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Celldex refutes false report; barzolvolimab PN study continues, Phase 2 subQ planned
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.
- Inaccurate report at AAD Annual Meeting stated Celldex terminated Phase 1b barzolvolimab study in prurigo nodularis due to SAE.
- Celldex clarifies study not terminated; DRC unanimously recommended program proceed despite anaphylactic SAE in complicated patient.
- Enrollment closed at 24 patients due to IV administration challenges; blinded study continues with data expected Q4 2023.
- Celldex plans Phase 2 subcutaneous study in PN in late 2023 or early 2024.
- No safety events reported that would meaningfully impact the barzolvolimab development program.