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Clinical trials sponsored by Biogen, explained in plain language.
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New drug could help kidney patients avoid Long-Term damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, felzartamab, for people with primary membranous nephropathy (PMN), a kidney disease where the body's immune system attacks the kidneys. The goal is to see if felzartamab can lower protein in urine and keep kidneys working better than the current drug,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:53 UTC
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Hope for young Friedreich's patients: drug approved for adults now tested in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests omaveloxolone (SKYCLARYS), a drug already approved for adults with Friedreich's ataxia, in children aged 2 to 15. The goal is to see if it improves balance and stability and is safe for younger patients. About 255 participants will receive either the drug or a pl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:45 UTC
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New Gene-Targeting drug could stop SMA in its tracks for infants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called salanersen in babies who have a genetic diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) but no symptoms yet. The drug helps the body make more of a protein needed for muscle and nerve function. Researchers want to see if early treatment can prevent or re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:45 UTC
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Once-a-Year shot could help SMA patients move better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called salanersen (BIIB115) in people aged 15 to 60 with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The drug aims to help the body produce more of a key protein needed for muscle and nerve function. Participants receive one injection into the spinal fluid each yea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:44 UTC
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ALS drug tofersen under safety watch in chinese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks the safety of tofersen (Qalsody) in 12 Chinese adults with a genetic form of ALS (SOD1 mutation). Participants receive 13 doses injected into the spine over one year. The main goal is to see how many people have side effects. This is a post-marketing study, mean…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:44 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin flares? drug trial targets stubborn rash
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called litifilimab for people with lupus that causes painful or itchy skin rashes (cutaneous lupus). It is for those whose rashes did not improve with standard antimalarial pills. The study will compare the drug to a placebo for 24 weeks, then everyone…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to protect kidneys in common autoimmune disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease where abnormal antibodies build up and damage the kidneys. The goal is to see if felzartamab can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. About 454 adults with protein in thei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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New drug could save transplanted kidneys from immune attack
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in 120 kidney transplant patients whose bodies are attacking their new kidney (antibody-mediated rejection). The drug targets immune cells that make harmful antibodies, aiming to stop damage and keep the kidney working. Participants will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients: drug targets silent inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in 81 kidney transplant recipients who developed microvascular inflammation (MVI), a type of blood vessel injury that can lead to kidney failure. There are no approved treatments for this condition. Participants will receive either felza…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New implant may ease delivery of SMA drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the body handles nusinersen (Spinraza) when given through a new implanted device called ThecaFlex DRx™, compared to a standard lumbar puncture. About 58 people with spinal muscular atrophy who are already in the PIERRE study will take part. Researchers wil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC
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New study tracks how postpartum depression symptoms change with zuranolone
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 people with postpartum depression (PPD) who have a new prescription for zuranolone. Researchers will use online surveys to track changes in depression symptoms 15, 45, and 90 days after starting the medication. The goal is to better understand how symptoms …
Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:57 UTC
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New study tracks MS drug safety in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 1,178 pregnant women with multiple sclerosis to see if taking the drug diroximel fumarate (VUMERITY®) during pregnancy affects their babies. Researchers will compare birth outcomes among three groups: those who took the drug, those who took other MS drugs…
Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:56 UTC
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New study tracks Spinraza's effects in pregnant SMA patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug Spinraza (nusinersen) affects pregnant women with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their babies. Researchers will collect health information from up to 20 pregnant women who took Spinraza before or during pregnancy, without changing their medical…
Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:55 UTC
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Researchers launch 5-Year safety check for Friedreich's ataxia drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with Friedreich's ataxia who are taking or starting omaveloxolone (SKYCLARYS®). Researchers will collect safety information over up to 5 years, focusing on serious side effects and heart or liver problems. Participants continue their normal care, and…
Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:47 UTC
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New drug BIIB142 enters first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety of a new drug called BIIB142 in 78 healthy adults. Researchers will give increasing doses to find the highest safe amount and see how the body processes the drug. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either BIIB142 or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Researchers track safety of ALS drug tofersen in 7-Year registry study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug tofersen (Qalsody) in people with a rare, inherited form of ALS called SOD1-ALS. Researchers will collect health information from about 125 participants in Europe and the U.S. over at least 7 years, without changing their medic…
Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Early safety check for new MS drug candidate begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of a new drug called BIIB145, which is being developed for multiple sclerosis (MS). Since this is the first time the drug is given to people, it involves 104 healthy adults to see how the body handles it and if it causes any side effects. P…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC