Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New hope for rare hormone disorder: AZP-3601 trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new synthetic hormone called AZP-3601 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body doesn't produce enough parathyroid hormone. The goal was to check safety and how the drug works in the body. The trial involved 1…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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New drug shows promise in reducing NMOSD attacks
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ravulizumab in 58 adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a rare disease that causes inflammation in the nerves and spinal cord. The goal was to see if the drug could prevent or reduce relapses (sudden worsening of symptoms). Pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Real-World data shows ravulizumab keeps PNH in check after switch
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 120 Italian patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who switched from the older drug eculizumab to the newer ravulizumab. Researchers tracked changes in a blood marker called LDH to see how well the new treatment controlled the disease in ever…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New hope for rare muscle disease: drug eases daily struggles in chinese patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called eculizumab in 15 Chinese adults with refractory generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), a condition causing severe muscle weakness. The goal was to see if the drug could improve patients' ability to perform daily activities and reduce muscle weakness …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney disease: eculizumab shows promise in chinese trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called eculizumab in 25 children and adults in China with a rare kidney condition called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). The goal was to see if the drug could improve blood counts and kidney function. Participants received the drug and were mon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disease: drug trial shows promise in controlling PNH
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ravulizumab in 18 adults in China with a rare blood disease called PNH, which destroys red blood cells. The goal was to see if the drug could lower a key blood marker of cell damage and reduce the need for blood transfusions. Participants received …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:04 UTC
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New hope for GBS patients: drug trial aims to speed up recovery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called eculizumab in 57 people with severe Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve condition that can cause paralysis. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, along with standard treatment, to see if eculizumab helped them regain the abili…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare Post-Transplant blood disorder?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ravulizumab in 41 children who developed a serious blood clotting problem (thrombotic microangiopathy) after a stem cell transplant. The treatment was given for 26 weeks, and researchers checked if it helped improve blood counts and kidney function…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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New hope for blistering skin disease: early trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called bertilimumab in 11 adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed bullous pemphigoid, a condition that causes painful blisters. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can reduce disease activity. Participants received the drug and were monitore…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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New hope for stem cell transplant patients facing deadly blood clot disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ravulizumab in 148 people aged 12 and older who developed a serious blood clotting condition (thrombotic microangiopathy) after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could improve survival and prevent the condition from getting wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:13 UTC
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New hope for rare heart disease: drug trial shows promise in japanese patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ALXN2060 in 25 Japanese adults with a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM, which causes heart failure. The goal was to see if the drug helps patients walk farther, reduces hospital stays, and improves survival over 30 months. All participants recei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:38 UTC
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Breakfast vs. no breakfast: does food change how this drug works?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a high-fat, high-calorie meal changes the way the drug acoramidis is processed in the body. 18 healthy adults took the drug once with food and once without, and researchers measured drug levels in their blood. The results will help decide if acoramidis sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Massive PNH registry reveals Real-World drug safety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected health information from over 6,000 people with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder. The goal was to track the safety of two drugs, Soliris and Ultomiris, and understand how the disease progresses over time. Participants included b…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC