Hoth Therapeutics Announces Expansion of FDA Cleared First-In-Human Clinical Trial For Cancer Patients of HT-001 at University of Miami

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH), a patient-focused biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has received approval from the University of Miami to enroll patients for its first in human clinical trial of HT-001.

This First-in-Human (FIH) Phase 2a clinical trial of HT-001 for the treatment of skin toxicities associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors (EGFRi). This clinical trial is a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel Phase 2a dose-ranging study to investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of topical HT-001 for the treatment of skin toxicities associated with EGFRi. More information can be found at clinicaltrials.gov.

"We are very pleased to have received approval for our FIH clinical trial," said Hoth Therapeutics Chief Executive Officer, Robb Knie. "We are hopeful that this trial will demonstrate successful delivery of our lead therapeutic candidate HT-001. Coupled with approval at Washington University of St. Louis and MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Miami will be our third site approved to host our trial and bring hope to cancer patients suffering from skin toxicities associated with EGFRi treatments. I look forward to updating our investors and patients on this ongoing trial in the first quarter of 2024."

About Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. 

Hoth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, impactful, and ground-breaking treatments with a goal to improve patient quality of life. We are a catalyst in early-stage pharmaceutical research and development, elevating drugs from the bench to pre-clinical and clinical testing. Utilizing a patient-centric approach, we collaborate and partner with a team of scientists, clinicians, and key opinion leaders to seek out and investigate therapeutics that hold immense potential to create breakthroughs and diversify treatment options. To learn more, please visit https://ir.hoththerapeutics.com/.

Forward-Looking Statement 

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Investor Contact: 
LR Advisors LLC 
Email: [email protected] 
www.hoththerapeutics.com 
Phone: (678) 570-6791

SOURCE Hoth Therapeutics, Inc.

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