Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Clinical trials sponsored by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, explained in plain language.
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New obesity shot enters first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ALN-6222 in 88 adults with obesity (BMI 30-40). Participants receive a single injection of either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug, not weight loss. It is the first time this…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ALN-BCAT, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in people with advanced or metastatic liver cancer that has a specific genetic mutation (WNT pathway). The trial aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to boost insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of a new drug, ALN-4324, to see if it improves how the body uses insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. About 40 adults who are on a stable dose of metformin will take part. The main goal is to measure changes in insulin sensitivity using a glucose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New shot every 6 months could slow rare nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called nucresiran in 125 people with a rare inherited condition that damages nerves (hATTR-PN). The drug is given as a shot under the skin every 6 months and aims to slow nerve damage and improve quality of life. Researchers will compare it to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New obesity drug combo aims for greater weight loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ALN-2232, given alone or together with the approved weight-loss drug tirzepatide, in 156 adults with obesity. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and leads to more weight loss than either drug alone. Participants will receive…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ALN-5288 in 50 adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to safely reduce tau protein levels in the brain. The main goal is to check safety and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New shot aims to tackle obesity and diabetes together
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called ALN-4324 in two groups: healthy overweight volunteers and overweight patients with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to check the drug's safety and how well it controls blood sugar. Participants receive either the drug or a plac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a Twice-Yearly shot prevent heart attacks in Tough-to-Treat hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study is testing an injectable drug called zilebesiran in about 11,000 adults whose high blood pressure is not well controlled despite taking at least two standard medications. Participants also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. The goal is to see if add…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New spinal injection aims to tame Huntington's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called ALN-HTT02 in 66 adults with Huntington's disease. The drug is given as a single injection into the spine to see if it is safe and how it affects the body. The goal is to reduce levels of the harmful protein that causes the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug aims to cut deaths and heart crises in rare amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a drug called nucresiran in 1250 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage the heart. Participants receive either nucresiran or a placebo every 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug reduces deaths and heart-related hos…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug targets Alzheimer's proteins in Early-Onset patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called ALN-APP (mivelsiran) in 60 adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given via a spinal injection to see if it safely lowers certain proteins linked to Alzheimer's in the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ALN-6400 for people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. First, healthy volunteers will receive a single dose to check safety. Then, HHT patients will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New shot aims to lower blood pressure for months
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of an experimental drug called ALN-AGT01 in adults with mild to moderate high blood pressure who have already been treated with another drug, zilebesiran. The goal is to see if it safely helps control blood pressure by measuring changes in blood pre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug aims to stop brain bleeds in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ALN-APP in 200 adults with cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition that causes bleeding in the brain. The drug is given via spinal injection and aims to slow disease progression and reduce new brain bleeds. Participants will be …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug ALN-4285 tested for safety in healthy people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing the safety and tolerability of a single dose of ALN-4285 in 76 healthy adults. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The study does not aim to treat an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug ALN-4915 tested for safety in healthy people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing the safety and tolerability of a new drug called ALN-4915 in 44 healthy adults. Participants receive a single injection of either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. Since this …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy safety of rare disease drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study monitors pregnancy outcomes in women who took patisiran-LNP for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis. Researchers will track birth defects, pregnancy complications, and infant health. The goal is to better understand the drug's safety during pregnancy, not to test a new treatme…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive global study aims to unlock secrets of rare heart and nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 1,500 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that damages the heart and nerves, for many years. Researchers will track how the disease progresses, how patients are treated in real-world settings, and the safety of two approved drugs, pat…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New patient registry aims to unlock secrets of rare liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a global registry that will follow about 150 people with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) over time. Researchers will collect information on how the disease progresses, how it is managed in real-world settings, and the safety and effectiveness of approved treatments li…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Global study tracks Real-World impact of new heart drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 2000 adults with a heart condition called ATTR-CM, where abnormal proteins build up and weaken the heart. Researchers want to see how patients do on a drug called vutrisiran in everyday medical care, not just in a controlled trial. They will measure s…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC