Corvus Pharmaceuticals Announces Data from Cohort 2 of Placebo-Controlled Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Soquelitinib for Atopic Dermatitis

Core Insights - Corvus Pharmaceuticals announced new interim data from a Phase 1 clinical trial of soquelitinib for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, showing a favorable safety and efficacy profile compared to placebo [1][2][3] Efficacy Data - In Cohort 1, 26% of patients receiving soquelitinib achieved IGA 0 or 1, and 37% achieved EASI 75, while none in the placebo group reached these endpoints after four weeks [3][4] - The trial included 16 patients in Cohort 1 and 10 patients in Cohort 2, with the latter showing improved results with a 200 mg once daily dose compared to the initial cohort [2][3] Safety Profile - No significant safety issues or clinically significant laboratory abnormalities were reported, with all patients in Cohort 2 completing the 28-day treatment [4] Trial Design - The Phase 1 trial is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, planned to enroll 64 patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who have failed prior therapies [7] - The trial examines multiple dosing regimens, including 100 mg twice daily and 200 mg once daily, with a total of four cohorts [7][8] Future Outlook - The company plans to report full results from all cohorts in the second quarter of 2025 and is also advancing a Phase 3 trial for relapsed peripheral T cell lymphoma [2][4]