Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Hope for rare kidney patients: new drug shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called pegcetacoplan in 124 adults and teens with two rare kidney diseases (C3G and IC-MPGN). The goal was to see if the drug could reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage, compared to a placebo. Participants received injections twice a week …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:34 UTC
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New syringe design tested for eye disease treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a prefilled syringe makes it safer and easier to give pegcetacoplan injections for geographic atrophy, a form of advanced age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. Forty-four adults aged 60 and older received the injection in one eye. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing vision loss from dry macular degeneration
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called pegcetacoplan for people with geographic atrophy, a late stage of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 792 participants who had already been in earlier studies received the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients with rare kidney disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called pegcetacoplan in 13 adults whose rare kidney disease (C3G or IC-MPGN) came back after a kidney transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce signs of disease in kidney tissue. Participants received the drug or standard care, and r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC