Skip to main content

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and Raymond A. Wood Foundation Announce Research Collaboration

Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.

New registry study to focus on impact of fatigue in people with craniopharyngioma

BOSTON, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, and the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, a patient advocacy organization for survivors of craniopharyngioma and hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumors, today announced a new research collaboration to study the impact of fatigue on persons with craniopharyngioma.

“We are excited to partner with the Raymond A. Wood Foundation on this survey to learn more about fatigue and its effects related to craniopharyngiomas,” said David Meeker, M.D., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Rhythm. “Learning directly from patients and caregivers is important to advancing our understanding of craniopharyngiomas and fatigue and the consequences for improving care for patients.”

All persons who have been diagnosed with craniopharyngioma, or their caregivers, are eligible to participate in this registry study.

“We are pleased to join Rhythm in this effort to better understand craniopharyngioma survivors’ experiences with fatigue and factors that may affect it, such as weight gain and daytime sleepiness,” said Amy Wood, Founder and Executive Director of the Raymond A. Wood Foundation.

To participate in the study, please visit www.rawoodfoundation.org/hptumorregistry to enroll into the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Brain Tumors Patient Registry and complete the available surveys. For those who are already enrolled in the registry, please log into your registry account: https://hptumorregistry.iamrare.org/.

For questions related to the study, please contact registry@rawoodfoundation.org.

About the Raymond A. Wood Foundation
The Raymond A. Wood Foundation is a parent and patient-led rare disease patient advocacy organization, dedicated to empowering survivors of craniopharyngioma and hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumors. The mission of the Raymond A. Wood Foundation is to drive research and advocate for treatment outcomes to improve quality of life for hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumor survivors.

About Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Rhythm is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The Company develops medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provides support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. In collaboration with leading experts across the world, Rhythm is advancing the most comprehensive clinical research program ever initiated in rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases and a preclinical suite of small molecules for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism. Rhythm’s headquarters is in Boston, MA.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding the relationship between craniopharyngiomas and fatigue and the potential benefits of a research collaboration with the Raymond A. Wood Foundation. Statements using words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “may”, “will” and similar terms are also forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including those discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Rhythm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Corporate Contact:
David Connolly
Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
857-264-4280
dconnolly@rhythmtx.com

Media Contact:
Sheryl Seapy
Real Chemistry
(949) 903-4750
sseapy@realchemistry.com  

Disclaimer & Cookie Notice

Welcome to GOLDEA services for Professionals

Before you continue, please confirm the following:

Professional advisers only

I am a professional adviser and would like to visit the GOLDEA CAPITAL for Professionals website.

Important Notice for Investors:

The services and products offered by Goldalea Capital Ltd. are intended exclusively for professional market participants as defined by applicable laws and regulations. This typically includes institutional investors, qualified investors, and high-net-worth individuals who have sufficient knowledge, experience, resources, and independence to assess the risks of trading on their own.

No Investment Advice:

The information, analyses, and market data provided are for general information purposes only and do not constitute individual investment advice. They should not be construed as a basis for investment decisions and do not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or individual needs of any recipient.

High Risks:

Trading in financial instruments is associated with significant risks and may result in the complete loss of the invested capital. Goldalea Capital Ltd. accepts no liability for losses incurred as a result of the use of the information provided or the execution of transactions.

Sole Responsibility:

The decision to invest or not to invest is solely the responsibility of the investor. Investors should obtain comprehensive information about the risks involved before making any investment decision and, if necessary, seek independent advice.

No Guarantees:

Goldalea Capital Ltd. makes no warranties or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Markets are subject to constant change, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Regional Restrictions:

The services offered by Goldalea Capital Ltd. may not be available to all persons or in all countries. It is the responsibility of the investor to ensure that they are authorized to use the services offered.

Please note: This disclaimer is for general information purposes only and does not replace individual legal or tax advice.