Sionna halts SION-719 CF add-on after Phase 2a miss
Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. reported topline results from two cystic fibrosis programs and outlined strategic changes.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. reported topline results from two cystic fibrosis programs and outlined strategic changes. The Phase 2a PreciSION CF proof-of-concept trial of SION-719, added to Trikafta in people with cystic fibrosis, did not achieve the key activity endpoint of sweat chloride reduction, and the company is not advancing SION-719 as an add-on to standard of care. Potential confounders in this trial are being evaluated to guide next steps for the SION-451 dual combination program, which has completed a Phase 1 healthy volunteer trial with dual combinations involving SION-2222 and SION-109. Sionna ended Q2 with approximately $268.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities and plans to take actions to preserve capital while assessing future development plans.
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- Lead CF program missed key endpoint and discontinued: The Phase 2a trial of SION-719 as an add-on to standard of care did not achieve its sweat chloride reduction endpoint, and the company is not advancing SION-719 in this setting.
Filing Explained
The Q2 cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balance equals 1098.6 days of the last reported quarterly operating cash use at that quarter’s rate; the filing describes capital preservation as an intention while it evaluates next steps, not as a completed operating change.
Sources and calculations
- Sionna Therapeutics Form 8-K (2026-08-10)
- Sionna Therapeutics Q2 2026 fundamentals (2026-06-30)
- Available liquidity against the last reported quarterly operating outflow, in days at that rate ($63,322,000 + $147,709,000 + $57,222,000) / ($22,220,000 / 91) = 1098.6 days
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topline data financial
proof-of-concept medical
crossover trial medical
transmembrane domain 1 (TMD1) medical
intracellular loop 4 (ICL4) medical
nucleotide binding domain 1 (NBD1) medical
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On August 10, 2026, Sionna Therapeutics, Inc., or the Company, announced topline data from both its PreciSION CF Phase 2a proof-of-concept trial of SION-719 when added to current standard of care and its Phase 1 trial of SION-451-based proprietary dual combinations in healthy subjects. The Company also provided a corporate update, including that it is not advancing SION-719 as an add-on to standard of care and plans to preserve capital while evaluating next steps for its SION-451 dual combination program.
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Exhibit 99.1
Sionna Therapeutics Reports Topline Data from Two Development Programs in Cystic Fibrosis and Provides Corporate Update
SION-719 Phase 2a proof-of-concept trial did not achieve key activity endpoint of sweat chloride reduction when added to standard of care; Company is not advancing SION-719 as an add-on to standard of care
Potential confounders in SION-719 Phase 2a trial are being evaluated to inform next steps for the SION-451 dual combination clinical program
Ended Q2 with approximately $268.3 million in cash and plans to take actions to preserve capital while evaluating next steps
Sionna to host conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET
WALTHAM, Mass., August 10th, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SION), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to develop novel medicines for cystic fibrosis (CF), today reported topline data from two nucleotide binding domain 1 (NBD1) stabilizer programs, the PreciSION CF Phase 2a proof-of-concept (POC) trial of SION-719 when added to Trikafta® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) in CF participants, and the Phase 1 trial of SION-451-based proprietary dual combinations in healthy subjects.
