Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Could qelbree tame ADHD and mood swings in adults?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug Qelbree (viloxazine) in 161 adults with ADHD who also had mood symptoms. Participants took the medication for several weeks, and researchers tracked changes in ADHD symptoms using a standard rating scale. The goal was to see if Qelbree is both safe and …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stopping Life-Threatening seizures
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called SAGE-547 in 132 people with super-refractory status epilepticus, a dangerous condition where seizures don't stop with standard treatments. The drug was given as a continuous IV infusion to see if it could help patients come off strong sedatives and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New Huntington's drug candidate SAGE-718 enters first human safety tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested the safety and tolerability of an experimental drug called SAGE-718 in 6 healthy adults and a small group of people with Huntington's disease. Researchers looked for side effects and measured how the drug moves through the body. The goal was to see i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:54 UTC
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New pill SAGE-718 tested for Alzheimer's memory loss
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called SAGE-718 in 26 people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. The main goal was to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to check for any effects on thinking and mood. Participants took SAGE-71…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:18 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stopping deadly seizures
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called SAGE-547 in 25 people with super-refractory status epilepticus, a condition where seizures continue despite standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Participants received the drug by IV infusion, and researchers m…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:02 UTC
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New drug SPN-810 tested for kids with ADHD and severe behavior issues
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested four different doses of SPN-810 (molindone) in 78 children aged 6 to 12 with ADHD and serious conduct problems. The main goal was to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Researchers measured behavior changes using a special rating scale. The trial is complete,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New injection shows promise for postpartum depression
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called SAGE-547 (brexanolone) given as a 60-hour intravenous infusion to 138 women with severe or moderate postpartum depression. The goal was to see if it could quickly reduce depressive symptoms compared to a placebo. Results showed that t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New hope for teen moms: drug targets postpartum depression
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested the safety of a drug called brexanolone in 28 teenage mothers with postpartum depression. The drug was given as an IV infusion. Researchers monitored side effects and how the drug moved through the body. The goal was to see if it could be a safe treatment option…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:22 UTC
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New IV drug shows promise for postpartum depression
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called SAGE-547, given as an IV infusion over 60 hours, to see if it could reduce symptoms of postpartum depression in women. 108 women with moderate to severe depression after childbirth took part. The goal was to measure changes in depression scores com…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:15 UTC
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Could a new pill boost brain function in early Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called SAGE-718 in 174 people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to see if the drug could improve cognitive performance, like processing speed and everyday task ability. Participants took either SAGE-7…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:13 UTC
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New IV drug shows promise for severe Post-Birth depression
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called SAGE-547, given as an IV infusion, in 21 adult women with severe postpartum depression. The goal was to see if it could quickly reduce depression symptoms compared to a placebo. The trial was randomized and double-blind, meaning neith…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:10 UTC
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New study: postpartum depression treatment may soon be available at home
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug ZULRESSO (brexanolone) can be safely given to women with postpartum depression in their own homes instead of a hospital. Fifty-two women took part. The main goal was to see if any side effects caused the infusion to be stopped or interrupted. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:10 UTC
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New drug shows promise for severe Post-Birth depression in tiny study
Symptom relief CompletedThis early study tested an experimental drug called SAGE-547 in 4 women with severe postpartum depression. The main goal was to check safety and how the drug works in the body, not to prove it treats depression. Because it was very small and had no comparison group, the results a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:09 UTC
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Could a pill boost brain function in Huntington's? new trial tests SAGE-718
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called SAGE-718 to see if it could improve cognitive function (like attention and processing speed) in people with Huntington's disease. 189 participants took either the drug or a placebo daily for a period of time. The main goal was to meas…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:09 UTC
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Could a single infusion quiet the ringing? small trial tests brexanolone for tinnitus
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested a single 6-hour intravenous infusion of brexanolone in 10 adults with tinnitus. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, while also measuring changes in tinnitus loudness. Results are limited due to the small size and lack of a placebo group.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:02 UTC
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New drug aims to sharpen thinking in Huntington's patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether SAGE-718, an experimental oral drug, can improve cognitive function in people with early Huntington's disease. 69 participants took either the drug or a placebo for 28 days. The main goal was to measure changes in thinking skills using a battery of cogni…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:02 UTC
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Could a new pill help Parkinson's patients think more clearly?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested an experimental drug called SAGE-718 in 18 people with Parkinson's disease who also had mild thinking and memory problems. The main goal was to see if the drug was safe and tolerable. Researchers also looked at whether it might help with thinking, mood, an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:58 UTC
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Could SAGE-718 boost brain power in Parkinson's?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called SAGE-718 in 86 people with Parkinson's disease who have mild memory or thinking problems. Participants took either the drug or a placebo pill for a set time. The main goal was to see if SAGE-718 could improve processing speed, measured by a symbol-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:18 UTC
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Experimental drug SAGE-718 put to the test in brain activity study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial gave 22 healthy adults a single dose of SAGE-718 or a placebo, followed by a ketamine infusion, to see how the drug affects brain electrical activity. The study was completed and focused on safety and how the body processes the drug. Since it involved healt…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:32 UTC
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Brain chemistry probe: experimental drug SAGE-718 tested in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis Phase 1 study tested an experimental drug called SAGE-718 in 19 healthy volunteers. Participants received either SAGE-718 or a placebo, along with ketamine, to see how the drug affects brain chemicals like glutamate. The goal was to check safety and measure brain activity us…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:05 UTC
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Brain drug SAGE-718 tested in healthy people – no cure yet
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested a drug called SAGE-718 in 40 healthy adults. Researchers used a ketamine challenge to see how the drug affects brain electrical activity and safety. The goal was to gather basic information, not to treat any illness. This is a first step toward under…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:02 UTC
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Brain wave study hints at new Drug's potential
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested a drug called SAGE-904 in 22 healthy volunteers to see how it changes brain activity after a ketamine challenge. Researchers measured brain waves using EEG to check if SAGE-904 alters responses to sounds. The goal was to understand how the drug works…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:48 UTC