Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Clinical trials sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kidney disease: Long-Term drug safety trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called iptacopan for adults with a kidney disease called primary IgA nephropathy. Participants have already completed earlier studies and will continue taking the drug to monitor side effects and see if it helps slow kidney damag…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug PIT565 enters human testing for rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, PIT565, in 57 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug PIT565 enters human safety trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called PIT565 in about 54 people with active lupus who have not gotten better with standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive increasing doses of the drug and be…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new radioactive drug, 225Ac-PSMA-R2, in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a specific marker called PSMA. The trial will check…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests a new drug, JSB462 (luxdegalutamide), combined with a radioactive therapy (Pluvicto) in 138 men with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after prior treatments. The study aims to see if the combination works …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug VHB937 aims to slow ALS progression in Early-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug VHB937 can slow the decline in function and delay the need for breathing support in people with early-stage ALS. About 251 participants will receive either VHB937 or a placebo for 40 weeks, followed by an open-label extension…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise for tough thyroid cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether two targeted cancer pills, dabrafenib and trametinib, can help people with advanced thyroid cancer that has a specific gene change (BRAF V600E) and no longer responds to radioactive iodine. About 153 adults who have already tried one or two other …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids' brain tumor drugs tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 165 children who previously took dabrafenib and/or trametinib for certain brain tumors. Researchers want to see if these drugs are safe over the long term and how they affect growth. The children continue their treatment and are monitored for side effects and d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PNH patients get extended access to iptacopan in safety follow-up
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and tolerability of iptacopan in adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who have already completed earlier phase 2 or 3 studies with the drug. About 208 participants will continue taking iptacopan and be monitored for side e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on hard-to-treat muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called rapcabtagene autoleucel for people with severe idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (muscle inflammation) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. About 21 adults will receive either this cell therapy or a comparator. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo of radioactive drug and chemo tackles Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new approach for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It combines a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells with a standard chemotherapy pill (capecitabi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a Twice-Yearly shot stop artery plaque from growing?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether inclisiran, a drug given as a shot every 6 months, can reduce plaque buildup in the heart's arteries when added to standard statin therapy. About 608 adults with mild artery blockages (less than 50%) and no prior heart events will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Radioactive cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new combination of drugs for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The experimental treatment includes a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells, plu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug fabhalta tracked in kidney disease patients
Disease control OngoingThis study will follow 50 people with C3 glomerulopathy, a rare kidney disease, who are taking the drug Fabhalta. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is and how well it works in everyday clinical settings. They will track infections, side effects, and kidney function over t…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rare blood vessel disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the oral drug iptacopan to standard therapy (rituximab) helps people with active ANCA vasculitis achieve and maintain remission. About 84 adults with newly diagnosed or relapsed disease will receive either iptacopan or a placebo, plus stand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Breast cancer drug ribociclib made available Long-Term in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the targeted cancer drug ribociclib for people with metastatic breast cancer who are already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis trial. About 134 participants will keep taking ribociclib, sometimes with other hormone therapies, while re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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PNH drug iptacopan under safety microscope: infection risk tracked
Disease control OngoingThis study monitors about 200 adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who are already taking iptacopan (Fabhalta). Researchers will use registry data to count infections caused by certain bacteria. The goal is to better understand the real-world safety of this medic…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill takes on tough lung cancer in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new oral drug, JDQ443, to the standard chemotherapy docetaxel in about 95 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. Participants have already tried platinum-based chemo and an immunotherapy drug. The stud…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could slow MS relapses and disability
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug remibrutinib works better than teriflunomide at reducing relapses and slowing disability in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis. About 1,000 adults aged 18–55 with active MS are taking part. The study is double-blind, meaning ne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an oral drug called IAG933 in adults with advanced mesothelioma and certain other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 13…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a planned early-stage trial to test a new oral drug called ERW316, alone or with hormone therapies, in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. However, the trial was withdrawn before any pa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New shot aims to tackle hidden heart risk: high lp(a)
