Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug trial aims to protect kids from rare swelling disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called donidalorsen in children aged 2 to 12 who have hereditary angioedema (HAE), a rare condition that causes sudden, severe swelling. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and well-tolerated in children, and to measure how it works in their b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:11 UTC
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First test of new drug for rare brain disease begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis is the first study in people to test the safety and side effects of an experimental drug called ION464 for multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disorder. About 40 adults with MSA will receive the drug or a placebo via a spinal injection to see how their bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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First human trial targets devastating brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called ION717 for people with prion disease, a rare and fatal brain disorder. The drug is delivered via a spinal injection and aims to reduce the harmful prion protein in the brain. Researchers will primarily check if the treatment is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Breakthrough drug trial offers hope for angelman syndrome families
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the experimental drug ION582 can improve symptoms in children and adults with Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects development. About 158 participants aged 2 to 50 will receive either the drug or a placebo for about 60 weeks, follo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Spinal injection trial offers new hope for angelman syndrome
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called ION582 for Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The drug is given as an injection into the spinal fluid. The main goals are to see if it's safe and how the body processes it in about 70 participants, including children under 2 years …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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First human trial launches for rare childhood brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is the first to test a new drug called ION356 in children with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain and nerves. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it when given as a spinal injection. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:10 UTC
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New drug tested for rare genetic disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called ION440 for people with MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it. The drug is given via a spinal injection, and the study will include both children and adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:22 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain disease in children to find clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) progresses over time in boys aged 6 months to 17 years. Researchers will collect spinal fluid, blood samples, and brain scans to identify biological markers that change as the disease advances. The information g…
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC