** Shares of biotech firm Rezolute RZLT.O rise 7% to $2.57
** Co says it met the FDA to discuss next steps for its experimental drug ersodetug for congenital hyperinsulinism, a rare condition that causes dangerously low blood sugar in children
** Says late‑stage trial showed the drug reduced low blood sugar episodes from baseline, but did not beat placebo on its main goal
** Says trial results were affected by patient behavior, as families may have changed how closely blood sugar was monitored
** Adds FDA acknowledged challenges of trials in this disease and said it will review full data before deciding on approval filing or additional studies
** Early data from an ongoing extension study showed continued benefits - RZLT
** RZLT fell ~52% in 2025
(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru)
((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))
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