Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Promising drug targets obesity caused by brain damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily injection called setmelanotide to help people aged 4 and older who gained weight after a brain injury (hypothalamic obesity). The goal is to see if it reduces body weight, hunger, and improves quality of life over 52 weeks. Half of the 143 participants wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug aims to curb hunger in Prader-Willi syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests setmelanotide (Imcivree), a daily injection, in 18 people aged 6 to 65 with Prader-Willi syndrome who have obesity. The study will check if the drug is safe and helps reduce body weight and hunger over 52 weeks.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New hope for hypothalamic obesity: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of a drug called bivamelagon in people with hypothalamic obesity, a condition where the brain's hunger control is damaged. About 25 participants who completed a previous study will take the drug for up to 2 years. Researchers w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Gene-Targeted obesity drug shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a drug called setmelanotide in people with obesity linked to certain gene variants (POMC, PCSK1, LEPR, NCOA1, or SH2B1). About 296 participants, aged 6 to 65, will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it helps reduce body weight. The study …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Hope for rare obesity: setmelanotide tested for long-term safety
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of setmelanotide (Imcivree) in 30 people aged 2 and older with rare genetic obesity. Participants have already completed a previous setmelanotide study and shown benefit. They will receive daily injections to see if the drug remains safe a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:00 UTC