Astrazeneca
Clinical trials sponsored by Astrazeneca, explained in plain language.
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Experimental KRAS drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AZD0022 in 17 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer) that have a specific KRASG12D mutation. The study was stopped early, but researchers were checking if the drug is safe and shrinks tumors …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:49 UTC
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Kidney drug study halted: hope for slowing disease with potassium control
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) to see if it could slow the worsening of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in people who also have high potassium levels or are at risk for it. Over 1,100 adults with moderate-to-severe CKD took SZC or a placebo alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Heart-Kidney drug study halted after just 8 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding a new drug called AZD5462 to standard treatment (dapagliflozin) could help people with both heart failure and moderate kidney disease. The goal was to see how the combination affected sodium excretion and other health markers. Only 8 participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Promising nasal polyp drug trial halted early – what it means
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called benralizumab in 295 adults with severe nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis. The goal was to see if it could shrink polyps and improve breathing and smell better than a placebo. The trial was stopped early, so the full results are not available, but …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Lung cancer combo study halted early after only 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of the targeted drug osimertinib and chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has uncommon EGFR mutations. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and delay cancer growth. However, the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Crohn's drug study cut short: only 18 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of the drug brazikumab for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. It was designed for patients who had already completed or left an earlier study of the same drug. The study was terminated early and only enrolled 18 participants,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:07 UTC
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NASH patients watched, not treated, in new registry study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to collect information about Chinese patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver scarring. Researchers aimed to describe patient characteristics, how they are diagnosed and treated in real life, and their knowledge about the disease. Over 1…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:52 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study ends early after just one volunteer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see how a drug called ceralasertib affects the way the body processes three other drugs (Drug X, Y, and Z) in people with advanced solid tumours. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to measure drug levels in the bloo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:38 UTC
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Asthma study aims to better understand severe uncontrolled disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at adults with severe uncontrolled asthma in Germany to see how well their asthma was controlled over 12 months. Participants used a simple questionnaire called AIRQ® to track symptoms, medication use, and risk of flare-ups. The goal was to gather real-world inf…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:37 UTC
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Early-Stage drug safety trial halted: no direct patient benefit
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested the safety and how the body processes a new drug called AZD0233 in healthy adults aged 18 to 50. The trial was stopped early and did not involve people with the heart condition it was being developed for. The main goal was to check for side effects a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Kidney blood flow drug study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study aimed to see if the experimental drug AZD3427 could improve blood flow to the kidneys in people with heart failure and reduced kidney function. Only 10 participants were planned, and the study was terminated early. The main goal was to measure changes in ki…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Researchers investigate hidden heart disease in russian patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how often a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) occurs in Russian patients with a common type of heart failure. Researchers planned to review medical records of 1,770 patients and then examine those with high…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to predict dangerous side effect
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 83 adults with advanced lung cancer who were starting standard treatments. The goal was to collect data to help develop a digital tool that can better predict when patients might develop a serious lung inflammation called pneumonitis. The study did not test an…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:56 UTC