Abivax Achieves Key Milestone in Phase 3 ABTECT Trial Enrollment
Phase 3 ABTECT Trial evaluating obefazimod for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (“UC”) reaches 1,003 of 1,224 participants, representing 82% of target enrollment. Enrollment completion expected in Q2 2025.
Top-line results for the 8-week induction trial anticipated in Q3 2025, with 44-week maintenance data on track for Q2 2026 and, if successful, NDA submission planned for H2 2026.
Blinded baseline characteristics align with pre-specified target population and consistent with Phase 2b UC trial
Cash runway through ABTECT induction trial readout and into Q4 2025
PARIS, France – January 9, 2025 – 5:35 PM CET – Abivax SA (Euronext Paris: FR0012333284 – ABVX / Nasdaq: ABVX) (“Abivax” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative therapies to address chronic inflammatory diseases, today announced a significant milestone in the Phase 3 ABTECT clinical trial evaluating obefazimod for the treatment of moderately to severely active UC.
Marc de Garidel, Chief Executive Officer of Abivax, commented: “We are thrilled to announce that the ABTECT Phase 3 trial has reached a significant milestone, with over 1,000 participants enrolled, representing 82% of our targeted enrollment. This progress underscores the enthusiasm of investigators and patients for this important trial, which remains among the fastest-enrolling Phase 3 UC trials to date.”
Mr. de Garidel went on to say, “In order to ensure a balanced representation of bio-naïve and bio-experienced participants amid heightened competition in UC trial recruitment, we now anticipate completing enrollment in Q2 2025 and delivering top-line results for the 8-week induction trial in Q3 2025. With the ABTECT trial, we aim to validate the value of obefazimod as a potentially first-in-class safe and effective oral treatment option, which remains a significant unmet need for patients with UC.”
Looking Ahead to 2025
With Phase 3 enrollment nearing completion and key data readouts on the horizon, the Company believes 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Beyond the ABTECT trial, the Company is advancing its broader portfolio to address chronic inflammatory conditions that affect millions worldwide.
Didier Blondel, Chief Financial Officer of Abivax, added:“Without the need for additional financing, our cash runway extends beyond the expected top-line results from the ABTECT induction trial and into Q4 2025, ensuring we remain well-positioned to execute our strategy.”
ABTECT Phase 3 Update
Enrollment Progress: 1,003 of the targeted 1,224 participants enrolled to date.
Top-Line Results: Induction trial results expected in Q3 2025, with 44-week maintenance data to follow in Q2 2026.
Participant Characteristics: Blinded baseline data aligns with the target population defined during Phase 2b.
Safety Profile: No new safety signals observed to date with the oversight of the independent Data Monitoring Committee.
About Abivax
Abivax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body’s natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize the immune response in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases. Based in France and the United States, Abivax’s lead drug candidate, obefazimod (ABX464), is in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
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