Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., explained in plain language.
A biopharmaceutical company developing RNA-targeted therapies.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- New drug shows promise in preventing hereditary swelling attacks Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New drug shows promise for dangerous fat levels in blood Results expected Mar 2027 (estimated) May already have reported ↗
- Experimental drug ION717 aims to slow fatal brain disease Results expected Apr 2027 (estimated)
- New hope for rare fat disorder: safety trial of olezarsen underway Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated) May already have reported ↗
- New drug aims to unlock speech in angelman syndrome Results expected Aug 2027 (estimated)
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Experimental drug ION717 aims to slow fatal brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ION717 for people with early-stage prion disease, a rare and fatal brain condition. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce harmful prion proteins. The trial will check safety, side effects, and how the drug moves through the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection tame hereditary swelling attacks?
Disease control ApprovedThis program provides access to an investigational drug called donidalorsen for people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), a genetic condition that causes sudden, painful swelling in various body parts. The drug is given as a monthly or every-other-month injection under the skin. I…
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug zilganersen aims to slow rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether zilganersen (ION373) can improve or stabilize motor function in people with Alexander disease, a rare genetic brain disorder. Fifty-four participants aged 2 to 65 will receive either the drug or a placebo injected into the spine. The study measure…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for angelman syndrome: experimental drug ION582 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ION582 for people with Angelman syndrome, a genetic condition causing developmental delays and seizures. The drug is given via a spinal injection. The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Up to 70 participants aged 0 to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising Gene-Targeting drug for ALS enters final trial phase
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. This i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug eplontersen tested for Long-Term safety in heart disease patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called eplontersen in people with ATTR-CM, a heart condition caused by abnormal protein buildup. About 1400 adults who completed earlier studies will receive eplontersen injections. Researchers will monitor side effects, kidne…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug shows promise in preventing hereditary swelling attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of donidalorsen, a drug given as a shot under the skin, to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE). HAE causes sudden, painful swelling in various body parts. The trial involves 154 participants who previously complet…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for rare fat disorder: safety trial of olezarsen underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety of a new drug, olezarsen, in 24 adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a rare condition causing extremely high blood fats. All participants have previously taken volanesorsen. The study monitors side effects like low platelet counts and k…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare fat disorder in extended trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), a rare condition causing extremely high blood fats. It tests a drug called olezarsen, given as a shot under the skin, to see if it can lower triglycerides over months to years. Participants are 60 patients who…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of rare nerve disease
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of a drug called eplontersen in people with a rare inherited nerve disease called hATTR-PN. About 151 participants who completed earlier studies will receive regular injections of eplontersen. The goal is to see if the drug rem…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug shows promise for dangerous fat levels in blood
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety of a drug called olezarsen in people with severely high triglycerides, a condition that raises the risk of pancreatitis and heart disease. About 885 participants who completed earlier studies will receive olezarsen injections for up to three …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC