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Clinical trials sponsored by Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug targets stomach cancer by turning on immune system
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called zolbetuximab for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific protein (CLDN18.2). The drug works by attaching to that protein and helping the immune system attack the tumor. Participants receive zolbetuximab a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:13 UTC
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New hope for tough pancreatic cancer: targeted drug plus chemo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, zolbetuximab, combined with standard chemotherapy in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The drug targets a protein on cancer cells to help the immune system attack them. The main goals are to check safety and find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:07 UTC
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New hope for toddlers with bladder nerve damage: mirabegron trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a liquid form of mirabegron, a drug already approved for older children and adults, in children aged 6 months to 3 years who have bladder problems due to nerve damage (neurogenic detrusor overactivity). The goal is to see if the drug helps the bladder hold more u…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:05 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in tough pancreatic cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding zolbetuximab (a drug that targets a protein called CLDN18.2 found in many pancreatic tumors) to standard chemotherapy helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 393 adults whose cancer has spread and has the CLDN18.2 marker w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to reawaken immune cells against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, ASP1570, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with other cancer therapies like pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, and carboplatin. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it helps c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients with FLT3 mutation: triple therapy trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (gilteritinib, venetoclax, and azacitidine) in people newly diagnosed with a fast-growing type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have standard chemotherapy. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the treatment con…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding zolbetuximab (a drug that targets a protein called Claudin 18.2 found on many stomach tumors) to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 500 adults…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New drug shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, enfortumab vedotin, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 329 adults with various solid tumors will take part. The drug is given by IV and aims to control the dise…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in slowing advanced stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding zolbetuximab (a drug that targets a protein called Claudin 18.2 found on many stomach tumors) to standard chemotherapy can slow down or delay cancer growth in people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. About 565 adults whose …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New study tracks Non-Hormonal hot flash relief in menopause
Symptom relief OngoingThis study follows about 1,000 women in menopause who are starting a non-hormonal treatment for bothersome hot flashes and night sweats. Researchers will check if symptoms improve after 12 weeks, and also look at sleep, work productivity, and overall well-being. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:05 UTC
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New allergy shot aims to tame dust mite misery
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new shot (ASP2390) for adults with house dust mite allergies. The main goal is to see if the shot is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also measure changes in allergy-related antibodies. The study involves 28 participants and multiple doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:57 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer patients: drug cuts hot flashes without hormones
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests fezolinetant, a non-hormonal drug, for reducing hot flashes in women with hormone-positive breast cancer who are on hormone therapy. About 984 women with moderate to severe hot flashes will take either fezolinetant or a placebo daily for a year. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:54 UTC