PROPEL 3 study shows oral infigratinib improves height velocity and body proportionality in children with achondroplasia, well tolerated.
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BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. announced positive results from the Phase 3 PROPEL 3 trial, which evaluated the oral drug infigratinib in children with achondroplasia. The study met its primary endpoint, showing a statistically significant increase in annualized height velocity compared to placebo, with a mean difference of +2.10 cm/year (p<0.0001). In a key secondary analysis, infigratinib improved body proportionality in children under 8 years old, marking the first such significant finding for achondroplasia treatments. Safety data revealed that infigratinib was well tolerated, with minimal adverse events reported. The company plans to submit applications for regulatory approval by late 2026 and is also pursuing development for hypochondroplasia. This research highlights the potential of infigratinib to address not just height, but also broader health concerns related to achondroplasia.
Potential Positives
- PROPEL 3 successfully met the primary endpoint of change from baseline in annualized height velocity (AHV) at Week 52, demonstrating significant efficacy with a p-value of <0.0001.
- Oral infigratinib achieved the first statistically significant improvement in body proportionality against placebo in achondroplasia, indicating potential for addressing important health concerns beyond just height.
- The drug exhibited a favorable safety profile, with no serious adverse events related to the study drug and very few mild, transient issues, bolstering the drug's viability as a treatment option.
- BridgeBio plans to accelerate development of infigratinib for hypochondroplasia based on the strength of the PROPEL 3 data, indicating strong strategic growth potential for the company in treating skeletal dysplasia conditions.
Potential Negatives
- Potential risks associated with the forward-looking statements indicate uncertainty regarding the success of regulatory approvals and the market potential of infigratinib, suggesting that the projected timelines and expectations may not be achieved.
- The planned NDA and MAA submissions for 2026 mean that the product will not be available for several years, which could limit opportunities in a market with significant unmet needs for effective treatments for achondroplasia.
- The reported LS mean decrease of -0.02 in body proportionality, while described as the largest observed, had a p-value of 0.1849, indicating it did not achieve statistical significance and may weaken claims made regarding the comprehensive efficacy of the treatment.
FAQ
What is the primary endpoint achieved in PROPEL 3 study?
PROPEL 3 successfully met the primary endpoint of change from baseline in annualized height velocity (AHV) at Week 52 (p<0.0001).
How did infigratinib perform compared to placebo?
Infigratinib showed a mean treatment difference of +2.10 cm/year in AHV compared to placebo.
What were the safety results for oral infigratinib?
Oral infigratinib was well tolerated, with no serious adverse events related to the study drug.
When are NDA and MAA submissions planned for infigratinib?
NDA and MAA submissions for infigratinib are planned for the second half of 2026.
What is the significance of infigratinib for achondroplasia?
Infigratinib is the only therapy in development for achondroplasia with Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA.
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Full Release
- PROPEL 3 successfully met the primary endpoint of change from baseline in AHV at Week 52 (p<0.0001)
- Change from baseline in AHV was superior to placebo at Week 52 with a mean treatment difference against placebo of +2.10 cm/year; the LS mean was +1.74 cm/year
- In a pre-specified exploratory analysis of the key secondary endpoint, oral infigratinib achieved the first statistically significant improvement in body proportionality against placebo in achondroplasia, demonstrating an LS mean treatment difference of -0.05 (p<0.05) against placebo in children younger than 8 years old (>50% of the participants)
- PROPEL 3 successfully met the key secondary endpoint of change from baseline in height Z-score (achondroplasia reference population) at Week 52 (p<0.0001), with an LS mean increase on the treatment arm of +0.41 SD
- Oral infigratinib was well tolerated, with no discontinuations or serious adverse events related to study drug, 3 cases (4%) of hyperphosphatemia considered mild and transient with not a single case requiring either dose reduction or discontinuation, and no adverse events associated with inhibition of FGFR1 or 2 (e.g., retinal or corneal)
- NDA and MAA submissions planned in second half of 2026 for achondroplasia; oral infigratinib is the only therapeutic option in development for achondroplasia to have Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA
- Given the strength of these data, BridgeBio plans to accelerate the development of oral infigratinib in hypochondroplasia, and is enrolling the observational run-in for the Phase 3 trial
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for genetic conditions, today announced positive topline results from PROPEL 3, the global Phase 3 pivotal study of oral infigratinib in children living with achondroplasia. BridgeBio will host an investor call on February 12, 2026 at 8:00 am ET to discuss these results.
"Achondroplasia is a genetic condition driven by FGFR3 that affects more than stature alone, with consequences on physical functioning and independence that can impact widely over a person’s lifetime,” said Ravi Savarirayan, M.D., Ph.D. of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, and global lead investigator for PROPEL 3. “Infigratinib is the first oral therapy designed to target FGFR3 and directly address the underlying cause of achondroplasia. In the broadest age range studied to date, oral infigratinib has demonstrated the highest and most significant improvement in annualized growth velocity, along with the first statistically significant improvement in body proportionality, in children aged 3 to 8 years, reported for any therapy approved or in development for this condition. Taken together, these best-in-class results highlight the transformative potential for infigratinib to address aspects of achondroplasia beyond linear height, and with a product administered orally.”
