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Cendakimab

Phase 3

Eosinophilic Esophagitis | Monoclonal antibody | Gastrointestinal |Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Trials Updated: Sep 14, 2026

Cendakimab development status

Highest phase Phase 3 (NCT04991935)
Phase scored for BMYPhase 1
Registered trials 9 across 2 sponsors since Sep 2019

Cendakimab target and mechanism

Molecular targetIL13
Target classInhibitor
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as CC-93538, BMS-986355, RPC4064

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment1,082

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Cendakimab clinical trials

Cendakimab · 5 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT04991935Safety Study of CC-93538 in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Eosinophilic EsophagitisEosinophilic Esophagitis
COMPLETED367 Analytics
NCT05214768A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CC-93538 in Adult and Adolescent Japanese Participants With Eosinophilic GastroenteritisEosinophilic Gastroenteritis
COMPLETED48 Analytics
NCT04753697A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CC-93538 in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Eosinophilic EsophagitisEosinophilic Esophagitis
COMPLETED430 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Safety Study of CC-93538 in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic EsophagitisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CC-93538 in Adult and Adolescent Japanese Participants With Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
Eosinophilic GastroenteritisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CC-93538 in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic EsophagitisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
From first dose until study completion, early discontinuation, or loss of follow up, whichever occurs first (Up to approximately 36 months)

An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any new untoward medical occurrence or worsening of a pre-existing medical condition in a clinical investigation participant administered study treatment and that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. A Serious Adverse Event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization.

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Maximum Post Baseline Shifts in Laboratory Parameters
From first dose until study completion, early discontinuation, or loss of follow up, whichever occurs first (Up to approximately 36 months)

Blood samples were collected to assess clinical significant shifts in laboratory parameters. "Normal to High" means at baseline the value is Normal and maximum post baseline value is High.

Number of Participants With Clinically Meaningful Mean Changes in Vital Signs and Physical Parameters
From first dose until study completion, early discontinuation, or loss of follow up, whichever occurs first (Up to approximately 36 months)

SBP (Systolic blood Pressure) and DBP (Diastolic Blood Pressure) measured in mmHg and Heart rates measured in beats per minute.

Change From Baseline in Mean Number of Peak Eosinophils (Eos) Count Per High-power Field (Hpf) in Gastrointestinal (GI) Biopsies
Baseline and Week 16

Blood samples were collected to assess eosinophils count. Baseline data are defined as last measurement collected on or prior the date of first dose for Induction Phase.

Change From Baseline in Mean Dysphagia Days (DD) at Week 24
Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24

Dysphagia Days (DD) was assessed using a modified daily symptom diary (mDSD). The DD was evaluated over the prior 14-day period using the mDSD, which includes 6 primary questions. These questions assess solid food consumption that day (Q1), experience with trouble swallowing (Q2), food going down slowly (Q3), food getting stuck in the throat or chest (Q4), actions taken by participants to obtain relief (Q5), and any pain associated with swallowing (Q6). The number of DD was normalized by calculating the number of diary days with a "yes" to any or all of Q2, Q3, and Q4 in the 14-day period prior to a visit, dividing by the number of measurable diary days in the 14-day period, and then multiplying by the length of the period (14). A measurable diary day for DD is defined as a diary day for which Questions 2 to 4 are answered. Mean DD ranges from 0 to 14 for the 14-day period.

Percentage of Participants With Peak Esophageal Eosinophil Count <= 6/High-power Field (Hpf) at Week 24
Week 24

Blood samples were collected to assess esophageal eosinophil count.

Mean Percentage Change From Baseline in EASI at Week 16
From initial EASI measurement to week 16

The Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) is a composite scoring system assessed by the Investigator based on the proportion of each of the 4 body regions (head and neck, upper limbs, lower limbs, and trunk) affected with Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and the intensity of each of 4 main signs of AD (eg, erythema, induration/papulation, excoriation, and lichenification) and is based on a 4-point scale of 0 (none), 1 (mild), 2 (moderate), and 3 (severe). The sum of the scores is totaled (0 to 72), the lower the score the better.

