Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug aims to cut Blood-Letting in rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sapablursen in 50 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. Participants currently need regular blood removal (phlebotomy) to manage their condition. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce how often …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug eplontersen tested for Long-Term safety in heart disease patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called eplontersen in people with ATTR-CM, a heart condition caused by abnormal protein buildup. About 1400 adults who completed earlier studies will receive eplontersen injections. Researchers will monitor side effects, kidne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental drug zilganersen aims to slow rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether zilganersen (ION373) can improve or stabilize motor function in people with Alexander disease, a rare genetic brain disorder. Fifty-four participants aged 2 to 65 will receive either the drug or a placebo injected into the spine. The study measure…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Promising Gene-Targeting drug for ALS enters final trial phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ION363 in people with a rare, inherited form of ALS caused by FUS gene mutations. The goal is to see if the drug can slow the disease and help people live longer. About 89 participants will receive the drug via spinal injection. This i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise in preventing hereditary swelling attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of donidalorsen, a drug given as a shot under the skin, to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE). HAE causes sudden, painful swelling in various body parts. The trial involves 154 participants who previously complet…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for rare fat disorder: safety trial of olezarsen underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety of a new drug, olezarsen, in 24 adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a rare condition causing extremely high blood fats. All participants have previously taken volanesorsen. The study monitors side effects like low platelet counts and k…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare fat disorder in extended trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a rare condition causing extremely high blood fats. It tests a drug called olezarsen, given as a shot under the skin, to see if it can lower triglycerides over months to years. Participants are 60 patients who…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of rare nerve disease
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of a drug called eplontersen in people with a rare inherited nerve disease called hATTR-PN. About 151 participants who completed earlier studies will receive regular injections of eplontersen. The goal is to see if the drug rem…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug shows promise for dangerous fat levels in blood
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety of a drug called olezarsen in people with severely high triglycerides, a condition that raises the risk of pancreatitis and heart disease. About 885 participants who completed earlier studies will receive olezarsen injections for up to three …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Heart scan study sees if new drug clears sticky proteins
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the drug eplontersen can reduce abnormal protein buildup in the heart for people with a condition called ATTR-CM. About 150 participants from a larger trial will get heart scans after 140 weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if the drug helps clear t…
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Heart scans reveal hidden protein buildup in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses MRI scans to measure amyloid protein buildup in the hearts of up to 150 people with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Participants are already enrolled in a larger treatment trial. The goal is to see how amyloid levels change over time, not …
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC