Arthur He's questions to Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Arthur He from H.C. Wainwright inquired about the potential design of a maintenance phase for the alopecia areata (AA) study, should the current Phase IIb trial prove successful. He also asked for a technical clarification on the follow-up period for patients receiving extended treatment.
Answer
Executive Jonathan Zalevsky explained that a future Phase III AA study would likely mirror the atopic dermatitis approach, with a higher-frequency induction period followed by a lower-frequency maintenance regimen. He clarified that all patients in the current study, including those with treatment extensions, have a 24-week off-drug follow-up period.