Roivant and Kinevant Sciences Complete Enrollment in RESOLVE-Lung, a Phase 2 Study Evaluating Namilumab for Chronic Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Namilumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a pro-inflammatory cytokine believed to play a key role in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis
- RESOLVE-Lung is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study designed to be supportive of registration that enrolled 107 pulmonary sarcoidosis patients whose disease is not well-controlled despite currently available treatments
- Topline results are expected by the end of calendar year 2024
“People living with pulmonary sarcoidosis clearly need new therapeutic options that can more safely and effectively control or resolve their disease,” said
Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a lung disease characterized by the presence of granulomas (clumps of immune cells) of unknown etiology that can cause breathlessness, fatigue, and pain. The resulting inflammation, if not effectively treated, can result in lung tissue scarring (fibrosis), lung dysfunction, and eventually lung failure. Approximately 50% of diagnosed patients require chronic therapy to treat symptoms and prevent progression. Oral steroids (e.g., prednisone) and off-label immunosuppressive therapies (e.g., methotrexate) are first- and second-line therapies respectively for sarcoidosis; however, these therapeutic options are often not effective or can be accompanied by serious side effects.
Evidence from non-clinical studies indicate that GM-CSF is a key cytokine driving granuloma formation and inflammation in sarcoidosis, and that inhibiting GM-CSF can reduce granuloma activity and the resulting inflammation, leading potentially to a reduction in symptoms and resolution of the underlying disease. Namilumab is a potent inhibitor of GM-CSF that has been observed to be generally safe and well-tolerated in more than 350 participants across multiple clinical trials. Thus, namilumab has the potential to be the only well-tolerated and effective therapy for sarcoidosis, as well as the first therapy approved specifically for pulmonary sarcoidosis.
“Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a complex and challenging condition, with limited treatment options, and many unacceptable side effects. There is a need for new and better therapies to be developed,” said
About RESOLVE-Lung
The RESOLVE-Lung study is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of namilumab for the treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis being conducted at multiple sites in the
About Namilumab
Namilumab is an investigational, fully human monoclonal antibody formulated to be conveniently administered once a month as a subcutaneous injection. Namilumab is a potent GM-CSF inhibitor that has been well-tolerated so far in more than 350 participants across multiple clinical trials. Evidence from non-clinical studies indicate that GM-CSF promotes macrophage and dendritic cell activity which contributes to granuloma formation. Inhibiting GM-CSF can reduce the presence of granulomas and the resulting inflammation, potentially leading to a reduction in symptoms and resolution of the underlying disease.
About Kinevant Sciences
Kinevant Sciences, a subsidiary of Roivant, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing new medicines for rare autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company takes a patient-first approach to drug development, advancing candidates with the potential to resolve the underlying disease and create life-changing benefit for patients. Kinevant is initially focused on the development of namilumab for the treatment of sarcoidosis, a multi-organ systemic disease with a high unmet medical need. For more information, visit www.kinevant.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Roivant
Roivant is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that aims to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the development and commercialization of medicines that matter. Today, Roivant’s pipeline includes VTAMA®, a novel topical approved for the treatment of psoriasis and in development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis; batoclimab and IMVT-1402, fully human monoclonal antibodies targeting the neonatal Fc receptor (“FcRn”) in development across several IgG-mediated autoimmune indications; brepocitinib, a novel TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor in late stage development for dermatomyositis, non-infectious uveitis, and other autoimmune conditions, in addition to other clinical stage molecules. We advance our pipeline by creating nimble subsidiaries or “Vants” to develop and commercialize our medicines and technologies. Beyond therapeutics, Roivant also incubates discovery-stage companies and health technology startups complementary to its biopharmaceutical business. For more information, www.roivant.com.
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