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an injectable drug called DII235 in 233 adults with high lipoprotein(a), a genetic condition that raises heart disease and stroke risk. Participants have heart disease or type 2 diabetes. The study compares different doses of DII235 against a placebo to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug aims to tame Sjogren's syndrome in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether ianalumab, a biologic drug, can reduce disease activity and symptoms in people with active Sjogren's syndrome. About 506 adults with a recent diagnosis (within 7.5 years) and positive anti-Ro/SSA antibodies are randomly assigned to receive ianalum…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a personalized cell therapy called tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) in children and young adults with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia who still have detectable cancer cells after initial chemotherapy. The treatment involves collecting the patient…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for chronic blood disorder: combo therapy aims to keep platelets stable
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding ianalumab to standard eltrombopag treatment helps adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who did not get better with steroids. ITP causes low platelet counts, raising bleeding risk. The trial involves 152 participants and measures how long the t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study checks kidney impact on prostate cancer drug safety
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the body handles a radioactive drug (lutetium vipivotide tetraxetan) in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. Researchers want to see if different levels of kidney function change how the drug spr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug fabhalta under safety watch for rare blood disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks 132 people with PNH who are taking Fabhalta to see how safe it is and what side effects occur. Researchers will monitor infections and check for serious red blood cell breakdown if the drug is stopped. The goal is to better understand the drug's risks in everyda…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo attack targets hard-to-treat KRAS G12C cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called JDQ443, which targets a specific cancer-driving mutation (KRAS G12C), in combination with other drugs (trametinib, ribociclib, or cetuximab). The trial enrolls about 74 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung or colorectal cancer) that have…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can slow cancer growth in men and postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. Participants must have already tr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks how a skin disease drug works in everyday life
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 435 adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (a painful skin condition) who are taking secukinumab. Researchers want to see how doctors adjust the dose over two years and how well the treatment controls symptoms like abscesses and pain. The goal …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New biologic aims to stabilize platelet counts in ITP patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding ianalumab (a biologic drug) to standard corticosteroids helps adults with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) achieve a stable platelet response off all treatments at 12 months. About 226 participants will receive either ianalumab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug alpelisib to standard maintenance therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) can help people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation) live longer without their cancer growing…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall breast cancer in patients with key gene mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to standard fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can delay cancer growth in Chinese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-, with a PIK3CA mutation) that has wors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lifeline for ALK cancer patients: continued access to ceritinib
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with the drug ceritinib to people with ALK-positive cancers who were already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis study. The main goal is to track safety and side effects over time. About 233 participants will receive the drug as long as…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets genetic weakness in advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—alpelisib (a targeted therapy) and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—in Japanese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has a PIK3CA mutation. The cancer must have worsened after prior…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer: targeted pill shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called JDQ443 in people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (KRAS G12C mutation) and does not respond well to standard treatments. The drug is taken as a pill and aims to shrink or control the cancer. About 95 participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New targeted radiation approach tackles Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a type of targeted radiation therapy for metastatic neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a rare and aggressive form of the disease. The treatment uses imaging to find specific markers on tumor cells and then delivers radiation directly to those cells. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to halt advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two experimental drugs (LEE011 and BYL719) plus a standard hormone therapy (letrozole) in about 255 women with advanced ER+ breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the triple combination can better control the cancer. Participant…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Cancer drug capmatinib gets extended safety check in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with capmatinib for people with advanced solid tumors that depend on a protein called cMET. It includes 29 participants who were already benefiting from capmatinib in a previous Novartis trial. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether combining two drugs, ceritinib and nivolumab, is safe and effective for people with a specific genetic subtype of advanced lung cancer called ALK-positive NSCLC. About 57 adults with stage IIIB or IV disease will receive the combination. The m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Heart drug trial aims to cut deadly attacks
Disease control OngoingThis large Phase 3 trial is testing whether a drug called inclisiran can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people who already have heart disease. About 17,000 participants are taking either inclisiran or a placebo, along with their usual cholesterol-lo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study tests everolimus for kidney tumors in TSC patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how safe and effective the drug everolimus is for Taiwanese adults with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who have kidney tumors called angiomyolipomas. Four participants will take the drug and be monitored for side effects and tumor shrinkage. The goal is to c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for chronic hives sufferers: drug targets root cause
