Announcement • Jun 26
Capricor Therapeutics Presents Positive Five-Year HOPE-2 Ole Data and HOPE-3 Phase 3 Results for Deramiocel in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Capricor Therapeutics announced positive five-year data from its ongoing HOPE-2 Open-Label Extension (OLE) study of Deramiocel, the Company’s lead cell therapy candidate for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The data will be presented at the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 25-27, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, alongside previously reported results from the Company’s HOPE-3 Phase 3 trial. Among the patients who remain enrolled in the HOPE-2 OLE study (n=9), treatment with Deramiocel continued to attenuate disease progression over five years, as measured by Performance of the Upper Limb (PUL 2.0). Patients experienced a mean total-score decline of less than 5 points over five years. By comparison, a cohort-matched external comparator of standard-of-care DMD patients showed a modeled decline of roughly 2.4 points per year, which if continued would project to approximately 12 points over five years. A separately published natural-history analysis (Coratti, et al., J Neuromuscular Dis, 2025) reported a decline in non-ambulant patients of approximately 8.1 points over three years, consistent with a meaningful treatment benefit. Cardiac function, as measured by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) on cardiac MRI, remained stable over the full five-year period, in contrast to the modeled decline of approximately 3.2% per year observed in a propensity-matched external cardiac comparator. Deramiocel continued to demonstrate a favorable safety profile throughout the study, consistent with over 800 intravenous infusions administered to date across the Deramiocel clinical development program. The multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 106 patients with DMD and met its primary endpoint (PUL 2.0, p=0.03) and key secondary cardiac endpoint (LVEF, p=0.04), along with all other Type I error-controlled secondary endpoints – consistent with the durable skeletal and cardiac muscle benefit observed in the HOPE-2 OLE study. Deramiocel (CAP-1002) consists of allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs), a rare population of cardiac cells that have been shown in preclinical and clinical studies to exert potent immunomodulatory and anti-fibrotic actions in the preservation of cardiac and skeletal muscle function in muscular dystrophies such as DMD. CDCs act by secreting extracellular vesicles known as exosomes, which target macrophages and alter their expression profile to adopt a healing rather than pro-inflammatory phenotype. CDCs have been investigated in more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific publications and administered to over 250 human subjects across multiple clinical trials. Deramiocel has received Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of DMD from both the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). In addition, it has been granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation in the U.S., Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) designation in Europe, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the FDA, which may qualify Capricor for a Priority Review Voucher upon approval. Announcement • May 05
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 12, 2026 Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on May 12, 2026 Announcement • Apr 22
Capricor Therapeutics Announces Late-Breaking Presentation of Hope-3 Phase 3 Results Capricor Therapeutics had announced the presentation of data from its Phase 3 HOPE-3 clinical trial of Deramiocel in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The data were presented by Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan, Associate Professor and Director of the Comprehensive Neuromuscular Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital, during the Late-Breaking Science 2 session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. These findings were further supported by an alternative measure of upper limb function, specifically video recordings of tasks performed at home (the Duchenne Video Assessment, or DVA), which showed meaningful slowing of disease progression in the ability to self-feed, a function central to patient independence. These data reinforce the potential of Deramiocel to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those living with Duchenne. The HOPE-3 data tell a compelling story of preserved function, slowed decline, and real-world impact on patients' daily lives, evidence we believe positions Deramiocel as a potentially transformative therapy for Duchenne. With our BLA currently under FDA review and a PDUFA target action date of August 22, 2026, we remain on track and focused on bringing this therapy to the patients who need it as quickly as possible. Data from this presentation were released under AAN embargo on April 21, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. ET. Additional information about the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting is available at www.aan.com. The Company's presentation will be made available in the Investors section of Capricor's website shortly. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, X-linked genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration affecting the skeletal, respiratory, and cardiac muscles. It is caused by the absence of functional dystrophin, a key structural protein in muscle cells. DMD affects approximately 15,000 individuals in the United States and primarily impacts boys. Over time, deterioration of the heart muscle leads to cardiomyopathy and heart failure, which is the leading cause of death in DMD. There is no cure, and treatment options remain limited. Deramiocel (CAP-1002) consists of allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs), a rare population of cardiac cells that have been shown in preclinical and clinical studies to exert potent immunomodulatory and anti-fibrotic actions in the preservation of cardiac and skeletal muscle function in muscular dystrophies such as DMD. CDCs act by secreting extracellular vesicles known as exosomes, which target macrophages and alter their expression profile to adopt a healing rather than pro-inflammatory phenotype. CDCs have been investigated in more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific publications and administered to over 250 human subjects across multiple clinical trials. Deramiocel has received Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of DMD from both the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). In addition, it has been granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation in the U.S., Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) designation in Europe, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the FDA, which may qualify Capricor for a Priority Review Voucher upon approval. Announcement • Apr 02
