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Mesoblast has completed treatment of 300 patients in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for rexlemestrocel-L, targeting chronic low back pain due to degenerative disc disease, with topline results expected mid-2027.

Mesoblast has received encouraging feedback from the FDA on its cell therapy rexlemestrocel-L, showing meaningful pain relief and potential opioid use reduction in chronic low back pain patients. The company’s ongoing Phase 3 trial aims to confirm these benefits and advance regulatory approval.

Mesoblast is set to meet the FDA in December to discuss compelling Phase 3 data showing its cell therapy rexlemestrocel-L may significantly reduce opioid use in chronic low back pain patients. This meeting could mark a pivotal step in addressing the US opioid crisis through innovative regenerative medicine.

Mesoblast has commercially launched Ryoncil in the US for pediatric acute GVHD, backed by a strong cash position and advancing multiple cell therapy programs.