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medication, remibrutinib, for people with chronic hives caused by triggers like cold, heat, or scratching (chronic inducible urticaria). The drug aims to control symptoms better than standard antihistamines. About 362 adults will take the drug or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Daily pill may beat weekly shot for kids with MS
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a daily fingolimod capsule works better than a weekly interferon injection to prevent multiple sclerosis relapses in children. About 240 kids with MS will take one of the two treatments for 2 years, followed by a 5-year extension where everyone gets fingo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug aims to cut sickle cell pain crises in half
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests two doses of crizanlizumab against a placebo in 255 adolescents and adults with sickle cell disease who have frequent pain crises. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce the number of severe pain episodes that require a hospital or clinic visit. Partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Promising new combo therapy for advanced prostate cancer enters final testing phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a targeted radiation drug (177Lu-PSMA-617) to standard hormone therapy can help men whose prostate cancer has spread but still responds to hormones. About 1,140 men are taking part. The goal is to see if the combination slows cancer growth and exte…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: drug trial targets anemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called ianalumab against a placebo in 90 adults with warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) who have already tried at least one treatment without success. The goal is to see if ianalumab can raise hemoglobin levels and keep them stable for at lea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New CML pill shows promise in Head-to-Head trial against standard treatments
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new daily pill, asciminib, against several standard drugs for people newly diagnosed with a type of leukemia called CML. About 405 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either asciminib or a standard tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for PMR patients: Long-Term safety trial of secukinumab underway
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the long-term safety of secukinumab, a biologic drug, in people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It includes 161 patients who already completed a 52-week study of secukinumab and had a relapse after stopping treatment. The main goal is to see how safe and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called rapcabtagene autoleucel, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, in adults with certain blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Some participants also receive the drug ibrutinib. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New pill could ease painful skin condition
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests an oral drug called remibrutinib in 565 people with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps. Participants receive one of two doses of remibrutinib or a placebo for 68 weeks. The main goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Fewer needle sticks? study tests larger injector for autoimmune drug
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a new 2mL auto-injector or pre-filled syringe delivers the same amount of the drug ianalumab into the body as the current 1mL syringe. About 155 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, or lupus will receive the drug both ways to compare how much g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney failure in common kidney disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug atrasentan can slow kidney function loss in people with IgA nephropathy, a disease that can lead to kidney failure. About 404 participants receive either atrasentan or a placebo, along with standard care. The main goal is to see if atrase…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ianalumab for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. About 436 participants receive either ianalumab or a placebo as a shot under the skin, once a month or once every three months, along with their u…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a cancer therapy tame severe lupus? early trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called YTB323, a type of CAR T-cell therapy, in 21 adults with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if a single infusion is safe and can control the disease. Researchers will also measure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill could offer relief for chronic hives sufferers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new daily pill, remibrutinib, for adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (long-term hives and itching) that antihistamines don't control well. About 470 participants will receive either remibrutinib, a placebo, or an active control (omalizumab injections) fo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding a monthly injection of ianalumab to standard lupus treatments helps control active disease better than placebo. About 288 people aged 12 and older with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking part. The main goal is to see if ianalumab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug aims to plug kidney leaks in multiple diseases
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug atrasentan in 103 adults with various kidney diseases that cause protein leakage, including IgA nephropathy and FSGS. Participants take a daily tablet to see if it reduces protein in urine, a sign of kidney damage. The goal is to find a new way t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a drug keep arthritis in remission? new study seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with a type of spinal arthritis (non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) who are in remission need to keep taking secukinumab to avoid flare-ups. About 240 adults with confirmed inflammation will either continue the drug or switch to a placebo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental Alzheimer's drug aims to lower brain 'Tangles' in Early-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a drug called NIO752 in 38 people with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's. The drug is given as one or two injections into the spinal fluid to see if it can lower levels of tau protein, a key marker of Alzheimer's damage.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cholesterol drug inclisiran tracked in belgian heart patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 600 Belgian adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who are prescribed inclisiran, a cholesterol-lowering injection, alongside their usual medications. Researchers will measure how much LDL cholesterol drops and how many patients reach their target l…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New shot could replace daily pills for hypertension
