Corbus Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Early Clinical Data for Obesity Drug CRB-913 and Initiates Phase 1b Study

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Corbus Pharmaceuticals announced positive Phase 1a clinical data for its obesity drug CRB-913, demonstrating early weight loss and a clean safety profile, and has initiated a Phase 1b study.

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• Positive Phase 1a CRB-913 Data

  The Phase 1a SAD/MAD study for CRB-913 in obese subjects (150 mg MAD cohort) demonstrated an average placebo-adjusted weight loss of 2.9% at Day 14.

• Favorable Safety Profile

  CRB-913 exhibited a differentiated safety profile with no reported GI adverse events such as nausea, constipation, or vomiting, which are common with other obesity treatments.

• Progression to Phase 1b Study

  The company has initiated the Phase 1b (CANYON-1) study for CRB-913, signaling advancement in its clinical development.

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This 8-K filing, through an updated investor presentation, reveals significant new clinical data for Corbus Pharmaceuticals' obesity drug candidate, CRB-913. The Phase 1a SAD/MAD study showed promising early weight loss of 2.9% (placebo-adjusted) in obese subjects within 14 days, coupled with a favorable safety profile notably free of common GI adverse events seen with other obesity treatments. This differentiation, along with the initiation of a Phase 1b study, positions CRB-913 as a potential new value driver for the company in the large and growing obesity market, complementing its oncology pipeline. Investors should monitor the progression of CRB-913 through clinical trials, particularly the upcoming 12-week dose-range finding data in mid-2026.