Edgewise Therapeutics' sevasemten shows promise in reducing muscle damage in Becker muscular dystrophy patients.

Edgewise Therapeutics reported positive results from its Phase 2 trial of sevasemten for Becker muscular dystrophy. The drug reduced creatine kinase levels, a marker for muscle damage, by 28% compared to placebo. While there was a trend toward improvement in patients' ambulatory assessments, no significant changes were observed. The treatment was well-tolerated with no new safety concerns.

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