PROPEL 3 was a global, one-year, 2:1 randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical study, evaluating the efficacy and safety of infigratinib in children with achondroplasia aged 3 to <18 years with open growth plates. Key results from the study through Week 52 include:
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Primary endpoint:
- Change from baseline in annualized height velocity (AHV) superior to placebo, with an LS mean treatment difference of +1.74 cm/year (p<0.0001) and a mean treatment difference of +2.10 cm/year
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Secondary endpoints:
- Consistent with the primary endpoint, the secondary endpoint of absolute AHV at Week 52 showed a significant improvement with infigratinib compared to placebo, with the infigratinib arm achieving the highest LS mean absolute AHV reported to date in a randomized trial in achondroplasia (5.96 cm/year versus 4.22 cm/year on placebo)
- Change from baseline in height Z-score (achondroplasia reference population) was superior to placebo, with an LS mean treatment difference of +0.32 SD (p<0.0001), the largest difference observed in a randomized trial in achondroplasia; the LS mean change from baseline on the treatment arm was +0.41 SD, the largest improvement observed on a treatment arm in a randomized trial for achondroplasia
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In a pre-specified exploratory analysis (children younger than 8; >50% of the participants) of the key secondary endpoint of change from baseline in upper-to-lower body proportionality at Week 52, oral infigratinib is the first therapeutic option to show statistical significance against placebo in a randomized trial for achondroplasia, demonstrating an LS mean decrease of -0.05 against placebo (p<0.05)
- In the overall population, infigratinib achieved an LS mean decrease of -0.05, the largest reduction observed in a treatment arm in a randomized achondroplasia trial, with a favorable LS treatment difference of -0.02 versus placebo at Week 52 (p=0.1849)
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Infigratinib was well-tolerated, with:
- No discontinuations related to study drug
- No serious adverse events related to study drug
- 3 cases (4%) of hyperphosphatemia, all mild, transient, asymptomatic, and not requiring dose reductions or discontinuations
- No adverse events associated with inhibition of FGFR1 or FGFR2 (e.g., retinal or corneal)
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No adverse events associated with CNP analogues: symptomatic hypotension, injection site reactions, or hypertrichosis
“There remains a significant unmet need for therapeutic options that are effective, practical, and less invasive for children living with achondroplasia,” said Daniela Rogoff, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Skeletal Dysplasia of BridgeBio. “The PROPEL 3 data support the potential of an oral medicine directly targeting FGFR3 overactivity to address important clinical needs, while fitting into daily life for families who are seeking a non-injectable option. These results represent meaningful progress for those who have been waiting for a better approach, and we look forward to advancing this program towards global submissions. We would like to thank the study participants, their families, investigators, and study staff who trusted us and joined us on this journey.”
Based on these results, BridgeBio intends to meet with regulatory authorities to discuss plans for submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) and Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for infigratinib in the second half of 2026 to support approval. The Company also intends to accelerate the development of infigratinib for hypochondroplasia, and is enrolling participants in the observational run-in for the Phase 3 trial. The Company also has an ongoing clinical trial of infigratinib for the newborn to <3 year old age groups in achondroplasia in the PROPEL Infant & Toddler trial. Infigratinib has received Breakthrough Designation from the FDA for achondroplasia, as well as Orphan Drug Designation (FDA & EMA), Fast Track Designation, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation.
“Today’s announcement represents another milestone in achondroplasia research and, pending regulatory review, expands available care to include an oral therapeutic option, offering individuals and families additional choice as they consider their healthcare goals and preferences,” said Michael Hughes, Chair of the Biotech Industry Liaison Committee at Little People of America. “BridgeBio’s commitment to engaging with and learning from the dwarfism community reflects a focus on listening to lived experience and recognizing diverse priorities in shaping research efforts. Within this context, the observed improvement in body proportionality with one year of treatment in the PROPEL 3 study is an outcome that individuals and families have identified as meaningful, may be relevant to physical function, and continues to be evaluated to understand its broader significance.”
Information about PROPEL Infant & Toddler trial (NCT07169279) can be found here on clinicaltrials.gov. Information about ACCEL, the Company’s observational lead-in study for infigratinib in hypochondroplasia’s Phase 3 study, (NCT06410976) can be found here , and information about ACCEL 2/3, BridgeBio’s Phase 2/3 clinical study of infigratinib in hypochondroplasia, (NCT06873035) can be found here . BridgeBio is committed to exploring the potential of infigratinib on wider medical and functional impacts of achondroplasia, hypochondroplasia and other skeletal dysplasia conditions, which hold significant unmet needs for families.
Webcast Information
BridgeBio will host an investor call and simultaneous webcast to discuss the results from the Phase 3 PROPEL 3 study of infigratinib in children with achondroplasia on February 12, 2026 at 8:00 am ET. A link to the webcast may be accessed from the event calendar page of BridgeBio’s website at
https://investor.bridgebio.com/
. A replay of the conference call and webcast will be archived on the Company’s website and will be available for at least 30 days following the event.
About Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is the most common cause of disproportionate short stature, affecting approximately 55,000 people in the U.S. and European Union (EU), including up to 10,000 children and adolescents with open growth plates. Achondroplasia impacts overall health and quality of life, leading to medical complications such as obstructive sleep apnea, middle ear dysfunction, kyphosis, and spinal stenosis. The condition is uniformly caused by an activating variant in FGFR3.
About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
BridgeBio exists to develop transformative medicines for genetic conditions. Millions of people worldwide living with genetic conditions lack treatment options, often because drug development for small patient populations can be commercially challenging. We aim to bridge the gap between advancements in genetic science and meaningful medicines for underserved patient populations. Our decentralized, hub-and-spoke model is designed for speed, precision, and scalability. Autonomous and empowered teams focus on individual conditions, while a central hub provides the clinical, regulatory, and commercial capabilities needed to bring innovation to market. For more information, visit
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