Pharvaris Announces FDA Clinical Hold on PHA121 Clinical Trials in the U.S.

ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: PHVS), a clinical-stage company developing novel, oral bradykinin-B2-receptor antagonists to treat and prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) verbally informed Pharvaris that, based on its review of nonclinical data, the agency is placing a clinical hold on the clinical trials of PHA121 in the U.S. under two Pharvaris Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for the treatment of HAE. The FDA indicated it will provide a formal clinical hold letter to Pharvaris in approximately 30 days. The company plans to provide additional updates following interactions with the FDA.

“We are fully committed to working closely with the FDA to address the agency’s concerns,” said Berndt Modig, chief executive officer of Pharvaris. “Pharvaris remains dedicated to providing new therapeutic choices for the treatment of HAE and is working diligently to bring PHA121 to people living with HAE.”

About Pharvaris

Pharvaris is a clinical-stage company developing novel, oral bradykinin-B2-receptor antagonists to treat and prevent HAE attacks, building on its deep-seated roots in HAE. By directly targeting this clinically proven therapeutic target with novel small molecules, the Pharvaris team aspires to offer people with all sub-types of HAE effective and convenient alternatives to treat attacks, both on-demand and prophylactically. The company brings together the best talent in the industry with deep expertise in rare diseases and HAE. For more information, visit .

Forward-Looking Statements

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