Avalo Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in the Phase 2 PEAK Trial of AVTX-002 for the Treatment of Non-Eosinophilic Asthma (NEA)
Avalo Therapeutics announced the dosing of the first patient in its Phase 2 PEAK trial, investigating AVTX-002 for non-eosinophilic asthma treatment. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involves around 80 participants and focuses on the safety and efficacy of AVTX-002 over 12 weeks. The primary endpoint evaluates asthma-related events in patients. With nearly half of asthma patients affected by non-eosinophilic asthma, this trial could address a significant unmet medical need in asthma treatment.
- First patient dosed in Phase 2 PEAK trial for AVTX-002 targeting non-eosinophilic asthma.
- Trial addresses a significant unmet medical need; nearly 50% of asthma patients have non-eosinophilic asthma.
- Primary endpoint focuses on asthma-related events, potentially enhancing treatment landscape.
- Regulatory risks and potential need for additional capital could impact trial progress.
- Patient enrollment may be affected by external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topline results expected 4Q2022
WAYNE, Pa. and ROCKVILLE, Md., May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVTX), announced that the first patient has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 PEAK (A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AVTX-002 for the Treatment of Poorly Controlled Non-Eosinophilic Asthma K) trial evaluating AVTX-002 for the treatment of non-eosinophilic asthma (NEA).
“Dosing the first patient in the Phase 2 PEAK trial brings us a step closer to delivering a new treatment option to these patients. Nearly half of all asthma patients have NEA, for which there is no specific treatment currently approved,” said Garry A. Neil, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avalo Therapeutics.
Phase 2 Trial
The PEAK trial (n=approximately 80) is a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AVTX-002 for the treatment of poorly controlled NEA (NCT05288504). The primary endpoint is the proportion of subjects who experience an asthma-related event. At baseline, subjects will be randomized to receive either AVTX-002 or placebo once monthly.
NEA
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs characterized by airway inflammation causing swelling and excess mucous production. Asthma is classified as eosinophilic or non-eosinophilic, with
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