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MBX Biosciences surges after mid-stage trial win for hormone disorder drug

ReutersSep 22, 2025 2:15 PM

Shares of drug developer MBX Biosciences MBX.O more than double to $24.96

MBX says its once-weekly experimental drug, canvuparatide, met main goal in mid-stage trial for adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism, a hormone disorder that causes low calcium levels

In 12-week study, 63% of patients on canvuparatide kept calcium in normal range without needing active vitamin D or more than 600 mg of daily calcium supplements, compared with 31% on placebo, difference of which was statically significant

The drug was well tolerated with no serious adverse events, company says

MBX plans to start late-stage trial in 2026

Including session's move, MBX stock up 19.4% YTD

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