Latest Osteoarthritis News

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has published a pivotal study in PLOS ONE showing sustained pain relief and joint repair in dogs treated with pentosan polysulfate sodium, reinforcing its potential for human osteoarthritis therapy.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has entered a binding agreement with AVet Health to co-develop and license a novel oral therapy for veterinary osteoarthritis in Australia and New Zealand, unlocking new market potential while advancing its human clinical trials.

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals reports solid progress in its Phase 3 knee osteoarthritis trial, expanding internationally and publishing key Phase 2 biomarker data. The company maintains a robust cash position to support ongoing clinical milestones.

Cynata Therapeutics has completed enrolment in major clinical trials for osteoarthritis and acute graft versus host disease, with pivotal results expected in the second quarter of 2026. The company also strengthened its patent portfolio and secured additional funding to extend its operational runway.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has secured independent validation of its Phase 2 iPPS biomarker study, published in a leading rheumatology journal, reinforcing the scientific basis for its Phase 3 osteoarthritis trial.

Cynata Therapeutics has successfully raised $1.2 million through an At-The-Market equity raise, issuing shares at a discount to support its ongoing clinical programs. This capital injection aims to bolster working capital as the company advances its proprietary stem cell therapies.

Cynata Therapeutics has completed the final patient visit in its Phase 3 trial for CYP-004, targeting knee osteoarthritis, with results expected in mid-2026. This milestone advances hopes for a disease-modifying therapy in a market desperate for new options.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has drawn down US$5 million under its convertible note facility to fund the accelerated expansion of its global Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis treatment.

Cynata Therapeutics is on track to deliver key clinical trial results in mid-2026 while maintaining a solid cash runway supported by an imminent R&D tax rebate and equity facility.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has initiated dosing in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis pain, backed by a strong cash position and strategic portfolio expansion. The company targets accelerated recruitment and a mid-2026 interim analysis.