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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Clinical TrialJun 25, 2026, 07:01 AM

Atea Pharma completes C-FORWARD Phase 3 enrollment for HCV drug

AI Summary

Atea Pharmaceuticals announced the completion of patient enrollment in its C-FORWARD Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) outside North America. The trial enrolled over 880 treatment-naïve patients across 17 countries, evaluating the bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir (BEM/RZR) regimen. Topline results for C-FORWARD are anticipated around year-end 2026, while results for the C-BEYOND Phase 3 trial in North America are still expected mid-2026.

Key Highlights

  • Atea Pharma completed patient enrollment in C-FORWARD Phase 3 trial for HCV.
  • C-FORWARD enrolled over 880 treatment-naïve patients across 17 countries.
  • Topline results for C-FORWARD are expected around year-end 2026.
  • Topline results for C-BEYOND (US/Canada Phase 3 trial) remain on track for mid-2026.
  • Trials evaluate bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir (BEM/RZR) against standard of care.
  • BEM/RZR regimen aims for short treatment duration and low drug-drug interactions.