Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug shows promise for slowing kidney disease in IgA nephropathy patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called sibeprenlimab for people with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. About 600 adults who completed earlier trials of this drug will continue receiving it for up to 2 more years. Researchers will track side effects and measure…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Heart failure drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test an experimental drug called OPC-131461 in people hospitalized for worsening heart failure who still had fluid buildup after standard treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could improve a key blood marker of heart strain over 30 days. However, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New shot could tame Sjögren's Flare-Ups
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether sibeprenlimab, a biologic drug given as a shot every 4 weeks, can reduce disease activity and symptoms in people with Sjögren's disease. About 83 adults with moderate-to-active disease will receive either the drug or a placebo, added to their usua…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Kidney drug trial for newborns halted before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the drug tolvaptan could help infants with a severe form of polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) avoid needing dialysis or a kidney transplant in their first year of life. The trial was planned for babies between 28 days and 12 weeks old, but it was withdr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC