global Phase 2 study evaluating HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody targeting the prolactin receptor, for moderate to severe endometriosis-associated pain.
The 12-week, randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial included 108 women with surgically confirmed endometriosis across the US, Poland, and China.
Key Findings
Dysmenorrhea pain reduction: Mean pain score decreased by 42%
Non-menstrual pelvic pain reduction: Mean score decreased by 52%
Normal menstrual periods: Most patients maintained regular cycles
Hormonal safety: No significant changes in sex hormones (estradiol, LH, FSH, progesterone)
Bone health: No significant changes in bone mineral density
Menopausal symptoms: None reported
Tolerability: HMI-115 was well-tolerated, with no treatment-related serious adverse events
Expert Perspectives
Lan Zhu, Director of Gynecology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital:
"HMI-115 relieved endometriosis pain in women without disturbing their sex hormones. It can potentially shift the treatment paradigm, allowing treatment without menopausal side effects or impacting fertility."
Professor Rui-Ping Xiao, Founder of Hope Medicine:
"HMI-115 is the first prolactin receptor blocker for endometriosis and the first non-hormonal treatment worldwide to clear proof-of-concept. This represents a major step forward for women’s health."
Nathan Chen, CEO of Hope Medicine:
"HMI-115 is Phase 3 ready. We are actively engaging with regulatory agencies, including the FDA and NMPA, to finalize the Phase 3 protocol and initiate global studies."
About Endometriosis
Affects approximately 190 million women worldwide, with a global market size of $200 billion
Characterized by the implantation of endometrial cells outside the uterus, causing chronic inflammation
Common symptoms: pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, painful intercourse, infertility
Impacts quality of life, sexual health, and psychological wellbeing
About Hope Medicine
Hope Medicine Inc. is a science-driven clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with research laboratories in Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing. Built on decades of research from Professor Rui-Ping Xiao’s laboratory at Peking University, HopeMed is committed to developing first-in-class medicines for major diseases and improving patients’ quality of life.