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Sagimet Biosciences Receives FDA “Study May Proceed” Letter and IND Clearance for Phase 3 Trial in Acne in Adolescent and Adult Patients

$SGMTPress releaseAug 13, 2026, 7:00 AM ETRead the release

Sagimet Biosciences received FDA IND clearance and a “Study May Proceed” letter for its Phase 3 trial of denifanstat in moderate to severe acne. The pivotal trial is on track to begin in the second half of 2026 and aims to enroll approximately 800 U.S. patients, including 450 adolescents, assessing efficacy over 12 weeks and safety over a 40-week extension.

Key figures

Drug Name
denifanstat
Phase Of Trial
Phase 3
Dosage mg
50
Patients enrolled
800
Adolescent patients
450
Us market size annual
50 million
Extension duration weeks
40
Treatment duration weeks
12

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