Fenebrutinib and BTK inhibition: unveiling a new target for the
treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria
Abstract
Fenebrutinib is an orally administered, selective and reversible BTK
inhibitor. Metz et al recently published a double-blind,
placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial where fenebrutinib (50mg daily, 150mg
daily or 200mg twice-daily) or placebo were randomly administered to 93
adults with CSU refractory to up-dosed H
1-antihistamines during 8 weeks. Fenebrutinib was more
effective than placebo in reducing weekly Urticaria Activity Score
(UAS7) after 8 weeks, achieving rates of well-controlled disease
(UAS7≤6) of up to 57% (with a 200mg twice-daily dose).