Bayer's asundexian reduces stroke risk by 26% in phase III trial

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Bayer’s Asundexian Demonstrated a Substantial 26% Reduction in Stroke After a Non-Cardioembolic Ischemic Stroke or High-Risk Transient Ischemic Attack, With No Increase in ISTH Major Bleeding Versus

February 5, 2026 12:15 PM EST

In OCEANIC-STROKE, patients who received asundexian after a non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack were significantly less likely to suffer a secondary stroke compared to placebo, both in combination with antiplatelet therapy These results were consistent across all clinically relevant patient subgroups regardless... More