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Upstream Bio announces Phase 3 plans for verekitug in severe asthma and CRSwNP
Upstream Bio, Inc.
- Phase 3: 400mg verekitug SC every 12 weeks vs placebo; one trial each in severe asthma and CRSwNP.
- ~1,500 patients total across both trials; broad populations, no biomarker restriction.
- Primary endpoints: asthma AAER over 48 weeks; CRSwNP co-primary NPS and NCS at 48 weeks.
- Trials to start Q1 2027; BLA submission expected with supportive results; potential launch as early as 2030.
- Based on productive End-of-Phase 2 FDA meetings; data from 500+ treated patients.