Boehringer Ingelheim
Clinical trials sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, explained in plain language.
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Diabetes drug empagliflozin tested in 230,000 patients in Real-World study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the diabetes drug empagliflozin (Jardiance) works in everyday medical practice, outside of a controlled research setting. Researchers are comparing it to other diabetes medications in over 230,000 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
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New drug aims to halt blinding eye disease in older adults
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called BI 1584862 in 150 adults aged 50+ with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for one year. Doctors track changes in the retina using specia…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining three different antibodies—BI 770371, pembrolizumab, and cetuximab—can shrink tumors in people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. About 91 adults are randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
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New Antibody-Like drug joins forces with standard chemo to fight lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (obrixtamig) added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of BI 764532 when given with standard treatments. About 46…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
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New drug duo aims to slow kidney disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug called vicadrostat, combined with the existing drug empagliflozin, can help adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) that is at risk of getting worse. About 492 participants are randomly assigned to start both drugs at the same time or one afte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 00:23 UTC
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New drug combo takes aim at Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1823911, alone or with another drug (BI 1701963), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 30 adults with cancers like lung, color…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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New drug takes on KRAS: early trial launches for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called BI 1701963, which blocks a cancer-driving protein called KRAS. It is given alone or with an approved drug, trametinib, to adults with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation and have not responded to prior chemotherapy. The m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New drug combo targets rare, aggressive cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (Obrixtamig) given together with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), a rare and fast-growing cancer. The study involves about 55 adults whose tumors have a specific marker (DLL3). …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:04 UTC
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JARDIANCE® under the microscope: can it safely protect kidneys Long-Term?
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking over 1,000 Japanese patients with chronic kidney disease who are taking JARDIANCE® (empagliflozin) daily for a long period. Researchers are monitoring side effects and whether the drug helps slow kidney decline in real-world conditions. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Psoriasis flare drug study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to track the safety and effectiveness of spesolimab (Spevigo®) in Korean adults experiencing flares of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a severe skin condition. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data were collected. It w…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a single infusion stop GPP flares in their tracks?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether the drug spesolimab can safely and effectively treat repeated flares of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a serious skin condition. Adults with GPP who have had a flare will receive a single intravenous dose of spesolimab, with a possible second …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New eye drug shows promise for diabetic vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called BI 764524, given as an eye injection, in 190 adults with moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy. Participants receive different numbers of injections over a year, and doctors check for eye improvements and side effects. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New study tracks how well nintedanib works over time for scleroderma lung disease
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 2,000 people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) who have lung disease and are taking the drug nintedanib (Ofev®). Researchers want to see how the drug affects lung function, quality of life, and survival over the long term. The study is observational, meanin…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new antibody-like drug called BI 764532 (Obrixtamig) combined with standard chemotherapy in about 69 adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after platinum-based treatment. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a mix of antibodies that help the immune system fight cancer, block tumor growth signals, and cut off the tumor's blood supply. It is for adults with head and neck cancer that did not respond to prior treatment or has no standard options. Participants receive inf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New Weight-Loss drug survodutide tested in 5,500+ people for heart safety
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether survodutide, a weekly injection for weight loss, is safe for the heart in people who are overweight or obese and have heart or kidney disease. About 5,500 adults will receive either survodutide or a placebo for up to 2 years, along with diet and exercise …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New targeted pill could slow lung cancer better than standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new daily pill, zongertinib, against standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation. About 428 adults who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease will be randomly assigned…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New cancer drug injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tests a new drug called BI 3923948, given as injections into the tumor, either alone or with a checkpoint inhibitor (ezabenlimab) given by IV. It includes about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and are not responding to other treatments. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New pill aims to tame chronic lung condition bronchiectasis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called BI 1291583 (Verducatib) in 268 adults with bronchiectasis, a lung condition that causes inflammation and infections. Participants take a low, medium, or high dose daily for up to a year. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce sympto…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New eye drug takes on leading cause of blindness in the elderly
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called BI 771716 for geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 202 adults aged 50 and older will receive either the new drug or an existing treatment (pegcetacoplan) as eye injections. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:47 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new experimental drug (BI 770371) alone or with another immunotherapy (ezabenlimab) in adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 36 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:46 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare genetic diseases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new medication, BI 3000202, in 16 adults with rare genetic conditions called type 1 interferonopathies (such as Aicardi-Goutières syndrome). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants take a low dose for 4 wee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug duo targets tough lung cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new combination of two drugs, obrixtamig and ezabenlimab, in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of obrixtamig when gi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 764532, in adults with advanced brain tumors (glioma) that have a specific marker called DLL3. The drug works like a bridge, connecting cancer cells to immune cells to help the body fight the tumor. The main goal is to find the highest …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC
