Janssen Research & Development, Llc
Clinical trials sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, Llc, explained in plain language.
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New combo aims to wipe out hidden myeloma cells after transplant
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding daratumumab (a targeted antibody) to standard lenalidomide maintenance therapy can clear remaining cancer cells in people with multiple myeloma who still have minimal residual disease after a stem cell transplant. About 200 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug combo shows promise in patients who Can't have chemo
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—TAR-200 (placed directly into the bladder) and cetrelimab (an immunotherapy given by IV)—in 163 people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who were scheduled for bladder removal surgery and could not or would not take standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New study targets psoriasis treatment gap in skin of color patients
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 3 trial tested the drug guselkumab (Tremfya) in 211 people with skin of color who have moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis or scalp psoriasis. Participants received either guselkumab or a placebo injection. The study measured how well the drug cleared skin le…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 1/2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, amivantamab and docetaxel, in 12 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had spread. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combo could shrink tumors. The study focused on patients whose cance…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a shot keep smoldering myeloma from igniting?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 study tested whether the drug daratumumab, given as a shot under the skin, could delay or prevent smoldering multiple myeloma from turning into active multiple myeloma. 390 people with high-risk smoldering myeloma were randomly assigned to receive daratumumab or to b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pill could shield heart attack survivors from future clots
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 study tested whether milvexian, an oral blood thinner, can reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attack, stroke, or death in people who recently had an acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or unstable angina). Over 14,000 participants took …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise in taming psoriatic arthritis flares
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 study tested guselkumab, a drug given by injection, in 741 adults with active psoriatic arthritis. The goal was to see if it reduces joint pain and swelling. Participants received either guselkumab or a placebo. The main measure was a 20% improvement in arthritis sym…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Long-Term psoriasis relief
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral medication, JNJ-77242113, for long-term control of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. 227 adults who completed a previous 16-week study continued treatment for up to 36 more weeks. The goal was to see how well the drug kept skin clear over time.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for myeloma patients ineligible for transplant
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 study tested whether adding daratumumab to a standard three-drug regimen (bortezomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone) helps people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not candidates for stem cell transplant. The main goal was to see if more patients achieve a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with severe colitis: drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ustekinumab in 112 children 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 and help the colon heal. Children first received…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for rare genetic tumor types
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested the drug erdafitinib in 316 adults and children with advanced solid tumors that have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Participants took erdafitinib tablets daily. The study is now complete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New psoriasis pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral tablet called JNJ-77242113 in 90 adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could improve psoriasis symptoms by at least 75% com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat psoriasis: guselkumab targets sensitive areas
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 3 trial tested the drug guselkumab against a placebo in 338 adults with moderate plaque psoriasis covering only 2-15% of their body but including special sites like the scalp, face, or genitals. The goal was to see if guselkumab could clear or nearly clear ps…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo aims to stop prostate cancer relapse after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding apalutamide to standard hormone therapy after prostate removal surgery can keep prostate cancer from coming back in high-risk patients. 108 men who had surgery for non-spread prostate cancer took the drug combo for up to 2 years. Researchers check…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop myeloma before it starts?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested three different schedules of the drug daratumumab in 123 people with smoldering multiple myeloma, a condition that often progresses to active multiple myeloma. The goal was to see how well each schedule controlled the disease and led to complete response…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment called JNJ-75229414, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) engineered to attack prostate cancer cells. The study involved 15 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had already been treated with other…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New pill could tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 2b trial tested an oral tablet called JNJ-77242113 against placebo in 252 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce symptoms and inflammation better than a dummy pill. Researchers measured clinical respons…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat psoriatic arthritis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two drugs (guselkumab and golimumab) works better than one drug alone for people with active psoriatic arthritis who didn't get enough relief from previous TNF-alpha blockers. 91 adults took part. The goal was to see if the combo could help mor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for preventing severe anemia in unborn babies
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called M281 (nipocalimab) in 25 pregnant women at high risk for early-onset severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), a condition where the mother's immune system attacks the baby's red blood cells. The goal was to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Gene therapy offers hope for rare blindness
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called botaretigene sparoparvovec for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition that causes progressive vision loss. The study involves 105 participants who receive the therapy via injection under the retina. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Promising combo tackles relapsed myeloma in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called daratumumab, given together with two standard treatments (lenalidomide and dexamethasone), in 45 people whose multiple myeloma had returned or stopped responding to prior therapy. The main goal was to check safety and see how many patients resp…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to slow vision loss from dry AMD
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gene therapy called JNJ-81201887 in 305 people with geographic atrophy, a late stage of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. The treatment is injected into the eye and aims to slow the growth of damaged areas. Researchers measured chan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New pill could fight bladder cancer when standard therapy fails
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a daily pill called erdafitinib against standard chemotherapy for people with a high-risk bladder cancer that returned after BCG treatment. The study enrolled 107 participants whose tumors have specific FGFR gene changes. The goal was to see if erdafitin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug JNJ-70218902 tested in 82 patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called JNJ-70218902 in 82 people with advanced solid tumors, including prostate cancer. The drug works by redirecting the body's immune T cells to attack cancer cells. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects, not…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New psoriasis pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called JNJ-77242113 in 255 adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The goal was to see if different doses could clear at least 75% of skin symptoms after 16 weeks compared to a placebo. Participants had psoriasis for at least 6 mont…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Gene therapy watch: 5-Year safety check for inherited blindness treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 42 people who received a gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease that causes blindness. The goal was to check the treatment's safety over up to 5 years. Researchers also looked at whether patients' vision and ability to move ar…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug shows promise for tough prostate cancer