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 04, 2026 Capricor Therapeutics, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 04, 2026. Location: 10865 road to the cure, suite 150, 92121., san diego, Canada Announcement • Mar 13
Capricor Therapeutics Announces Late-Breaking HOPE-3 Data at the 2026 MDA Conference Demonstrating Significant Functional Benefits of Deramiocel for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Capricor Therapeutics announced additional analyses and new functional outcomes data from the Phase 3 HOPE-3 clinical trial of Deramiocel in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which were presented at the 2026 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference in Orlando, Florida. Cardiac MRI analyses demonstrated Deramiocel’s impact on cardiac structure in patients with DMD. Evaluation of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE), a marker of myocardial fibrosis, showed a significant reduction in fibrotic segments in patients treated with Deramiocel versus placebo, corresponding to a three-segment treatment difference at 12 months (p=0.022). The presence of LGE reflects replacement of viable myocardium with fibrotic tissue and is associated with progressive cardiac dysfunction and heart failure risk in DMD cardiomyopathy. In patients with baseline cardiomyopathy, Deramiocel demonstrated an even greater treatment effect on cardiac function. In this subgroup, treatment resulted in a 3.3 percentage-point improvement in LVEF versus placebo, corresponding to greater than 100% attenuation of expected cardiac decline (p=0.017). A Global Statistical Test (GST), a patient-level composite including Performance of Upper Limb (PUL v2.0), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S), demonstrated a statistically significant overall treatment benefit favoring Deramiocel (p=0.017). This composite integrates multiple clinically meaningful domains of disease, reflecting how patients feel and function. Additional functional outcomes evaluating hand-to-mouth activity, an important measure of patient independence, were also presented. Data from the Duchenne Video Assessment (DVA), a measure of activities of daily living in individuals with Duchenne, showed that the “eat 10 bites” task resulted in approximately 83% slowing of disease progression compared with placebo (p=0.018). These findings align with results from the mid-level (elbow) PUL v2.0 assessment (p=0.008), providing concordant evidence across both validated clinical and real-world functional measures. Deramiocel (CAP-1002) consists of allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs), a rare population of cardiac cells that have been shown in preclinical and clinical studies to exert potent immunomodulatory and anti-fibrotic actions in the preservation of cardiac and skeletal muscle function in muscular dystrophies such as DMD. CDCs act by secreting extracellular vesicles known as exosomes, which target macrophages and alter their expression profile to adopt a healing rather than pro-inflammatory phenotype. CDCs have been investigated in more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific publications and administered to over 250 human subjects across multiple clinical trials. Deramiocel has received Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of DMD from both the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). In addition, it has been granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation in the U.S., Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) designation in Europe, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the FDA, which may qualify Capricor for a Priority Review Voucher upon approval. Announcement • Mar 10
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Establishes New PDUFA Date For Deramiocel BLA Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted the previously issued Complete Response Letter and resumed review of its Biologics License Application (BLA) seeking full approval of Deramiocel, an investigational cell therapy, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) cardiomyopathy. The submission has been classified as a Class 2 resubmission, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of August 22, 2026. The Company received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA in July 2025. Following submission of data and supporting documentation from the HOPE-3 clinical trial, the FDA resumed review of the application and assigned a PDUFA target action date of August 22, 2026. At this time, the FDA has not identified any potential review issues in its response to the Company. Capricor also expects to be eligible to receive a Priority Review Voucher (PRV) upon potential approval of Deramiocel. Deramiocel (CAP-1002) consists of allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs), a rare population of cardiac cells that have been shown in preclinical and clinical studies to exert potent immunomodulatory and anti-fibrotic actions in the preservation of cardiac and skeletal muscle function in muscular dystrophies such as DMD. CDCs act by secreting extracellular vesicles known as exosomes, which target macrophages and alter their expression profile to adopt a healing rather than pro-inflammatory phenotype. CDCs have been investigated in more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific publications and administered to over 250 human subjects across multiple clinical trials. Deramiocel has received Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of DMD from both the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). In addition, it has been granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation in the U.S., Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) designation in Europe, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the FDA, which may qualify Capricor for a Priority Review Voucher upon approval. Capricor has entered into an agreement for the exclusive commercialization and distribution of Deramiocel for DMD in the United States and Japan with Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd. (U.S. subsidiary: NS Pharma, Inc.), subject to regulatory approval. Deramiocel and the StealthX vaccine are investigational candidates and have not been approved for commercial use in any indication. 