Boehringer Ingelheim
Clinical trials sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, explained in plain language.
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Liver pressure drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a medicine called Avenciguat could lower high blood pressure in the main vein to the liver in adults with cirrhosis. Participants took either a low or high dose of the drug or a placebo twice a day for 24 weeks. The trial was terminated early, so resu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Promising cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new pill, BI 907828, in adults with advanced cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, lung, or bladder that have a specific genetic change (MDM2 amplification). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, but the results may st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:14 UTC
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New drug hope for rare skin disease falls short: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a medicine called spesolimab in people aged 12 and older with Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic skin condition causing redness and scaling. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 4 months, then everyone could get the drug. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:12 UTC
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Spesolimab's Long-Term safety under review for chronic skin condition
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at the long-term safety of spesolimab for people with palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), a skin condition causing painful blisters on hands and feet. Participants who benefited from spesolimab in earlier studies continue monthly injections for up to 5 years. Doctors …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:09 UTC
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New drug aims to quiet chronic cough in lung disease patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called BI 1839100 to see if it could reduce chronic coughing in adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). Participants took different doses of the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. Coughing was me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:08 UTC
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Early-Stage drug study in healthy men seeks to understand safety and absorption
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study looked at a new drug called BI 3009947 in 40 healthy men. The goal was to check its safety and how the body absorbs it. The study also compared two different pill versions and tested the effect of food. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:14 UTC
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PET scans reveal where cancer drug goes in patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study used special PET scans to track an experimental drug (BI 754111) in patients with advanced lung or head/neck cancer. The goal was to see where the drug goes in the body and how much reaches tumors. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 15:10 UTC