Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug aims to shield kidneys during heart surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a single dose of ravulizumab given before heart surgery to see if it can prevent kidney damage and serious kidney problems in people with chronic kidney disease. About 736 adults will take part. The goal is to reduce the risk of major kidney events within 90 days…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New hope for stem cell transplant patients with dangerous blood clotting disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ravulizumab in 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 prevent death or worsening of the condition over 26 weeks. Par…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare heart disease: drug shows promise in japanese trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ALXN2060 (acoramidis) in 25 Japanese patients with a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM, which causes heart failure. The drug is taken as a tablet twice daily. Researchers measured how far patients could walk in 6 minutes and tracked heart-related…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: ravulizumab trial shows promise in china
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 3 trial tested ravulizumab in 18 adults in China with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder that destroys red blood cells. The study measured changes in LDH, a marker of red blood cell breakdown, to see if the drug could control the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for PNH patients in china: eculizumab shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested eculizumab in 25 adults with PNH in China who had not previously taken complement inhibitors. Participants received infusions over 62 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug reduced LDH levels, a marker of disease activity. Results showed a decrease in LDH, …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Real-World check: newer PNH drug holds up in routine care
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 120 adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who switched from the older drug eculizumab to the newer ravulizumab. Researchers measured changes in a blood marker called LDH to see if the new drug controlled red blood cell breakdown just as well or…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for tough myasthenia gravis cases? eculizumab trial in china
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 3 study tested eculizumab in 15 Chinese patients with refractory generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), a condition where standard treatments fail. Eculizumab is given by IV infusion and aims to improve daily living activities and muscle strength. The study mea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare post-transplant complication in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ravulizumab in 41 children who developed a serious blood clotting problem (TMA) after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could help control the condition and improve blood counts and kidney function. The treatment lasted 26 wee…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney disease: eculizumab trial shows promise in china
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug 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 stop blood clots and improve kidney function. All participants received eculizumab intrave…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare blistering skin condition
Disease control CompletedThis early 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 main goals were to check safety and see if the drug helps control the disease. While results may show some bene…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in rare nerve disease trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested the drug ravulizumab (Ultomiris) in 58 adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a rare condition where the immune system attacks the optic nerves and spinal cord. The goal was to see if the drug could prevent relapses. Participants rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New synthetic hormone shows promise for rare calcium disorder
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a synthetic parathyroid hormone analog called AZP-3601 in healthy volunteers and patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body doesn't produce enough parathyroid hormone. The study aimed to check safety and how the drug works i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:03 UTC
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Could a drug speed recovery from Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested the drug eculizumab in 57 people with severe Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder that can cause paralysis. Participants received either eculizumab or a placebo once a week for four weeks, alongside standard treatment. The study measured …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:47 UTC
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No treatment, just observation: large study looks at PNH blood cells
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at red and white blood cells in people with a rare blood disorder called PNH who also have bone marrow failure. Over 5,500 participants aged 10 and older with aplastic anemia or related conditions provided blood samples. The goal was simply to learn mo…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Does breakfast change how this heart drug works? small study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested how a high-fat, high-calorie meal affects the way the body processes acoramidis, a drug being developed for a rare heart condition. Eighteen healthy adults took a single dose of the drug either with or without food. The goal was to see if food change…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Massive PNH registry reveals Real-World treatment 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 medications, Soliris and Ultomiris, and to understand how PNH changes over time. Participants were followe…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC