Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Clinical trials sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, explained in plain language.
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New triple therapy shows promise for cystic fibrosis patients in long-term safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the long-term safety of a triple combination therapy (VX-445, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor) in 507 people with cystic fibrosis who have the F508del mutation. Participants had already completed a previous study of the same drug. The main goal was to see how safe and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:16 UTC
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New combo pill shows promise for common CF mutation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, VX-661 and ivacaftor, in 40 adults with cystic fibrosis who have two copies of the F508del gene mutation. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and improves lung function over 12 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Trikafta shows long-term safety in young kids with cystic fibrosis
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the triple-combination drug Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) in 71 children aged 2 and older with cystic fibrosis. All participants had already taken the drug in an earlier study. The main goal was to track…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:14 UTC
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CRISPR gene editing frees thalassemia patients from lifelong transfusions
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time treatment using CRISPR gene editing to fix a patient's own blood stem cells, aiming to help people with severe beta-thalassemia stop needing regular blood transfusions. 59 participants received the modified cells after a short course of chemotherapy. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for youngest CF patients: drug study targets toddlers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a triple-combination drug (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) in 70 toddlers with cystic fibrosis who are 12 to 24 months old. The goal was to see how the drug moves through the body and to check its safety. All children had at least one specific gene mutation th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Wearable tech reveals trikafta cuts cough in cystic fibrosis
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how the drug combination Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) affects coughing and physical activity in 82 people with cystic fibrosis aged 12 and older. Participants wore activity trackers to measure cough frequency and step counts over 12 weeks. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New drug shows promise for genetic kidney disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called VX-147 in 16 adults with a specific genetic form of kidney disease (APOL1-mediated FSGS). The goal was to see if the drug could reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage, and to check for side effects. Participants had a kidney biops…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New painkiller shows promise for post-surgery relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a medicine called suzetrigine for treating acute pain after keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) or joint surgery (arthroscopy). 47 adults took part. The goal was to see how well the medicine worked and if it was safe when used with other pain treatments.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:16 UTC
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New painkiller VX-548 tested for Sciatica-Like nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called VX-548 in 218 adults with painful lumbosacral radiculopathy, a condition where a nerve in the lower back is irritated, causing leg pain. The goal was to see if the drug safely reduces leg pain and improves sleep compared to a placebo.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:10 UTC
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New pain drug offers hope for surgery recovery without opioids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a medicine called suzetrigine for treating short-term pain after cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. About 100 adults took the drug as part of a combination of pain treatments. The goal was to see if it worked well and was safe.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Drug interaction study: VX-407 and oral contraceptives
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study looked at how a new drug called VX-407 changes the levels of various birth control pills in the body. 74 healthy adults participated to measure drug levels and check safety. The results will help doctors understand if birth control pills work properly…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:10 UTC
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First safety check for new ADPKD drug candidate
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested the safety and how the body handles VX-407 in 32 healthy adults. Participants received either the drug or a placebo to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. The results will help decide if VX-407 should move into future trials …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New granule formula for cystic fibrosis drugs tested in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new granule (small particle) form of three cystic fibrosis medicines in 34 healthy adults. The goal was to see how well the body absorbs the medicine and whether food changes that. This is an early-stage study to gather information, not a treatment for patient…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Healthy volunteers help Fine-Tune new drug delivery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the body absorbs different versions of the drug povetacicept in 136 healthy adults. The goal was to compare the drug's formulations and check for safety. No treatment was given—just careful measurement of drug levels in the blood.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Healthy volunteers help test drug safety for cystic fibrosis treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a cystic fibrosis drug combination (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) affects the way the body processes a common cholesterol drug called rosuvastatin. 18 healthy adults took both medications, and researchers measured drug levels and checked for side …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Baby pancreas study reveals early CF impact
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 79 infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) under 6 months old to see how their pancreas function changed during the first year of life. Researchers measured a stool enzyme called fecal elastase-1 to track pancreatic health. No treatment was given; the goal was simpl…
Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:44 UTC