Celldex Therapeutics Pulls Plug On Eosinophilic Esophagitis Investigational Drug As Data Falls Short
Aug 20, 2025, 10:41 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The failure to improve EoE symptoms after meeting primary endpoints is a significant setback. A similar situation is seen in companies like Incyte (INCY) when therapies do not yield clinical benefits, leading to stock declines.
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CLDX announced topline Phase 2 results for barzolvolimab in EoE. While the primary endpoint was met, EoE symptoms showed no improvement. Barzolvolimab has a favorable safety profile but will not advance in EoE. The stock dropped 11.12% following the announcement to $21.35. CLDX remains focused on other indications for barzolvolimab.
CLDX announced topline Phase 2 results for barzolvolimab in EoE.
While the primary endpoint was met, EoE symptoms showed no improvement.
Barzolvolimab has a favorable safety profile but will not advance in EoE.
The stock dropped 11.12% following the announcement to $21.35.
CLDX remains focused on other indications for barzolvolimab.
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