Hoth Therapeutics Reaches Key EU Regulatory Inflection Point Advancing HT-001 Oncology Trial Toward Multi-Country Site Activation
Rhea-AI Summary
Hoth Therapeutics (NASDAQ: HOTH) received a positive regulatory conclusion under the EU Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) for Part I of its HT-001 oncology program targeting EGFR inhibitor–related dermatologic toxicities. The CTIS determination confirms scientific and regulatory acceptability of the trial design and investigational products and gives a clear line of sight to site activation and enrollment across multiple European countries. Country-specific Part II decisions in Hungary, Spain, and Poland are expected by January 19, 2026. Hoth expects near-term site activation, patient enrollment, and advancement into active clinical execution for this supportive-care oncology study.
Positive
- CTIS Part I positive regulatory conclusion for HT-001
- Country-specific Part II decisions expected by Jan 19, 2026
- Clear path to multi-country site activation and enrollment in Europe
Negative
- Final country approvals still pending in Hungary, Spain, and Poland
- Sites not yet activated and patient enrollment has not yet begun
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, HOTH gained 3.35%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +10.0% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -8.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $543K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $17M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 18.2x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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HOTH was down 0.48% while key biotech peers showed mixed moves, with names like PASG and QTTB up and ELEV down, suggesting a stock-specific setup rather than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02 | Oncology IP expansion | Positive | +8.1% | Filed two U.S. provisional patents expanding HT-001 oncology dermatology IP. |
| Dec 03 | Pipeline update | Positive | +5.3% | Provided broad update on HT-001 Phase 2, HT-KIT ODD, HT-ALZ and GDNF program. |
| Dec 01 | Conference appearance | Neutral | -5.8% | Announced CEO presentation at Noble Capital emerging growth conference. |
| Nov 20 | AI program entry | Positive | -10.4% | Joined NVIDIA Connect Program to enhance AI-driven R&D across key programs. |
| Oct 27 | GDNF obesity study | Positive | +1.1% | Launched VA-backed GDNF study targeting obesity and fatty liver disease. |
Recent HOTH news has often led to positive price reactions, though there was a notable selloff on an AI collaboration update, indicating occasional divergence between upbeat headlines and trading.
Over the last several months, Hoth has steadily expanded its oncology and broader pipeline. On Oct 27, 2025, it launched a VA-backed GDNF obesity study, followed by NVIDIA Connect AI program participation on Nov 20, 2025, and a multi-program pipeline update on Dec 3, 2025 that highlighted HT-001 Phase 2 progress and HT-KIT orphan designation. On Jan 2, 2026, dual HT-001 oncology dermatology patents further strengthened IP. Today’s EU CTIS milestone fits this sequence of building HT-001 into a central oncology-support platform.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Hoth has an effective Form S-3 shelf filed on 2025-11-14 covering up to $50 million of mixed securities plus resale shares, providing flexible capital-raising capacity that could be used alongside clinical progress.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a positive EU CTIS Part I conclusion for HT-001, confirming trial design acceptability and supporting multi-country oncology enrollment plans. It extends a recent series of HT-001–centric milestones, including new oncology dermatology patents and prior Phase 2 progress updates. Against this backdrop, investors may watch for timing of country-specific Part II decisions, actual site activations and enrollment, plus any capital-raising activity under the $50 million shelf or ATM program as the trial scales.
Key Terms
clinical trials information system (ctis) regulatory
egfr inhibitor therapies medical
dermatologic toxicities medical
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- Positive EU regulatory conclusion achieved
- Oncology-focused clinical program
- Multi-country European trial footprint
- Clear line of sight to site activation and enrollment
- Near-term regulatory and operational catalysts
Positive CTIS Conclusion Positions Company for Near-Term Clinical Trial Initiation in Cancer Patients
The Company received a positive regulatory conclusion under the European Union Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) for Part I. This determination confirms the scientific and regulatory acceptability of the trial design and investigational products. Hoth expects to activate clinical trial sites and initiate the study across multiple European countries.
In parallel, country-specific Part II regulatory decisions in
"This marks a meaningful regulatory inflection point for Hoth and our oncology-focused pipeline," said Robb Knie at Hoth Therapeutics. "Regulators have confirmed the acceptability of our application for this cancer-related indication."
The HT-001 program is being developed to address EGFRI-induced dermatologic toxicities, a common and often dose-limiting complication experienced by cancer patients undergoing treatment. These side effects can negatively impact quality of life, disrupt treatment schedules, and increase overall healthcare burden.
Hoth expects to activate sites, initiate patient enrollment, and advance the program into active clinical execution, representing a critical step toward validating a potential new supportive-care therapy for oncology patients.
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
This press release includes forward-looking statements based upon Hoth's current expectations, which may constitute forward-looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. These statements concern Hoth's business strategies; the timing of regulatory submissions; the ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of existing product candidates and any other product candidates we may develop, and the labeling under any approval we may obtain; the timing and costs of clinical trials, and the timing and costs of other expenses; market acceptance of our products; the ultimate impact of the current coronavirus pandemic, or any other health epidemic, on our business, our clinical trials, our research programs, healthcare systems, or the global economy as a whole; our intellectual property; our reliance on third-party organizations; our competitive position; our industry environment; our anticipated financial and operating results, including anticipated sources of revenues; our assumptions regarding the size of the available market, benefits of our products, product pricing, and timing of product launches; management's expectation with respect to future acquisitions; statements regarding our goals, intentions, plans, and expectations, including the introduction of new products and markets; and our cash needs and financing plans. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. You should not place reliance on these forward-looking statements, which include words such as "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" or similar terms, variations of such terms, or the negative of those terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee such outcomes. Hoth may not realize its expectations, and its beliefs may not prove correct. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, without limitation, market conditions and the factors described in the section titled "Risk Factors" in Hoth's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Hoth's other filings made with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All such statements speak only as of the date made. Consequently, forward-looking statements should be regarded solely as Hoth's current plans, estimates, and beliefs. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Hoth cannot guarantee future results, events, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Hoth does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to update, republish, or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or circumstances or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Email: investorrelations@hoththerapeutics.com
www.hoththerapeutics.com
Phone: (678) 570-6791
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FAQ
What did Hoth Therapeutics announce about HT-001 on January 15, 2026?
How does the CTIS Part I decision affect HOTH's HT-001 clinical trial timeline?
Which countries have pending Part II decisions for HOTH's HT-001 and when are they expected?
What patient population does HOTH's HT-001 target in its oncology trial?
Will HT-001 begin enrolling patients immediately after the CTIS Part I conclusion?
