Janssen Research & Development, Llc
Clinical trials sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, Llc, explained in plain language.
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Alzheimer's antibody trial halted: did it fail to slow decline?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called JNJ-63733657, designed to target tau protein tangles in the brain, in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to see if it could slow down memory loss and daily function decline compared to a placebo. The trial was termina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:21 UTC
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Depression relapse prevention drug study ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the drug aticaprant to standard antidepressant therapy could prevent depression from returning in people with major depressive disorder who also experience a loss of interest and pleasure (anhedonia). The study was terminated early and involved 47…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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New hope for Depression's 'Empty Feeling'? trial ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a drug called aticaprant added to standard antidepressants for people with major depression who still feel no pleasure or interest (anhedonia). The trial was stopped early, but researchers wanted to see if aticaprant could improve mood and pleasure more than a p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:33 UTC
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Depression drug study halted: aticaprant safety trial ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of adding aticaprant to standard antidepressants for adults with major depressive disorder. About 871 people were planned to take part, but the trial was stopped early. The main goal was to track side effects and other safety measures ove…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:27 UTC