8-K current report · filed Feb 27, 2026

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) 8-K Current Report: February 27, 2026

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Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (AARD) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on February 27, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events). Voluntary pause of Phase 3 HERO trial for ARD-101 in Prader-Willi Syndrome hyperphagia: a major clinical setback.

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Item 8.01 · Other Events

  • Voluntary pause of Phase 3 HERO trial for ARD-101 in Prader-Willi Syndrome hyperphagia: a major clinical setback
  • Trial suspension signals potential safety signal, enrollment issue, or regulatory concern; reason not disclosed in Item 8.01
  • Phase 3 halt is high-stakes: PWS is a rare disease with no approved hyperphagia treatment, making ARD-101 a key pipeline asset
  • Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 press release for root cause, timeline for resumption, and any FDA involvement

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