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Traws Pharma ratutrelvir shows fewer adverse events and no viral rebound in interim Phase 2 COVID-19 data vs PAXLOVID
Traws Pharma, Inc.
- Interim analysis of 37 patients: 25 on ratutrelvir 600 mg once daily 10 days, 12 on PAXLOVID 5-day regimen.
- No viral rebound observed in ratutrelvir arm; 1 rebound (8.3%) in PAXLOVID arm.
- 24% of ratutrelvir cohort were PAXLOVID-ineligible; symptom improvement consistent with broader group.
- Adverse events lower: 7.6% mild dyspepsia on ratutrelvir vs 30% dysgeusia/dizziness/dyspepsia on PAXLOVID.
- Final data expected January 2026; enrollment >50% of planned 90-patient study.