Janssen Research & Development, Llc
Clinical trials sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, Llc, explained in plain language.
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Double-Drug attack on psoriatic arthritis shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two drugs (guselkumab and golimumab) works better than one drug alone for active psoriatic arthritis. It involved 91 adults whose arthritis was not well controlled by previous TNF-alpha therapy. The main goal was to see if more people achieved …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:36 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding nipocalimab to certolizumab works better than certolizumab alone for people with active rheumatoid arthritis who had not improved with other advanced treatments. 103 adults with moderate to severe RA took part. The main goal was to measure changes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:36 UTC
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Gene therapy shows promise for rare eye disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gene therapy called AAV5-RPGR for people with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic eye disease that causes vision loss. The trial included 105 participants aged 3 and older. The main goal was to see if the treatment improved their ability to navigate a maz…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:35 UTC
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New IV drug shows promise for kids with stubborn arthritis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called golimumab in 130 children with active juvenile idiopathic arthritis that did not improve with methotrexate. The drug is given through a vein and works by blocking a protein that causes inflammation. The main goal was to see how the drug moves throu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:33 UTC
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Promising combo therapy shows hope for rare amyloid disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding daratumumab to standard chemotherapy (CyBorD) works better than chemotherapy alone for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. 416 adults took part. The goal was to see if the combinat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:33 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: targeted drug shows promise in Gene-Mutated tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called niraparib in 289 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to other parts of the body. Only men with certain DNA repair gene changes were included. The goal was to see if niraparib could shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new combination of drugs (daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) in 45 people with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to see if the combination was safe and how many patients saw their cancer shrink…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New pill for tough blood cancers enters first human tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called JNJ-74856665 in 153 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The main goal was to find safe doses and check for side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein that cancer cells need to grow. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New antibody weapon targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called JNJ-75348780 in 147 people with two types of blood cancer (non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that had come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is a special antibody designed to help the immu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Promising combo slows blood cancer in patients not fit for transplant
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding daratumumab to standard treatment (lenalidomide and dexamethasone) helps people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma live longer without their cancer getting worse. The trial included 737 adults who were not healthy enough for a stem cell transpl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in reducing disease activity
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug, nipocalimab, against a placebo in 228 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The goal was to see if nipocalimab could better control lupus disease activity, such as reducing skin rashes and joint pain, without worsening other symptoms…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC
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Gene therapy watch: 5-Year safety check for inherited blindness treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 42 people who had already received a gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease that causes vision loss. The main goal was to check the treatment's long-term safety over up to 5 years. Researchers also looked at changes in functio…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC
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New hope for Crohn's: drug shows promise in chinese patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug ustekinumab (STELARA) in 182 Chinese adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce symptoms and heal the gut lining over 52 weeks. Participants received the drug by IV and then injections, and researchers t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in keeping High-Risk prostate cancer at bay
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding apalutamide to standard hormone therapy after prostate removal surgery could delay cancer recurrence in 108 men with high-risk, non-spreading prostate cancer. The treatment aims to keep prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels low, a sign that the c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:04 UTC
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New IV treatment shows promise for chronic back pain condition
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called golimumab given through a vein (IV) in 208 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce symptoms like pain and improve function compared to a placeb…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New hope for smoldering myeloma: daratumumab doses tested
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three different schedules of the drug daratumumab in 123 people with smoldering multiple myeloma, a condition that can turn into active cancer. The goal was to see which dose schedule works best to control the disease and prevent it from progressing. Participant…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New hope for kids with Crohn's: drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ustekinumab in 101 children with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce symptoms and keep the disease under control. Children first received the drug through an IV, then some continued with injections to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early human testing
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called JNJ-64619178 in 114 adults with advanced cancers (like lymphoma, solid tumors, or myelodysplastic syndromes) that had not responded to other treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The drug …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New pill shows promise for ulcerative colitis sufferers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called JNJ-77242113 in 252 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a condition causing inflammation in the colon. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding better than a placebo. Participants took the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:30 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term psoriasis control
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medication, JNJ-77242113, for long-term control of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. A total of 227 adults who completed a prior study took the drug for up to 36 weeks. The main goal was to see how many achieved at least 75% clearer skin. This treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:24 UTC
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Hope for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma: new combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and rituximab, against other standard treatments for people with mantle cell lymphoma that had come back or stopped responding to therapy. The main goal was to check safety and allow people who were benefiting to keep receiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:24 UTC
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Promising results for psoriasis drug in skin of color patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug guselkumab in 213 people with skin of color who have moderate-to-severe plaque or scalp psoriasis. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if guselkumab could significantly clear psoriasis patches and reduce …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:24 UTC
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New psoriasis pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug, JNJ-77242113, in 255 adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The goal was to see if different doses could improve skin symptoms by at least 75% after 16 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo. The results…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:22 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden lung disease before It's too late
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked for special markers in the blood that could help doctors find pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) earlier. Over 900 people took part, and researchers compared the blood test results to the standard diagnostic procedure (right heart catheter…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Double vaccine study aims to shield seniors from e. coli and flu
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a new vaccine against a serious E. coli infection (ExPEC9V) can be given at the same time as the high-dose flu shot in adults 65 and older. About 959 volunteers received either both vaccines together or separately to check if the immune response stays st…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC
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New pill may help people with depression who Can't feel pleasure
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called aticaprant in 513 adults with major depression who also had moderate-to-severe loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia) and whose current antidepressants weren't working well enough. Participants took either aticaprant or a placebo pill along with …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC
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New hope for psoriasis sufferers: drug clears skin in tough spots
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called guselkumab against a placebo in 338 adults with moderate plaque psoriasis that also affects special areas like the scalp or nails. The goal was to see if the drug could clear or nearly clear the skin. Results showed guselkumab was more effective th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC
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New study sheds light on depression with loss of pleasure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 545 people with major depressive disorder who also experience anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure) and whose current antidepressants were not working well enough. Researchers aimed to understand their background, disease features, and what treatments they…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:33 UTC