Pharmacokinetics - Area under the concentration-time curve calculated from time zero to infinity (AUC0-∞)
Up to 18 Weeks
Pharmacokinetics - Area under the concentration-time curve calculated from time zero to 12 hours postdose (AUC0-12h)
Up to 18 Weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Incidence of Treatment Emergent Anti-CEN Antibodies
From first dose until study completion, early discontinuation, or loss of follow up, whichever occurs first (Up to approximately 36 months)
Induction Phase: Changes in Each of 5 Domain Scores of the Izumo Scale From Baseline at Week 16
Baseline and Week 16
Induction + Maintenance: Changes in Each of 5 Domain Scores of the Izumo Scale From Baseline at Week 48
Baseline and Week 48
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Administration of CC-93538EXPERIMENTALParticipants are administered CC-93538 dose subcutaneously once weekly
CC-93538EXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Administration of CC-93538 and PlaceboEXPERIMENTALCC-93538 360 mg SC once weekly for 24 weeks followed by CC-93538 360 mg SC once every other week for 24 weeks. During the Maintenance Phase, matching placebo will be administered once every other week on alternate weeks to maintain the blind.
Administration of PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo SC once weekly for 24 weeks followed by matching placebo SC once weekly for 24 weeks
Dose 1: CC-93538 SC QWEXPERIMENTALAdministration of CC-93538 Subcutaneous (SC) Once weekly (QW) for 16 weeks.
Dose 2: CC-93538 SC Q2W and Placebo alternating every other week SC Q2WEXPERIMENTALStarting at the baseline visit, active IP will be administered. On the alternate weeks, placebo will be administered to maintain the blind.
Dose 3: CC-93538 SC Q2W and Placebo SC weeklyEXPERIMENTALStarting at the baseline visit, active IP and matching placebo will be administered. On the alternate weeks, placebo will be administered weekly to maintain the blind.
Placebo SC QWPLACEBO_COMPARATORAdministration of placebo each week.
Administration of Cendakimab and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) substratesEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CC-93538DRUGCC-93538
PlaceboDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
CendakimabDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
CYP substratesDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites167

Inclusion Criteria: * Previously participated in prior clinical study CC-93538-EE-001 and either: 1. Subject experienced a severe EoE flare requiring endoscopic intervention and/or concomitant rescue therapy during the Induction Phase and has completed Week 24 of the Induction Phase; OR 2. Sub...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaGermanyIsraelItalyJapanPolandPortugalSpainSwitzerlandUnited KingdomChinaCzechia
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Competitive Landscape -Eosinophilic Esophagitis 11 trials

Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMOct 15, 2026NCT05214768TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
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Frequently asked questions about Cendakimab

What is Cendakimab?

Cendakimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (ticker: BMY) for eosinophilic esophagitis, a gastrointestinal condition. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and has been studied in a completed Phase 1 trial. Cendakimab is not approved; it remains under clinical investigation.

What is Cendakimab used for in eosinophilic esophagitis?

Cendakimab is being developed for eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved for any indication. Its only reported clinical trial enrolled adults with active eosinophilic esophagitis.

What does Cendakimab target?

Cendakimab targets interleukin-13 (IL-13), a cytokine involved in type 2 inflammatory responses. It is a monoclonal antibody that acts as an IL-13 inhibitor. By binding IL-13, cendakimab is designed to interfere with signaling that contributes to eosinophilic inflammation in eosinophilic esophagitis.

Who makes Cendakimab?

Cendakimab is developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which trades under the ticker BMY. Bristol-Myers Squibb is the sponsor of the clinical trial evaluating cendakimab in eosinophilic esophagitis.

What phase is Cendakimab in?

Cendakimab is in Phase 1 clinical development. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are reported. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any use.

What clinical trials is Cendakimab in?

Cendakimab has been evaluated in a completed Phase 1 trial, NCT05175352, titled a study evaluating potential disease-mediated drug-drug interaction in adult participants with active eosinophilic esophagitis receiving cendakimab. The trial enrolled 16 adults in the United States and was uncontrolled, non-randomized, and not double-blind.