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FDA grants breakthrough status to Novartis drug ianalumab for Sjögren’s disease treatment.
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to ianalumab, a Novartis drug, for treating Sjögren’s disease, a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting moisture-producing glands.
The designation, based on positive Phase III trial results, recognizes the drug’s potential to significantly improve symptoms and address a serious unmet medical need.
Ianalumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting B-cell activity, showed meaningful clinical benefits in reducing disease burden.
No targeted therapies are currently approved for Sjögren’s, which affects up to 4 million Americans.
Novartis plans to seek regulatory approval in multiple countries starting in early 2026.
La FDA otorga estatus de avance al medicamento ianalumab de Novartis para el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Sjögren.