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 specific DNA repair issues. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the disease. Results may help identify which patients coul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, JNJ-64619178, in 114 people with advanced cancers (including solid tumors, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug nipocalimab aims to tame lupus flares
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested nipocalimab, an intravenous drug, in 228 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants received either nipocalimab or a placebo, alongside standard treatments. The main goal was to see if nipocalimab could reduce lupus disease activ…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Promising combo therapy targets rare protein disease in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding daratumumab to standard chemotherapy (CyBorD) helps people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. About 416 adults took part. The goal was to see if the combination leads to better blood res…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with Crohn's: drug aims to tame gut inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether ustekinumab, a drug that blocks inflammation, can help children aged 2 to 17 with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. 101 participants first received the drug through an IV, then some continued with injections while others got a placebo. The goal was to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New IV drug shows promise for kids with stubborn arthritis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an intravenous drug called golimumab in 130 children with active juvenile idiopathic arthritis that did not improve with methotrexate. The main goal was to measure how the drug moves through the body over time. The study was completed and provides information on…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Sjogren's sufferers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called nipocalimab in 163 adults with primary Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease causing dryness and fatigue. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal was to see if nipocalimab could reduce overall dis…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New IV drug shows promise for stiff spine disease
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested golimumab, an anti-inflammatory biologic, given as an IV infusion to 208 people with active ankylosing spondylitis. Participants received either golimumab or a placebo. The main goal was to see if more people on golimumab had at least a 20% improvement i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in slowing blood cancer progression
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 study compared a three-drug combination (daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) against the standard two-drug regimen (lenalidomide and dexamethasone) in 737 people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who could not undergo high-dose chemotherapy and stem cel…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 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 the standard drug certolizumab works better than certolizumab alone for people with active rheumatoid arthritis. It involved 103 adults who still had moderate to severe symptoms despite trying other advanced treatments. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise in early blood cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called JNJ-75348780 in 147 people with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goals were to check safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of ibrutinib and rituximab against other standard drug pairs in 36 people with mantle cell lymphoma that had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to check safety and side effects, and to keep giving the treatment to those …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New pill takes aim at hard-to-treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called JNJ-74856665 in 153 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The main goals were to find safe doses and check for side effects when given alone or with oth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New hope for Crohn's: ustekinumab trial targets 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 later by injection, and researcher…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:23 UTC
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Could a simple blood test catch lung hypertension early?
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study looked for specific molecules in the blood (called microRNAs) that could help detect pulmonary hypertension (PH) early. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 907 participants who had or were scheduled for a right heart catheterization, the standard diagnost…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:39 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield seniors from dangerous e. coli infections
Prevention CompletedThis study tested an experimental vaccine (ExPEC10V) in 836 healthy adults aged 60 to 85 to see if it can prevent infections caused by a harmful type of E. coli. Participants received one of three vaccine doses or a placebo, and researchers monitored side effects and immune respo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop dangerous e. coli infections in seniors
Prevention CompletedThis large Phase 3 trial tested a vaccine called ExPEC9V in nearly 18,000 adults aged 60 and older who had a urinary tract infection in the past two years. The goal was to see if the vaccine could prevent invasive E. coli disease, a serious infection that can spread to the blood …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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One shot, two protections? new study combines e. coli and flu vaccines for seniors
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a new vaccine against certain E. coli bacteria (ExPEC9V) can be given at the same time as a high-dose flu shot in adults aged 65 and older. The goal was to see if the immune response to both vaccines remains strong when given together. About 959 particip…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a sleep pill lift depression? new trial tests seltorexant
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding seltorexant, a sleep-related drug, to standard antidepressants helps improve depression symptoms in adults with major depression and insomnia. About 588 participants who hadn't responded well enough to their current antidepressant took either selt…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New pill targets joylessness in depression – phase 3 trial complete
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding aticaprant to a standard antidepressant helps adults with major depression who still feel little pleasure or interest (anhedonia). About 444 people took either aticaprant or a placebo pill for 6 weeks. The main goal was to see if depressive sympto…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug aims to restore joy in depressed patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called aticaprant in 513 adults with major depression who still had symptoms—especially loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia)—even after taking standard antidepressants. Participants took either aticaprant or a placebo pill alongside their usual antide…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New Long-Acting HIV shot tested in healthy people
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested a long-acting injectable form of the HIV drug rilpivirine, alone or with another drug called cabotegravir, in 126 healthy adults. The goal was to see how the body processes the drugs and whether they are safe. This trial does not test treatment or pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study maps Real-Life treatment for depression with anhedonia
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 545 people with major depressive disorder who also have anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure) and whose current antidepressants weren't working well enough. Researchers tracked their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes to better understand the disease and h…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study tracks High-Risk pregnancies to improve newborn health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 17 pregnant women and their babies who were at high risk for early onset severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (EOS-HDFN). The goal was to see how the condition is currently managed and what outcomes occur. No new drugs were tested; instead, resear…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:16 UTC