Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Clinical trials sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, explained in plain language.
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New drug trial aims to tame muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called povetacicept in 30 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition causing muscle weakness. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers certain immune proteins (IgG) linked to the disease. Participants receive either the dru…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:59 UTC
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CRISPR gene editing offers hope for blood disorder patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of a CRISPR-modified stem cell therapy (CTX001) in 26 people with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia or severe sickle cell disease. The treatment uses the patient's own blood stem cells, edited to produce fetal hemoglobin, aiming to reduce or elimi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:49 UTC
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New pill may slow kidney cysts in genetic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VX-407 in 24 adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who have specific changes in the PKD1 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can slow the growth of kidney cysts and check for side effects. Participants will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:48 UTC
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New CF drug combo enters first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new investigational drug called VX-828, alone or combined with other CF medicines, in healthy adults and people with cystic fibrosis. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. About 255 participants will take part to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New triple therapy for kids with cystic fibrosis moves to final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a triple combination medicine (VX-121/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) in children aged 1 to 11 with cystic fibrosis who have a specific gene change. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how it works in young bodies. About 210 kids will take part, and the study is…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Stem cells may free some with type 1 diabetes from insulin shots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called VX-880 for people with type 1 diabetes who have severe low blood sugar episodes. The therapy uses special cells that can make insulin, aiming to reduce or eliminate the need for insulin injections. About 52 adults will receive the treatment and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for kidney patients: experimental drug takes on membranous nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, povetacicept, against a standard treatment for primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. About 176 adults will take part to see if the new drug can put the disease into remission more safely and effectively. The…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New hope for cystic fibrosis patients with no treatment options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called VX-522 in adults aged 18 and older with cystic fibrosis whose genetic mutations do not respond to current CFTR modulator therapies. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve lung function. About 39 participants will receive the drug…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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New drug targets genetic kidney disease in landmark trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VX-147 in people with a type of kidney disease caused by a specific gene change (APOL1). The goal is to see if the drug can reduce protein in the urine and protect kidney function. About 466 adults and children will take either VX-147 …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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Could this cell therapy free kidney transplant patients from insulin?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests VX-880, a cell therapy, in 10 adults with type 1 diabetes who have already received a kidney transplant. The main goal is to see if participants can stop taking insulin while staying on lifelong anti-rejection drugs. The study will measure insulin indepen…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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New drug VX-670 enters human testing for muscle disease DM1
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug, VX-670, in 44 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo in single or multiple doses. The study aims to find the right dose and understand how the drug move…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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New pill could ease diabetic nerve pain without opioids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called suzetrigine for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve pain in the legs and feet caused by diabetes. About 734 adults with diabetes and long-term nerve pain will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:51 UTC
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New painkiller for diabetic nerve pain enters final testing phase
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called suzetrigine for people with painful nerve damage from diabetes. About 1,100 adults will receive either the study drug, a placebo, or an active comparator to see if it safely reduces pain over 12 weeks. The goal is to find a new option for ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after knee surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new pain treatment for people having total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it can help them avoid or use fewer opioid painkillers after the operation. The study will involve 60 adults who are scheduled for knee replacement and will compare …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New pill aims to ease burning nerve pain in diabetes patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral medication called VX-993 for people with painful nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). About 300 adults will receive either VX-993, an active comparator, or placebo to see if it safely reduces daily pain over 12 weeks. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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New CF drug VX-272 takes first step in human safety trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether a new drug called VX-272 is safe for people and how the body processes it. About 128 healthy adults will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to gather safety information before testing in people with cystic fibrosis.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New pain Drug's breast milk safety under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much of the pain medicine suzetrigine and its breakdown product enter breast milk. Twelve healthy women who are breastfeeding will take a single dose and provide milk samples. The goal is to estimate the dose a nursing baby might receive and check for any …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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New cystic fibrosis drug candidate begins first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called VX-581 in 128 healthy volunteers to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed for cystic fibrosis, but this trial does not involve people with the disease. The goal is to gather safety informat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:52 UTC