Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called zolbetuximab that targets a protein (CLDN18.2) found in many stomach and gastroesophageal junction tumors. The drug is given alone or with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy to see how well it controls tumor growth. The study includes 143 adults with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for toddlers with bladder nerve damage: mirabegron trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a liquid medicine called mirabegron in children aged 6 months to 3 years who have bladder problems due to nerve damage (neurogenic detrusor overactivity). The goal is to see if the medicine helps the bladder hold more urine safely, reducing leaks and pressure. Ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called enfortumab vedotin in 329 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Researchers also check how long the effect lasts and monitor side effects. Some participants also receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in tough pancreatic cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding zolbetuximab to standard chemotherapy helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. Zolbetuximab targets a protein (CLDN18.2) found in most pancreatic tumors, helping the immune system attack the cancer. About 393 adults whose cancer …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outperform chemo for advanced bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced urothelial cancer that has spread. About 886 participants who have not had prior treatment for their advanced cancer…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Chemo combo shows promise in slowing stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding zolbetuximab, an antibody that targets the Claudin 18.2 protein found on many stomach tumors, to standard chemotherapy can delay cancer progression in people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. About 565 adults whose …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding zolbetuximab (a drug that targets a protein called Claudin 18.2 found on many stomach tumors) to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 500 adults…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New triple therapy targets FLT3-Mutated leukemia in frail patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—gilteritinib, venetoclax, and azacitidine—in people newly diagnosed with a fast-growing form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a FLT3 gene change. Participants are older or have other health issues that prevent them from receiv…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted drug plus chemo enters early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called zolbetuximab combined with standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced pancreatic cancer. The drug targets a protein on cancer cells to help the immune system attack the tumor. The main goals are to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer patients: drug may tame hot flashes without hormones
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests fezolinetant, a non-hormonal drug, for treating hot flashes in women with hormone-positive breast cancer who are on hormone therapy. About 984 women will take either fezolinetant or a placebo daily for a year. The goal is to see if fezolinetant reduces the number…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New allergy shot aims to tame dust mite misery
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new biologic drug called ASP2390, given as a skin injection, in 28 adults with house dust mite allergies. The main goal is to check safety and how the immune system responds, not yet whether it works. If successful, it could lead to a new way to eas…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC