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Mirum’s Volixibat Succeeds in Phase 2b PSC Itch Trial

Story Highlights
  • On May 4, 2026, Mirum’s Phase 2b VISTAS study showed volixibat significantly reduced pruritus in PSC patients, with rapid, robust benefits over placebo.
  • Safety findings aligned with IBAT inhibition expectations, and Mirum is advancing volixibat toward U.S. regulatory filings while expanding studies into primary biliary cholangitis.
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Mirum’s Volixibat Succeeds in Phase 2b PSC Itch Trial

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The latest announcement is out from Mirum Pharmaceuticals ( (MIRM) ).

On May 4, 2026, Mirum Pharmaceuticals reported that its VISTAS Phase 2b trial of volixibat in 158 patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis met its primary endpoint, showing a 2.72-point improvement in pruritus and a placebo-adjusted 1.64-point benefit on the Adult ItchRO scale in the moderate-to-severe itch cohort, with statistically significant effects emerging within two weeks and extending to patients with mild itch. The safety profile was consistent with expectations for IBAT inhibition, with mainly gastrointestinal adverse events and more frequent liver parameter elevations in the active arm, and the company is now preparing for a pre-New Drug Application meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in summer 2026, an NDA submission in the second half of 2026, and anticipates topline Phase 2b data for volixibat in primary biliary cholangitis in the first quarter of 2027, underscoring its bid to deliver the first approved therapy for cholestatic pruritus in PSC and potentially expanding its reach in cholestatic liver disease.

The most recent analyst rating on (MIRM) stock is a Buy with a $126.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mirum Pharmaceuticals stock, see the MIRM Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on MIRM Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MIRM is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by improving fundamentals—strong revenue growth, high gross margins, and newly positive operating/free cash flow—tempered by continued losses and meaningful leverage. Earnings-call takeaways are supportive (solid 2026 sales guidance and multiple catalysts) but include a sizable 2026 R&D spend increase and growth deceleration. Technically the stock is soft in the near term, and valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend.

To see Spark’s full report on MIRM stock, click here.

More about Mirum Pharmaceuticals

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for liver diseases, with a focus on cholestatic conditions such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cholangitis. Its pipeline includes volixibat, an oral ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor aimed at addressing cholestatic pruritus, a significant unmet need in these patient populations.

Average Trading Volume: 793,684

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $5.82B

For an in-depth examination of MIRM stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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