Safety and Efficacy of PLN-74809 to Treat Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Eric LeFebvre, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Pliant Therapeutics, discusses positive safety and efficacy data from the phase 2a INTEGRIS-IPF clinical trial of PLN-74809 in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).IPF is a chronic, progressive, fibrosing lung disease with few treatment options and a poor prognosis. Common symptoms of IPF include shortness of breath and difficulty performing daily activities, such as walking and talking. Currently, there is no pharmacological cure for IPF with neither of the approved two therapies demonstrating an ability to stop the progression of the disease.Rare Discussions is produced by CheckRare, the leading multimedia platform dedicated to advancing education, awareness, and innovation across the rare disease community.Explore additional physician interviews, podcasts, CME activities, and rare disease resources at CheckRare.com.Subscribe to the CheckRare Podcast Network for expert conversations, weekly news, accredited education, and the latest advances across the rare disease community.Part of the CheckRare Podcast Network: Trusted conversations, news, education, and expert insights across the rare disease community.