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Clinical trials sponsored by Argenx, explained in plain language.
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New hope for myositis patients: long-term drug safety trial underway
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called efgartigimod for adults with a group of muscle diseases known as idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM). Only people who completed an earlier study of this drug can join. Participants will receive the drug for up to 51 mon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:26 UTC
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ALS drug trial halted: no clear benefit seen
Disease control OngoingThis study tested an experimental drug called ARGX-119 in 60 adults with ALS to see if it was safe and could slow the disease. The trial was stopped early because early results showed the drug was unlikely to help patients meaningfully. No safety concerns caused the early stop, a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:15 UTC
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New shot could ease droopy eyelids and double vision in rare muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod for adults with ocular myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes eye muscle weakness like droopy eyelids or double vision. About 141 people will take part. In the first 7 weeks, half get the drug and half get a placebo; after that, eve…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:14 UTC
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New hope for nerve disease: long-term drug trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of a drug called ARGX-117 in adults with multifocal motor neuropathy, a condition that causes muscle weakness. About 51 people who completed an earlier trial will receive the drug intravenously over an extended period. The goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:14 UTC
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New drug aims to jumpstart kidneys after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ARGX-117 in people who receive a kidney from a deceased donor and are at risk for delayed graft function (when the kidney takes time to start working). About 103 participants will get either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:13 UTC
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New hope for rare muscle disease: drug trial targets patients standard treatments miss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an investigational drug called efgartigimod in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who do not have the typical acetylcholine receptor antibodies. The trial compares the drug to a placebo to see if it improves daily activities and muscle strength. Abou…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug hope for rare muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called empasiprubart against a placebo in adults with dermatomyositis, a rare disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. About 3 participants will receive the drug or placebo for 25 weeks, then be followed for safety over a year. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Sjögren's sufferers in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod in 631 adults with moderate-to-severe primary Sjögren's disease, an autoimmune condition causing dry eyes and mouth. The trial is double-blind and placebo-controlled, meaning some get the drug and some get a dummy shot, with an open-lab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term platelet control in rare bleeding disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod in adults with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, causing bleeding risks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps maintain healthy platelet levels over a year. Partici…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug tested for long-term safety in kids with rare muscle weakness disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called efgartigimod in children with generalized myasthenia gravis, a disease that causes muscle weakness. About 12 children who already took part in earlier studies will continue receiving the drug either through a vein or as a …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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Major study launches to uncover the Real-World impact of rare nerve disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 413 adults with multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) over time to learn how the disease progresses and affects daily life. Researchers will collect information on symptoms, quality of life, and healthcare costs during regular doctor visits. No experimental treatme…
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:13 UTC