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AsthmaMarch 2025Summary reviewed June 2026

A Twice-Yearly Injection Shrunk Nasal Polyps and Cleared Blocked Noses

Two large studies tested depemokimab, a twice-yearly injection, in 528 adults with chronic sinus inflammation and nasal polyps who hadn't improved with standard care. After one year, people taking depemokimab had smaller polyps and less nose blockage than those on placebo.

What the trial was testing

The ANCHOR enrolled 276 patients with asthma. The study was sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and tracked outcomes across the full group of patients who matched the trial's eligibility profile.

It was a large trial designed to confirm whether the treatment works well enough for wider use. Trials at this stage are designed to produce evidence regulators and physicians can act on — not just observations to follow up later.

What the results showed

Depemokimab shrank nasal polyps and reduced nasal blockage more than placebo in two studies of 528 people.

Lancet (London, England) · 2025 · NCT05274750

These findings — that people on depemokimab had measurably smaller nasal polyps after one year compared to placebo. — were published in the Lancet (London, England) and represent the headline result of the study.

Researchers tracked outcomes across 276 patients enrolled in the trial. The result was consistent enough across the group that the team felt confident reporting it.

What this means for patients

For patients with asthma, this result changes the calculus on what to ask their care team about. Whether it changes day-to-day care depends on factors like disease subtype, prior treatments, and where the patient is in their care journey.

What you can do now

Depemokimab is not yet FDA-approved for nasal polyps. The trial results were positive and published in a major journal, which often leads to approval within 1–2 years. If you have severe nasal polyps that haven't responded to surgery or steroids, talk to your doctor about whether you qualify for ongoing trials or similar approved treatments.

Eligibility for the treatments mentioned above depends on specific test results and clinical history. Bring this summary, the trial name, and your most recent labs or pathology report to your next visit.

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