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Upstream Bio Presents New Data from Phase 2 VIBRANT Trial of Verekitug Demonstrating Improvement in Asthma Symptom Control in Participants with CRSwNP and Comorbid Asthma at the ATS 2026 International Conference

$UPBPress releaseMay 18, 2026, 11:30 AM ETRead the release

Upstream Bio presented new Phase 2 data from the VIBRANT trial showing verekitug significantly improved asthma symptom control in patients with CRSwNP and comorbid asthma. The drug reduced the Asthma Control Questionnaire-6 score by 0.9 points versus placebo (p=0.014), exceeding the minimal clinically important change threshold. Verekitug also reduced the need for rescue systemic corticosteroids or surgery by 83% and lowered blood eosinophils by 50% within two weeks.

Key figures

Drug Name
verekitug
Phase Of Trial
Phase 2
Acq6 p value
0.014
Acq6 reduction
-0.9
Rescue p value
0.027
Trial participants
81
Comorbid asthma pct
60
Rescue reduction pct
83
Eosinophil reduction pct
50

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