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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Celldex Phase 2 barzolvolimab in EoE meets primary endpoint but no clinical benefit; advancement stopped
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.
- Primary endpoint met: peak mast cell count reduced by -36.0 vs placebo -2.7 (p<0.0001) at Week 12.
- No improvement in Dysphagia Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ) (p=0.33) or endoscopic EREFS score (p=0.95).
- Company will not advance barzolvolimab in EoE; safety profile favorable at 300 mg Q4W.
- Pipeline continues in chronic spontaneous urticaria, atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, and inducible urticaria.
- Full study (28-week treatment, 44-week total) outcomes consistent with 12-week results.
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