AstraZeneca ((AZN)), AstraZeneca plc ((GB:AZN)), AstraZeneca ((DE:ZEGA)), AstraZeneca plc US ((AZNCF)) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study.
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Study Overview: AstraZeneca is conducting a Phase II study titled A Phase II, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tozorakimab in Participants With Symptomatic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) With a History of COPD Exacerbations and Elevated Eosinophils (COMETA). The study aims to assess lung function, exacerbation rates, symptoms, and safety of tozorakimab in COPD patients with a history of exacerbations and high eosinophil counts.
Intervention/Treatment: The study tests tozorakimab, an experimental drug administered subcutaneously, against a placebo. Tozorakimab is intended to improve lung function and reduce exacerbations in COPD patients.
Study Design: This interventional study is randomized with a parallel assignment. It employs quadruple masking, meaning that participants, care providers, investigators, and outcomes assessors are blinded. The primary purpose is treatment-focused.
Study Timeline: The study began on April 12, 2025, with a primary completion date yet to be announced. The last update was submitted on July 21, 2025. These dates are crucial for tracking the study’s progress and expected outcomes.
Market Implications: The progress of this study could significantly impact AstraZeneca’s stock performance and investor sentiment, particularly if tozorakimab shows positive results. Success in this trial could position AstraZeneca favorably against competitors in the COPD treatment market, potentially leading to increased market share.
The study is currently ongoing, with further details available on the ClinicalTrials portal.