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called QCZ484, given as an injection under the skin every 6 months, for people with mild to moderate high blood pressure. About 385 adults aged 18 to 75 are taking part. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers blood pressure compared to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination helps people live longer. About 24 participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug inclisiran aims to lower cholesterol better in chinese heart patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether inclisiran, a newer cholesterol-lowering drug, works better than standard treatments for Chinese patients with coronary heart disease. About 1,590 adults whose cholesterol is still high despite statins will receive either inclisiran or usual care. The mai…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill could tame MS relapses
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests remibrutinib, an oral tablet, against teriflunomide in 1000 adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if remibrutinib better reduces yearly relapse rates and delays disability. Participants will then have the option to continue remibrut…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test guide MS treatment? new study tests ofatumumab switch
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with relapsing-remitting MS who have not had a relapse in the past year but have high levels of a nerve damage marker (NfL) in their blood would benefit from switching to the drug ofatumumab. About 136 participants will either switch to ofatumum…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: radioactive drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a radioactive drug (lutetium-177) alone or combined with newer hormone therapy in 49 men with a specific type of prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard hormone therapy but hasn't spread on regular scans. The goal is to see if the treatment can lo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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MS drug ofatumumab tested for Long-Term safety in nearly 1,900 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows about 1,900 people with relapsing multiple sclerosis who have already taken ofatumumab in a previous Novartis trial. Participants continue receiving ofatumumab injections every 4 weeks to monitor long-term safety, side effects, and how well the drug controls re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New CML drug shows better tolerability in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether asciminib is easier to tolerate than nilotinib in adults newly diagnosed with a type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML. About 568 participants take either asciminib once daily or nilotinib twice daily. The main goal is to see how lon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Radioactive drug lutathera takes on brain cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera in people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study includes two groups: newly diagnosed patients receiving Lutathera with standard radiation and chemotherapy, and patients with recurrent glioblastoma rec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New pill could ease painful skin condition
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called remibrutinib in 588 people with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps. The study compares two doses of the drug against a placebo over 68 weeks. The main goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New shot could tame lupus kidney flares
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding ianalumab (a biologic injection) to standard therapy helps control active lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. About 452 adults with active lupus nephritis are receiving either ianalumab every 4 or 12 weeks or a placebo,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug PIT565 takes on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new biologic drug called PIT565 in 61 adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New eczema drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2a study tests a new drug called GIA632 in 34 adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). The goal is to see if it safely improves skin symptoms compared to a placebo. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo, and neithe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for kids with MS: drug showdown begins
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two newer multiple sclerosis drugs, ofatumumab and siponimod, against an older one, fingolimod, in 129 children aged 10 to 17. The goal is to see if the newer drugs are at least as good at preventing MS relapses. Participants take one of the three drugs for two y…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for brain cancer? experimental drug tested in 42 patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called [177Lu]Lu-NeoB in 42 people with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. For newly diagnosed patients, the drug is given along with standard radiation and chemotherapy. For those whose cancer has returned, it is given alone. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug shows promise in Late-Stage Sjogren's trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether the drug ianalumab can reduce disease activity in people with active Sjogren's syndrome. About 275 adults with the condition will receive either ianalumab or a placebo shot under the skin. The main goal is to see if the drug improves symptoms and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare immune storms
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a drug called MAS825 in 17 people with rare genetic conditions that cause severe inflammation. The goal is to see if the drug can prevent disease flares better than a placebo. Participants will be monitored for safety and effectiveness over several period…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a simpler dosing schedule for an MS drug work just as well?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new maintenance dosing schedule for ofatumumab, a drug used to control relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers want to see if the new schedule is as safe and effective as the current approved dose. About 196 adults with relapsing MS will take part, and t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ARV-766, taken as a pill, in men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The drug is given alone or with another medicine (abiraterone) to see if it is safe and can slow the cancer. About 152 men will take part…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug aims to cut heart attacks in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a monthly injection of pelacarsen can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people with high levels of Lp(a), a genetic risk factor. Over 8,000 participants with existing heart disease are being followed for several years. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control advanced prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a hormone therapy to a targeted radiation drug (lutetium-177) is safe and effective for men with a certain type of advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy alone. About 7 participants will receive either th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a pill shrink abnormal growths in PROS? new trial hopes to find out.
