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flag The FDA approved nerandomilast for progressive pulmonary fibrosis, showing slowed lung function decline in trials.

flag The U.S. FDA has approved nerandomilast (JASCAYD) for progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), a rare, life-threatening lung disease affecting up to 100,000 Americans, linked to conditions like autoimmune disorders or hypersensitivity pneumonitis. flag The approval, based on the Phase III FIBRONEER-ILD trial, shows nerandomilast significantly slowed lung function decline compared to placebo, with adjusted mean forced vital capacity reductions of -86 mL and -69 mL at 18 mg and 9 mg doses, respectively, versus -152 mL in the placebo group. flag While no significant reduction in acute exacerbations, hospitalizations, or death was observed, the drug demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with diarrhea being the most common side effect. flag This marks the first preferential PDE4B inhibitor approved for PPF and the second indication for nerandomilast, following its 2025 approval for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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