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New pill shows promise against Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new daily pill, zongertinib, in adults with advanced cancers that have HER2 gene changes, including non-small cell lung cancer. The first part finds the safest dose; the second checks if it shrinks tumors. Participants stay on the drug as long as it…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term safety in ongoing patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the cancer drug brigimadlin in adults with solid tumors who have already received at least 4 cycles of the drug in a previous study. Participants take brigimadlin tablets once every 3 weeks at the study site. Doctors monitor their healt…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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New antibody combo tackles tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new experimental drug, BI 765179, in adults with advanced solid tumors or head and neck cancer. The first part finds the safest dose when given alone or with another drug (ezabenlimab). The second part tests it with pembrolizumab in head and neck ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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New vaccine-antibody combo takes on pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new immunotherapy for adults with advanced pancreatic cancer. The treatment uses a special protein and virus to help the immune system kill cancer cells, combined with an antibody called ezabenlimab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:27 UTC
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New hope for rare skin disease: 5-year trial tests flare control
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how safe and effective the drug spesolimab is over nearly 5 years for people with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a rare and severe skin condition. All 131 participants had already taken spesolimab in a previous study. The goal is to see if long-term tre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New obesity drug shows promise in energy Burn-Off study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a new medicine called survodutide helps people with obesity burn more energy and fat compared to an existing drug, semaglutide. About 64 adults aged 18 to 65 with a BMI between 30 and 45 will receive weekly injections for several months. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:11 UTC
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New drug aims to curb impulsive behavior in opioid addiction
Symptom relief TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests whether a daily tablet called BI 1356225 can improve impulse control in people with opioid use disorder who are already taking buprenorphine. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the study drug or a placebo for 8 days. Res…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 25, 2026 00:23 UTC
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Can a phone app ease Schizophrenia's 'Negative' symptoms?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a smartphone app called CT-155 designed to help people with schizophrenia manage negative symptoms like low motivation and reduced pleasure. About 262 adults with schizophrenia will use the app for 16 weeks, with an optional extension. Researchers will track symp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Massive study tracks how HER2 breast cancer is really treated in the US
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes nearly 8,000 patients with HER2-altered metastatic breast cancer in the US to see how they are treated in real-world settings and what their outcomes are. Researchers will look at treatment patterns, survival rates, and other factors from medical records. The …
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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Could diabetes drugs help kidney patients avoid anemia?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of diabetes drug, can help prevent or manage anemia in people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will analyze data from 15,000 patients in Japan to see how these drugs affect anemia rates, treatments, and costs. The goal …
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:06 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to compare two survodutide formulas
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new formulation of survodutide, a medicine being developed for obesity and liver conditions. About 100 healthy adults aged 18-65 with a BMI between 27 and 40 will receive weekly injections of either the current or new formula for 28 weeks. Researchers will meas…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Simple blood tests could reveal how cancers change during treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood samples from about 100 people with non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, or pancreatic cancer who are receiving standard treatments. Researchers will measure cancer DNA levels in the blood over time and compare them to tumor changes. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Massive french study tracks Real-World use of diabetes drugs in over half a million patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes health records from over 547,000 people in France who started taking SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes between 2020 and 2024. Researchers will describe patient characteristics, prescription patterns, and track the occurrence of heart attacks, strokes, heart…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New PET scans reveal how Immune-Boosting drugs target tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for adults with advanced head and neck, lung, or skin cancer who have not responded to prior treatments. Researchers use special PET scans to see how two experimental drugs (BI 765063 and BI 770371) travel through the body and reach tumors. Participants receive one …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Researchers track Real-World side effects of ofev in lung disease patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study monitors the long-term safety of the drug Ofev in people with lung disease caused by scleroderma. Researchers are tracking side effects like diarrhea and nausea in 586 patients in Japan who are starting Ofev for the first time. The goal is to see how common these side …
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Gene therapy for cystic fibrosis: 15-Year safety watch begins
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 5 people with cystic fibrosis who previously received a single dose of BI 3720931 gene therapy or placebo. No new treatment is given. Researchers will monitor participants for up to 15 years to check for long-term side effects and track lung function. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Support program satisfaction under the microscope for lung disease patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 157 adults with pulmonary fibrosis who are taking nintedanib and enrolled in a patient support program in Spain. Researchers will measure how satisfied patients are with the program, their quality of life, and any depression symptoms over 12 months. The goal is…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:24 UTC