Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Clinical trials sponsored by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, explained in plain language.
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New shot could tame deadly fat levels in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called ARO-APOC3 (plozasiran) in 75 adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a rare genetic disorder causing extremely high blood fats (triglycerides) that can lead to painful pancreatitis. Participants receive four shots of the drug or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:57 UTC
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Liver disease drug trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and effects of a drug called ARC-AAT in people with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), a genetic condition that can cause liver and lung disease. Participants would have received multiple doses and needed liver biopsies before and af…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:57 UTC
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New shot every 3 months aims to slash dangerous fat levels in blood
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an injectable drug called plozasiran in 446 adults with severely high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo once every 3 months for a year. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers triglyceride levels an…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:50 UTC
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New shot could tame dangerous blood fats in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called plozsiran in 311 adults with severely high triglycerides, a type of blood fat that raises the risk of heart problems. Participants receive four shots over a year, either the drug or a placebo, to see if it safely lowers their fat levels. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new drug called ARC-520 in people with chronic hepatitis B who were already taking standard antiviral medications. The goal was to see if ARC-520 could safely lower a key virus marker (HBsAg) in the blood. However, the study was withdrawn before any par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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New drug ARO-CFB aims to control kidney disease in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, ARO-CFB, in healthy volunteers and people with a kidney disease called IgA nephropathy. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Participants receive one or two doses of the drug or a placebo.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New shot every 3 months could tame dangerous blood fats
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called plozasiran, given as an injection every 3 months, to lower high triglycerides (a type of blood fat) in adults. About 1,456 people will receive either the drug or a placebo for a year. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces triglycerid…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC