Pasithea Therapeutics Reports Positive Early Trial Results for PAS-004 in Neurofibromatosis

Pasithea Therapeutics (KTTA) reported positive early trial results for PAS-004 in treating neurofibromatosis. All 15 participants showed reductions in cutaneous neurofibroma (cNF) surface area, with a median best reduction of 41%. The FDA cleared the IND for a Phase 2 trial. The company will discuss the data in a webcast on November 13, 2026.

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Published Nov 13, 2026, 7:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$KTTABullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The data addresses an unmet need for NF1 patients, potentially positioning PAS-004 as a first‑in‑class oral therapy and unlocking further funding and partnership opportunities.

02

Market read

Positive early‑stage data is likely to trigger a short‑term price rally in KTTA and may influence sentiment toward other MEK inhibitor programs.

03

What to watch

The trial size is small (15‑18 evaluable patients) and open‑label; market may overprice short‑term optimism.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: pre‑market today, webcast at 7:00 a.m. EST

Background

Pasithea Therapeutics (Nasdaq: KTTA) presented Phase 1/1b data at the 2026 European Neurofibromatosis Conference, showing reductions in cutaneous and plexiform neurofibromas with a favorable safety profile.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$KTTABullishHigh confidence
Context

Pasithea Therapeutics disclosed positive Phase 1/1b trial results for PAS-004, the first public release of this data.

Expected impact

upward pressure as market prices in the encouraging efficacy and safety profile

Evidence & confidence

First‑time disclosure of meaningful efficacy (median 41% cNF reduction, up to 71% at Phase‑2 doses) and no serious safety signals typically drives biotech shares higher.

Market effects

Strengthens the neurofibromatosis treatment pipeline and may lift peer biotech stocks developing MEK inhibitors.

US biotech sector could see modest gains; European investors tracking the conference may react similarly.

Limited to biotech/healthcare investors; no broad market effect.

Counterpoint

If later data fails to confirm durability or safety, the initial rally could reverse; investors should watch for longer‑term follow‑up results.

Key entities

  • Pasithea Therapeutics Corp.

    Clinical‑stage biotech developing oral MEK inhibitor PAS-004.

  • European Neurofibromatosis Conference

    Venue where the trial data were presented.

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