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug alpelisib in 206 children and adults with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS), a rare condition causing abnormal tissue growth. Participants receive either alpelisib or a placebo for 16 weeks to see if the drug can shrink growths by at leas…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with aggressive leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug midostaurin to standard chemotherapy helps children with a certain genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). About 22 children will receive the drug twice daily alongside chemo, then continue midostaurin alone for 12 more …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Sjögren's drug ianalumab tested for Long-Term safety in 600-Patient trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests the long-term safety of ianalumab in 612 people with Sjögren's syndrome who already completed a year of treatment in earlier trials. Participants receive ianalumab or placebo injections for up to several more years. The goal is to see if the drug remains …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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CAR-T therapy takes on tough lymphoma in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a personalized cell therapy called tisagenlecleucel (CAR-T) works better than standard treatments for adults with follicular lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding. About 109 participants will receive either the CAR-T infusion or standa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New study tracks how well secukinumab works for painful skin condition in daily life
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 107 adults in Russia with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps) who are taking secukinumab as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how many patients see a 55% reduction in disease severity over…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to promising drug
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with advanced cancers who are already benefiting from the drug ribociclib in a previous Novartis trial to keep receiving it. The goal is to provide continued access and monitor how long they stay on treatment and any side effects. Only 22 patients are enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a drug called IDH305 in people with advanced cancers that have a specific IDH1R132 mutation. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 166 participants will take part.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Real-world MS drug study tracks relapse reduction in italian patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well ofatumumab (Kesimpta®) works for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in real-life settings across Italy. About 379 adults already prescribed the drug will be followed for 12 months to measure relapse rates and thinking speed. The…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for ITP patients: experimental drug aims to boost platelets
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called ianalumab in 41 adults with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, causing bleeding. Participants have already tried steroids and another standard treatment. The study mea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Drug shows promise for rare overgrowth disorder in long-term study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug alpelisib in people with PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS), a rare condition causing abnormal tissue growth. It includes 41 children and adults who previously took alpelisib in an earlier trial. Resear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Drug shows promise for Long-Term seizure control in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of everolimus in people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who have seizures that are hard to control. Participants are already taking everolimus and benefiting from it in an earlier study. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe an…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New shot shows promise in slowing kidney disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests BION-1301 (Zigakibart) in 383 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot every 2 weeks for 2 years. The main goal is to see if the drug helps preserve kidney f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hope for early breast cancer: targeted drug may cut recurrence risk
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug ribociclib to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Over 5,000 participants are randomly assigned to re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Last-Resort access to ceritinib for ALK-Positive cancer patients
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program provides access to the drug ceritinib (LDK378) for patients with serious ALK-positive tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. It is designed for individual patients whose doctors request the …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug DFV890 takes on Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DFV890 in about 62 adults with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, low-risk chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or high-risk clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called HRO761, alone or combined with pembrolizumab or irinotecan, in people with advanced solid tumors that have high microsatellite instability (MSI-high) or mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR). The main goals are to check safety and find t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Radioactive bullet targets tough prostate cancer in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 in 469 men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The drug seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells. Researchers compare it to switching to another hormone th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New radioactive therapy could delay chemotherapy for prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a radioactive drug called Lu-PSMA-617 against standard hormone therapy in 63 Chinese men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to treatment. The drug targets cancer cells with radiation. The goal is to see if it can delay cancer growth…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called JDQ443, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 344 adults whose cancer has not …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New hope for MDS patients: drug may end need for platelet transfusions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called eltrombopag in adults with a low-risk form of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who regularly need platelet transfusions. The goal is to see if the drug can help them go without transfusions for at least 8 weeks. About 36 people in Japan will take par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Desperate lung cancer patients get access to experimental drug
