regulatory
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.55
Zura Bio submits Phase 2 protocol for tibulizumab in systemic sclerosis to FDA
Zura Bio Ltd
- Protocol submitted to open IND for Phase 2 study of tibulizumab (IL-17A/BAFF dual antagonist) in adults with systemic sclerosis.
- Study is double-blind, randomized (1:1), placebo-controlled, targeting ~80 participants with early diffuse cutaneous SSc.
- Trial expected to initiate in Q4 2024; Orphan Drug Designation request also submitted to FDA same quarter.
- Tibulizumab is investigational; no regulatory approval yet for systemic sclerosis or any indication.
- CEO cites significant unmet need as current SSc treatments only target interstitial lung disease component.