Study summary

Sonelokimab kept two thirds of people at a 75% response for a year

VELA trials · Two phase 3 trials · 52-week results reported June 2026

67.2%reached at least a 75% response at 52 weeks

What was tested

Sonelokimab, a nanobody blocking IL-17A and IL-17F, in the VELA-1 and VELA-2 phase 3 trials for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

What they found

What it means

Likely the next approved biologic. Results are company-reported and await full publication.

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