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program offers capmatinib, an oral drug, to people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. It is a managed access (compassionate use) program, not a formal study. The goal is to provide potential benefit …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several combinations of experimental drugs (LXH254, LTT462, trametinib, ribociclib) in 134 people with advanced melanoma that has a BRAF or NRAS mutation and has stopped responding to prior treatment. The main goal is to see if these combinations can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Long-Term relief of chronic hives
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of remibrutinib, a daily pill, for adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives). Participants who completed earlier phase 3 trials will either continue on the drug or switch to placebo to see if symptoms return. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a drug keep hidradenitis suppurativa under control for years?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether secukinumab can keep hidradenitis suppurativa (a painful skin condition) under control over the long term. It includes 703 adults who already completed a year of treatment with secukinumab. Researchers will measure how long the response lasts and monit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a pill combo keep melanoma from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well and how safely a combination of two cancer drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, works when given after surgery to Chinese patients with stage III melanoma that has a specific gene change (BRAF V600). The goal is to see if the drugs help delay the cancer'…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Five new drugs aim to tame painful skin condition
Disease control OngoingThis study tests five different investigational drugs (iscalimab, LYS006, MAS825, remibrutinib, and ianalumab) in 248 adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps. The main goal is to see if these drugs reduce abscesses a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New cholesterol drug inclisiran tested in everyday patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows about 847 adults with high cholesterol or mixed dyslipidemia who are starting inclisiran, a newer cholesterol-lowering drug. Researchers want to see how much LDL cholesterol drops after 10 months and how well patients stick with the treatment in real-world sett…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, DKY709, alone or with another drug (PDR001) in people with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and breast cancer. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 98 adults whose cancer worsened after st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests how safe and tolerable it is to combine the drug EGF816 with other targeted therapies (INC280, trametinib, ribociclib, gefitinib, or LXH254) in adults with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. About 105 participants will receive one of these combinati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Sabatolimab safety tracked in extended cancer study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug sabatolimab in people with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia who already benefited from it in a previous trial. About 33 participants will continue treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called KFA115, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in 126 people with advanced cancers like lung, skin, kidney, and others. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. It is not ye…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New shot cuts bad cholesterol in asian heart patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called inclisiran in about 345 Asian patients who have heart disease or are at high risk and still have high LDL (bad) cholesterol despite taking statins. The goal is to see if inclisiran lowers LDL cholesterol more than a placebo over about 11 months, and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New radiation cocktail aims to stop prostate cancer before it spreads
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test two experimental drugs, AAA602 and AAA802, which deliver radiation directly to prostate cancer cells. Men with high-risk localized prostate cancer would have received these drugs before surgery to remove the prostate and nearby lymph nodes. The goa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Psoriasis drug shows promise for kids in Real-World study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows about 200 children aged 6 to 17 with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are taking secukinumab (Cosentyx). Researchers want to see how long patients stay on the drug, how well it controls their psoriasis, and how tolerable it is. The study collects data fr…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug combo available for BRAF-Positive melanoma patients
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program provides access to the drugs trametinib and dabrafenib for adults with BRAF mutation-positive metastatic melanoma that cannot be surgically removed. Participants take dabrafenib twice daily and trametinib once daily. The goal is to offer treatment to eligible patient…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New combo pill shows promise for rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding pelabresib to the standard drug ruxolitinib works better than ruxolitinib alone for people with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder. About 430 adults who have not had prior JAK inhibitor treatment will take either the combination or …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New hope for MS patients: drug access program opens for those with no alternatives
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program provides access to siponimod, a medication that helps control active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). It is for adult patients who have no satisfactory treatment options. Doctors can request the drug for eligible patients through a compassionate use p…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New hope for Huntington's: Long-Term drug trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of the drug votoplam in people with Huntington's disease. About 144 participants who finished a previous votoplam study will take part. The goal is to see how the drug affects Huntington's protein levels and brain changes over …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New drug access for Hard-to-Treat blood cancer patients