Phase 2a PreciSION CF Trial
| • | The PreciSION CF trial did not meet its key activity endpoint, with a -1.0 mmol/L mean placebo-adjusted sweat chloride change (p=0.7). |
| • | Potential confounders were observed in the trial, including, for example, higher than anticipated levels of variability in individual sweat chloride levels and differences in Trikafta exposure levels between the SION-719 and placebo periods. The Company is evaluating the impact of these on the interpretation of the trial data. |
| • | SION-719 was generally well tolerated when added to Trikafta for 14 days with most treatment emergent adverse events mild to moderate, no serious adverse events, and no meaningful trends in adverse events related to liver function tests. Based on these results, Sionna does not plan to advance SION-719 as an add-on to standard of care. The Company received the topline data on Friday, August 7, 2026, and is continuing to analyze the results of the PreciSION CF study. |
Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Dual Combination Trial
| • | The Phase 1 trial of SION-451 in dual combinations with either SION-2222 or SION-109 in healthy subjects, achieved the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic (PK) objectives, including target exposures defined prior to the Phase 2a PreciSION CF results. |
| • | Based on the totality of the data and target coverage observed, SION-451 + SION-2222 was identified as the preferred dual combination. |
| • | All SION-451 twice-daily + SION-2222 once-daily doses were generally well tolerated. One participant discontinued due to rash. |
| • | In the SION-451 twice-daily + SION-2222 twice-daily cohorts, most treatment emergent adverse events were mild to moderate, and no serious adverse events were reported. Two participants discontinued due to elevated liver function tests and flu-like symptoms. The SION-451 + SION-109 regimens were all generally well tolerated. |
| • | Sionna is evaluating next steps for the SION-451 program. |
“We are disappointed in the unexpected results from the Phase 2a trial. We are further evaluating the data to decide on next steps for the SION-451 dual combination,” said Mike Cloonan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sionna. “We would like to thank the CF study participants, investigators, and sites for their support in the PreciSION CF study and also thank the broader CF community, our employees, and our shareholders for their support throughout the process.”
Sionna ended Q2 with approximately $268.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The Company intends to take actions to preserve capital while evaluating next steps.
Webcast Details
Sionna Therapeutics’ live webcast will begin at 8:00 a.m. ET today, Monday, August 10th, 2026, and can be accessed via this link. Participants who prefer to listen via telephone, or ask a question, may register on Sionna’s Investor Relations website or by clicking here. A replay will be available on the “Events” page in the “Investors” section of Sionna’s website at https://investors.sionnatx.com/news-events/events.
About the PreciSION CF Phase 2a Proof-of-Concept Trial
The PreciSION CF Phase 2a trial (NCT07108153) was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial that enrolled 15 adult participants with CF homozygous for F508del on a stable dose of physician-prescribed Trikafta. The primary objective was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SION-719 when added to SOC. Secondary objectives were to assess the PK of SION-719 and the change in sweat chloride levels, an important measure of CFTR function, when SION-719 was added to SOC.
About the Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Dual Combination Trial
The Phase 1 healthy volunteer trial (NCT07035990) evaluated the safety, tolerability, and PK of varying doses of SION-451 in dual combinations with SION-2222 (galicaftor), a transmembrane domain 1 (TMD1)-directed CFTR corrector, and with SION-109, an intracellular loop 4 (ICL4)-directed CFTR corrector. A total of 120 participants were dosed across both dual combinations.
About Sionna Therapeutics
Sionna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to revolutionize the current treatment paradigm for cystic fibrosis (CF) by developing novel medicines that normalize the function of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. Sionna’s goal is to deliver differentiated medicines for people living with CF that can restore their CFTR function to as close to normal as possible by directly stabilizing CFTR’s nucleotide binding domain 1 (NBD1), which Sionna believes is central to potentially unlocking dramatic improvements in clinical outcomes and quality of life for people with CF. For more information about Sionna, visit www.sionnatx.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements about Sionna’s beliefs and expectations regarding: its goal of transforming the treatment paradigm for CF; the objectives and results of the development of its clinical and preclinical pipeline; the therapeutic potential, clinical benefits and safety of Sionna’s product
candidates, particularly in light of the PreciSION CF trial results; and other statements that are not historical facts. In some cases, the forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, risks associated with: uncertainties inherent in the development of product candidates, including the results of the PreciSION CF trial, potential confounders, and once studied further, what the data may mean for next steps for the SION-451 dual combination program, the CFHBE translational framework, future development of the Company’s pipeline, and operations; uncertainties about the impact of steps to preserve capital on the Company’s ability to engage in development; the Company’s ability to replicate positive results from earlier preclinical studies or clinical trials in current or future clinical trials; the Company’s ability to demonstrate that its product candidates are safe and effective for their proposed indications; the timing and outcome of interactions with regulatory authorities, and any regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries; the availability of funding sufficient for the Company’s operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; and general economic, industry and market conditions. These risks and uncertainties are described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Sionna’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Sionna’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Sionna explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements.
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