Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug could cut down on Blood-Letting for rare blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sapablursen in about 50 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. Participants currently need regular blood removal (phlebotomy) to manage their condition. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce how …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:29 UTC
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New drug may shrink Heart-Clogging protein in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the drug eplontersen can reduce abnormal protein buildup in the hearts of people with a rare condition called ATTR-CM. About 150 participants from a larger study will get heart scans after 140 weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if the drug clears t…
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:26 UTC
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Promising new drug targets rare brain disorder in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called zilganersen (ION373) in 54 people with Alexander disease, a rare brain disorder. The goal is to see if the drug can improve or stabilize walking and other motor functions. Participants receive the drug or a placebo via spinal injection…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:25 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare fat disorder in extended trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olezarsen in people with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a rare genetic condition that causes extremely high blood fat levels. The goal is to see if the drug can safely lower triglycerides over the long term. About 60 participants who compl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:25 UTC
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New hope for nerve disease: Long-Term drug safety trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called eplontersen for people with a rare, inherited nerve disease (hATTR-PN). About 151 participants who completed earlier studies will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and changes in nerve function. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:24 UTC
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New drug shows promise for controlling dangerous fat levels in blood
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called olezarsen for people with severe hypertriglyceridemia (very high blood fats). About 885 adults who completed a prior olezarsen study will receive the drug for up to 3 years while staying on their usual cholesterol-lowering…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare heart condition in Long-Term trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called eplontersen in people with ATTR-CM, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart and cause it to weaken. About 1,400 adults who have already completed a related study or have a confirmed diagnosis will receive…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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New hope for rare fat disorder: safety trial launches for olezarsen
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety of a new drug called olezarsen in 24 people with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a rare condition that causes extremely high blood fats. Participants have already been treated with a similar drug, volanesorsen. The study monitors for side effe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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New drug shows promise in preventing painful swelling attacks for HAE patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a medicine called donidalorsen for people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), a condition that causes sudden, painful swelling. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective over the long term at preventing these attacks and improving quality of life. About …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Experimental drug targets genetic ALS in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ION363 in people with a rare, inherited form of ALS caused by FUS gene mutations. The goal is to see if the drug can slow the disease and help people live longer. About 89 participants will receive the drug via spinal injection, and re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Heart scans track protein buildup in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses MRI scans to measure amyloid protein buildup in the hearts of up to 150 people with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Participants are already enrolled in a larger treatment study. The goal is to see how the amyloid burden changes over time,…
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC