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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.55
Cytokinetics reports positive Phase 1 data for CK-586; Phase 2 in HFpEF expected Q4 2024
CYTOKINETICS INC
- Phase 1 study of CK-586 met primary safety, tolerability, PK objectives; no serious adverse events observed.
- CK-586 is a novel cardiac myosin inhibitor for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
- Phase 2 trial in HFpEF patients expected to begin in Q4 2024; based on Phase 1 safety and PK profile.
- Echocardiography showed pharmacodynamics consistent with expectations; linear PK across doses 10-600 mg.
- Aficamten, company's other cardiac myosin inhibitor, supported mechanism in non-obstructive HCM.