Core Insights - Dogwood Therapeutics is progressing with its Phase 2b study of Halneuron for chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain (CINP), with interim data readout expected in Q4 2025 [1][5] - The trial has shown a low discontinuation rate of 6% due to adverse events among the first 35 patients, indicating good tolerability of both Halneuron and placebo treatments [1][4] - The company has enrolled the first 50 patients and aims to analyze data from approximately 100 patients by the end of 2025 [1][3] Company Overview - Dogwood Therapeutics is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating new medicines for pain and fatigue-related disorders [5] - The lead product candidate, Halneuron, is a non-opioid NaV 1.7 inhibitor specifically targeting neuropathic pain associated with chemotherapy [4][5] - The company has received fast track designation from the FDA for Halneuron's treatment of CINP [4] Clinical Trial Details - The HALT-CINP trial is a randomized Phase 2b study evaluating Halneuron's safety and effectiveness against placebo in cancer patients with neuropathy from platinum or taxane-based chemotherapy [3] - Participants will receive 8 daily subcutaneous doses of Halneuron or placebo over 14 days, followed by a 28-day safety and effectiveness assessment [3] - Primary endpoints include overall safety and changes in pain intensity, while secondary measures will evaluate effects on sleep, fatigue, and overall health [3] Market Position and Future Plans - There is growing interest in sodium channel inhibition for pain treatment, with Halneuron's specificity and potency for Nav 1.7 setting it apart from other research programs [2] - Positive data from previous trials has increased interest from both patients and the research community, prompting the addition of more qualified research sites [2] - Full results from the Phase 2b trial are anticipated in mid-2026 [2]
Dogwood Therapeutics Announces Enrollment of First Fifty Patients in Ongoing Halneuron® Phase 2b Trial