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program offers ruxolitinib (Jakavi) to people aged 12 and older with polycythemia vera, a blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. It is for patients whose disease has not responded to or who cannot take standard treatments like hydroxyurea. Participants take daily…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: asciminib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests asciminib, a daily oral drug, in 34 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia. Some participants have already tried one other treatment, while others are newly diagnosed. The study aims to see if asciminib can reduce cancer cells to very low levels. Doses may …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Cancer drug spartalizumab gets extended safety check in ongoing patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows patients with advanced solid tumors who are already benefiting from the cancer drug spartalizumab (PDR001). The goal is to continue monitoring safety and side effects while allowing patients to keep receiving the treatment. About 120 participants are enrolled f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Gene-edited stem cells: a lasting fix for sickle cell?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 4 people with sickle cell disease who previously received a one-time treatment of their own gene-edited stem cells (OTQ923). Researchers are checking for delayed side effects, such as new cancers or blood disorders, and measuring how long fetal hemoglobin produ…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Twice-Yearly shot could prevent heart attacks in millions
Prevention OngoingThis large Phase 3 study tests whether inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection, can prevent major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death in people at high risk who have not yet had such an event. Over 14,000 participants are receiving either inclisiran o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study tracks how patients feel about their HS treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how satisfied people with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are with a new medication called secukinumab, and how it affects their quality of life. About 48 adults in the UAE who are just starting secukinumab will fill out questionnaires over a …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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MS drug levels in breast milk under study for nursing moms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how much of the multiple sclerosis drug ofatumumab gets into breast milk. About 24 women with relapsing MS who are breastfeeding and starting or restarting ofatumumab will provide milk samples. The goal is to measure drug concentrations, which may help guide f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leqvio safety under the microscope: Real-World data on 585 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 585 patients with familial or regular high cholesterol who are already prescribed Leqvio. Researchers will monitor side effects and cholesterol levels over time to see how safe and effective the drug is in everyday use. No new treatment is given—it's purely obse…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test could predict MS Flare-Ups, study hopes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test measuring a protein called neurofilament light (sNfL) can help doctors predict and manage disease activity in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). About 489 adults with MS in Germany will be observed for 24 months. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues to prevent dangerous clots in rare blood cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 242 adults with high-risk polycythemia vera (a rare blood cancer that thickens the blood) who have already had a blood clot. Researchers track health data like blood pressure, weight, and lab tests to see which factors best predict future clots. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Real-World study tracks cholesterol drug inclisiran in heart patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows about 198 patients in Spain who are already taking inclisiran (Leqvio) for high cholesterol linked to heart disease or a genetic condition. Researchers will check if patients reach their LDL cholesterol goals after 6 and 12 months. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tracks how leukemia drug works outside the lab
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 201 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who are taking asciminib (Scemblix) as a third or later treatment option. Researchers want to see how long patients stay on the drug and how well it controls their cancer in real-world settings. The goal is to gather pra…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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French study tracks daily life changes in MS patients on newer drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 302 adults with multiple sclerosis in France who are starting the drug ofatumumab as part of their normal care. Researchers will measure how patients' quality of life changes after 12 months using a special questionnaire. The goal is to understand real-world be…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Real-World study tracks ribociclib combo in elderly breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 329 older patients (65 years and up) with HR+HER2- advanced breast cancer who are taking ribociclib combined with endocrine therapy as their first or second treatment. Researchers are tracking quality of life, treatment effectiveness, and safety in real-world c…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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French study tracks ribociclib use in over 1,000 breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer are treated with the drug ribociclib in everyday medical practice in France. It does not give any new treatment but simply collects information on dosing, side effects, and how long the drug works. About 1…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Romanian heart failure care under the microscope: are guidelines being followed?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 adults in Romania with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction who are taking Entresto. Researchers will use existing medical records to see if patients are also receiving other recommended medications like beta-blockers and SGLT2 inhibitors. The goal…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Patients rate their symptoms after starting secukinumab for hidradenitis suppurativa
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 192 adults with hidradenitis suppurativa (a painful skin condition) who are starting secukinumab as part of their normal care. Researchers will ask patients to rate their pain, oozing, and bad smell after 12 months. The goal is to understand how the drug affect…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Does starting MS drug early make a difference? austrian study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 106 Austrian patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis who are already taking Ofatumumab (Kesimpta). Researchers compare those who started the drug early versus later, tracking disease activity over two years. The goal is to see if early treatment leads to fe…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Ribociclib under the microscope: how does it perform in real life?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 376 people with HR+HER2- advanced breast cancer who are taking ribociclib (Risarg) plus endocrine therapy or chemotherapy as part of their routine care in Russia. The goal is to see how long patients stay on treatment before stopping for any reason. Since this …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC