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Bimekizumab Demonstrated Long-Term Maintenance of Complete or Almost Complete Skin Disease Resolution for Psoriasis Patients in BE ABLE 2 Extension Study
Source: ucb.com
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UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, presented positive data from the Phase 2b BE ABLE extension study of bimekizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis, which showed nearly all BE ABLE 1 responders completing 60 weeks of bimekizumab treatment maintained complete or almost complete skin clearance. The results are the longest-term data so far investigating bimekizumab and further highlight the potential value of the molecule’s unique dual mechanism of action, which potently and selectively neutralizes IL-17F in addition to IL-17A, two key cytokines driving inflammatory processes.
“The long-term results observed in the BE ABLE 2 Phase 2b study suggest the meaningful difference that IL-17F inhibition, along with IL-17A inhibition, can make for psoriasis patients who need significant, long-term skin clearance,” said Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, an investigator in the trial and President of Oregon Medical Research Center in Portland, Oregon. “The results add to a growing body of evidence supporting the molecule’s unique dual neutralization of both IL-17A and IL-17F cytokines across multiple inflammatory diseases, suggesting exciting potential.”
“Despite recent advances in therapy, psoriasis patients still have profound unmet needs. Many patients do not experience long-term symptom resolution, and they often have limited confidence in long-term treatments. The positive results and rapid development of bimekizumab in psoriasis reflect UCB’s dedication to connecting scientific innovation with greater patient value,” said Emmanuel Caeymaex, Head of Immunology and Executive Vice President at UCB.
In the BE ABLE 1 study, up to 79% of patients achieved at least 90% skin clearance (PASI90) as soon as week 12, based on a dose range of 64mg, 160mg, 160mg with a 320mg loading dose, 320mg, or 480mg, administered every four weeks. Among these BE ABLE 1 responders, defined as achievement of PASI90 at week 12, 80-100% maintained the rigorous PASI90 measure for up to an additional 48 weeks based on a dose range of 160mg or 320mg, administered every 4 weeks, in the BE ABLE 2 extension study. Further, 70-83% and 78-100% of BE ABLE 1 responders maintained PASI100 and the Investigator’s Global Assessment of response, respectively. The safety profile was consistent with previous studies, with no new safety findings observed. The most frequent treatment-emergent adverse events were oral candidiasis and nasopharyngitis. No cases of suicidal ideation/behavior, major adverse cardiac events, or inflammatory bowel disease were reported.
UCB also presented findings this week from the BE AGILE study of bimekizumab in ankylosing spondylitis and the BE ACTIVE study of bimekizumab in psoriatic arthritis. The safety and efficacy of bimekizumab have not been established, and it is not approved by any regulatory authority worldwide.
Source: ucb.com