(1) Urovant Sciences (Nasdaq: UROV) announced today that the independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended the continuation of the phase 2a study of URO-902, a novel gene therapy product, in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) and urge urinary incontinence (UUI). URO-902 has the potential to be the first gene therapy for patients with OAB. Following the recommendation of the DSMB, Urovant is proceeding with opening cohort 2 of the study with a dose of 48 mg or placebo. About the Phase 2a Study This randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a single administration of URO-902, a novel gene therapy being developed for patients with OAB who have failed oral pharmacologic therapy. URO-902 is administered via direct intradetrusor injections into the bladder wall under local anesthesia in patients who are experiencing OAB symptoms and UUI.