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Clinical trials sponsored by Takeda, explained in plain language.
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Seizure drug safety trial halted early for dravet and LGS patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of soticlestat when added to standard seizure medicines for people with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It included 352 children and adults who had already been in earlier studies. The trial was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Children's heartburn drug trial halted early – but data may still help
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a daily medicine called dexlansoprazole to heal and prevent return of erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid) in children aged 2 to 11 years. The trial was stopped early, but researchers aimed to see if the drug could heal the esophagus w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to keep multiple myeloma in check
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding the drug ixazomib to lenalidomide and dexamethasone can help people with multiple myeloma stay in remission longer after their first round of chemotherapy. About 141 adults who had already completed 3 cycles of a bortezomib-based regimen took p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for tough leukemia shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new cell therapy called GDX012 in 16 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that had come back or not responded to standard treatment. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the therapy could control the cancer. The s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat seizures in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of soticlestat, an experimental drug, in children and adults with severe forms of epilepsy like Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Participants took soticlestat twice a day along with their usual seizure medicines. The study was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Stem cell therapy for Crohn's fistulas: safety check ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the long-term safety and effectiveness of a stem cell treatment called darvadstrocel (Alofisel) for people with Crohn's disease and complex anal fistulas. Researchers planned to give one injection of the stem cells and follow 53 participants over several visits,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TAK-500 tested in 61 patients – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called TAK-500, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 61 adults with advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TAK-186 tested in patients with advanced tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called TAK-186 in 95 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers of the head and neck, lung, or colon that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to check for side effects and find the best dose. The study was stopped early, so results are …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Experimental injection aims to heal painful fistulas in kids with Crohn's
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called darvadstrocel for children with Crohn's disease who have complex perianal fistulas (abnormal tunnels near the anus). Seven participants received an injection of the treatment near the fistula after a cleaning procedure. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo for kids with resistant leukemia shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a targeted cancer drug called ponatinib combined with standard chemotherapy in children and young adults up to age 21 with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that had come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The g…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Sleep apnea drug trial halted: can danavorexton still help after surgery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a single dose of danavorexton in 41 people with moderate to severe sleep apnea who were having abdominal surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could help them breathe steadily in the recovery room. The trial was terminated early, so results are incomplete.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:02 UTC
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Early study on cancer drug subasumstat stopped short
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors absorb, break down, and remove the drug subasumstat. Only 3 people took part, and the study was stopped early. The goal was to measure the drug in urine and stool, not to test if it works as a treatment.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC