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Avalo Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 LOTUS Trial of AVTX-009 for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Global study in approximately 180 adults with hidradenitis suppurativa to assess the efficacy and safety of two dose regimens of AVTX-009 compared to
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[{"type":"text","content":"Global study in approximately 180 adults with hidradenitis suppurativa to assess the efficacy and safety of two dose regimens of AVTX-009 compared to placeboTopline data expected in 2026 WAYNE, Pa. and ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVTX), today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Company’s Phase 2 LOTUS trial of AVTX-009 in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). AVTX-009 is a humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG4) that binds to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) with high affinity and neutralizes its activity. “The Avalo team has efficiently executed to achieve this important milestone and we are excited to have this trial underway. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disease that can significantly impact quality of life and there is a need for improved treatment options. We believe AVTX-009’s high potency could make it a best-in-class and best-in-indication treatment option for patients suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa,” said Dr. Garry Neil, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. “We look forward to releasing topline results in 2026.” The LOTUS Trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase 2 trial with two AVTX-009 dose regimens to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AVTX-009 in approximately 180 adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa. Subjects will be randomized (1:1:1) to receive either one of two doses of AVTX-009 or placebo during a 16-week treatment phase. The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of subjects achieving Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR75) at Week 16. Secondary objectives include but are not limited to: proportion of patients achieving HiSCR50 and HiSCR90 as well as change from baseline in: International HS Severity Score System (IHS4), draining fistula count, abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count and patients achieving at least a 30% reduction on a numerical rating scale in Patient's Global Assessment of Skin Pain (PGA Skin Pain). The number of patients with anti-drug antibodies, safety, and tolerability will be assessed. For additional information this trial (NCT06603077), please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov. About Hidradenitis Suppurativa Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, and tunnels th...