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  • Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CNCEannounced topline results from its second Phase 3 trial, THRIVE-AA2, evaluating CTP-543 in adult patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that results in patchy or complete scalp hair loss. 
  • The primary efficacy endpoint was met with statistical significance in the 8 mg twice-daily and 12 mg twice-daily dose groups relative to placebo. 
  • A statistically significant proportion of patients treated with either 8 mg twice-daily or 12 mg twice-daily of CTP-543 experienced greater scalp regrowth compared to placebo. 
  • Related: Concert Pharma's CTP-543 Shows Clinical Efficacy Against Scalp Hair Loss.
  • The proportion of patients achieving a SALT score of 20 or less (meaning 20% or less scalp hair loss) was 38.3% in the 12 mg twice-daily dose group and 33% in the 8 mg twice-daily dose, compared to 0.8% in the placebo group.
  • 47% of patients in the 8 mg twice-daily group and 52% in the 12 mg twice-daily group reported being "satisfied" or "very satisfied," compared to 2% of patients in the placebo group. 
  • The safety profile seen with CTP-543 in THRIVE-AA2 was consistent with previous studies. 
  • Concert plans to submit to FDA marketing application in 1H of 2023.
  • Price Action: CNCE shares are up 8.57% at $6.08 on the last check Monday.

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