Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) Announces 2026 Priorities and Clinical Updates
Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for muscular dystrophies and serious cardiac conditions, presented significant updates on its clinical programs and outlined priorities for 2026 during the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13, 2026. CEO Kevin Koch, Ph.D., detailed the company’s strategic roadmap and the implications for patients and investors alike.
Transformative Year Ahead for Edgewise Therapeutics
“2025 marked a year of disciplined execution and substantial advances in our skeletal and cardiovascular programs, supported by a strong balance sheet,” stated Dr. Koch. As Edgewise enters 2026, it anticipates a pivotal year, especially with full enrollment in the GRAND CANYON study, which aims to establish sevasemten as the first approved therapy for Becker muscular dystrophy. The company plans to communicate top-line data in the fourth quarter of 2026, which could significantly alter treatment paradigms for this challenging condition.
Additionally, Edgewise is expecting Phase 2 results for EDG-7500, targeting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), in the first half of 2026. These results will help finalize plans for a Phase 3 trial, further enhancing the pipeline of potential treatment options for heart diseases.
2026 Priorities for Edgewise Therapeutics
- Sevasemten:
- Complete the GRAND CANYON global pivotal cohort and report top-line results by Q4 2026.
- Prepare to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. FDA in the first half of 2027.
- Finalize the design of a Phase 3 trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the latter half of 2026.
- EDG-7500:
- Report 12-week data from CIRRUS-HCM in individuals with obstructive and nonobstructive HCM by mid-2026.
- Initiate a Phase 3 trial in the second half of 2026.
- EDG-15400:
- Present Phase 1 data of EDG-15400 from trials in healthy adults in the first half of 2026.
- Initiate a Phase 2 trial targeting heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, with results expected in 2027.
2025 Accomplishments Fueling Future Growth
- Financial Milestone: Strengthened the balance sheet with approximately $200 million from a public follow-on offering, supporting ongoing muscular dystrophy and cardiovascular programs.
- Sevasemten Progress:
- Completed enrollment for the GRAND CANYON study involving adults with Becker muscular dystrophy.
- Reported encouraging top-line data from Phase 2 trials, highlighting the potential of sevasemten to slow functional decline in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- EDG-7500 Advancements: Finished CIRRUS-HCM Phase 2 Parts B and C and initiated further studies showing favorable safety results.
- EDG-15400 Initiation: Launched the first Phase 1 trial to assess safety and tolerability in healthy adult subjects.
Latest Presentation at the J.P. Morgan Conference
Edgewise management will elaborate on these developments in a presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Attendees can access the live webcast, available for replay shortly after the event, on the Edgewise Events & Presentations page.
About Edgewise Therapeutics
Edgewise Therapeutics is at the forefront of biopharmaceutical innovation, working to develop novel therapies targeting muscular dystrophies and significant cardiac disorders. With a strong focus on muscle physiology, the company aims to revolutionize treatment for conditions like Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophies through agents such as sevasemten and EDG-7500.
Cautionary Note
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding Edgewise Therapeutics’ product development and clinical milestones. Risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ from projections. Investors are encouraged to review these forward-looking statements in light of current market conditions and Edgewise’s operational landscape.