Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug shows promise for Post-Transplant kidney disease recurrence
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called pegcetacoplan in 13 people whose rare kidney diseases (C3G or IC-MPGN) returned after a kidney transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce signs of disease in the kidney and was safe. Participants received the drug or standard care, an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:37 UTC
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New syringe design tested for eye disease treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety of a drug called pegcetacoplan given through a prefilled syringe for people with geographic atrophy, a form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. 44 adults aged 60 and older received the injection in one eye. The goal was to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:35 UTC
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New hope for dry AMD: Long-Term drug shows promise in slowing vision loss
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called pegcetacoplan in people with geographic atrophy, a late stage of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 792 participants who had already been in earlier studies received the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:33 UTC
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Hope for rare kidney patients: new drug shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called pegcetacoplan in 124 adults and teens with two rare kidney diseases (C3G and IC-MPGN). The goal was to see if the drug could reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage, compared to a placebo. Participants received injections twice a week …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC