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Syndax Pharmaceuticals halts its mid-stage trials for Niktimvo in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis following disappointing results. However, the company will continue to pursue label expansion for chronic graft-versus-host disease, where the drug was approved in 2024.

Graviton BioScience reports positive Phase 1b trial results for GV101, a selective ROCK2 inhibitor, showing an 86.2% best overall response rate at 400 mg in chronic graft versus host disease patients. This therapy addresses significant unmet needs in a patient population that has failed multiple prior treatments.

A recent study discusses the need for standardized screening protocols for chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) based on insights from the Engraft Learning Network. This research aims to improve early detection and management of chronic GVHD in patients.

A case report highlights the successful use of ruxolitinib in a patient with steroid-refractory chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) affecting the central nervous system. This finding may inform future treatment strategies for similar cases.