Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Clinical trials sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, explained in plain language.
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One pill to fight malaria? new drug trial seeks faster cure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called INE963 for treating uncomplicated malaria. It involved 52 adults with the infection who received a single dose at different levels. The main goal was to see how quickly the drug cleared the malaria parasites from the blood and to check if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study tests stopping pills for good
Disease control CompletedThis study investigated whether patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had achieved a very deep and stable response to the drug nilotinib could safely stop taking it without their cancer returning. It enrolled 215 adults who had been on nilotinib for years and had extre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:51 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing kidney disease progression
Disease control CompletedThis large, completed Phase 3 trial tested whether the drug iptacopan (LNP023) could help control IgA nephropathy, a serious kidney disease. The study involved 518 adults with confirmed disease who were already on standard care. Researchers compared iptacopan to a placebo to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Novartis tests new shot for high blood pressure
Disease control CompletedThis was an early safety study to test a new injectable drug called QCZ484. It involved 56 healthy volunteers and people with mild high blood pressure to see how their bodies handled a single dose. The main goal was to check for side effects and measure how the drug moved through…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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New drug trial targets stubborn liver disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether an experimental drug called VAY736 could help adults with autoimmune hepatitis whose current treatments aren't working well enough. Researchers compared different doses of VAY736 against a placebo in 68 patients over 24 weeks. The main goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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New Twice-Yearly injection shows promise in lowering bad cholesterol
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new injectable drug called inclisiran to see if it safely lowers 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) in Chinese adults. 207 participants with elevated cholesterol but low-to-moderate heart disease risk received either the drug or a placebo injection. The main goal was t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:49 UTC
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First human test of experimental brain injection for rare neurological disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested the safety of an experimental drug called NIO752 in people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare and serious brain disorder. Fifty-nine participants received either the drug or a placebo via spinal injections over several months. The main…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Real-World data shows MS Drug's impact on relapses and daily life
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well the multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment ofatumumab (brand name Kesimpta) worked for people in everyday Spanish clinics, not just in controlled trials. It followed 310 adults with relapsing MS who had been on the treatment for at least a year. The main …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New drug aims to tame painful muscle condition and reduce steroid dependence
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding an injectable drug called secukinumab to standard steroid treatment helps people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) who recently experienced a symptom flare-up. It involved 381 adults aged 50+ who received either the drug or a placebo alongside a t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called asciminib for adults with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had not responded well to at least two prior standard treatments. The trial included 56 patients, some with a specific mutation (T315I) that makes the disease harde…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New drug tested in fight against deadly sepsis kidney damage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called TIN816 in hospitalized patients whose kidneys were injured by a severe bloodstream infection (sepsis). The main goals were to see how the drug moves through the body, if it is safe, and how well it is tolerated. Twenty critically ill …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Novartis tests Inflammation-Fighting drugs for High-Risk heart patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether two experimental drugs, DFV890 (a daily pill) and MAS825 (a single injection), could safely reduce specific markers of inflammation in the blood. It involved about 31 adults who had both coronary heart disease and a specific genetic blood condition calle…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New drug combo tested to push leukemia into deeper remission
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a new drug called asciminib to the standard treatment imatinib could help patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) achieve a deeper level of disease control. It involved 104 adults with CML who had been on imatinib for at least a year but hadn…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Pill aims to regrow Worn-Out knee cartilage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new oral medication, RHH646, could help regrow cartilage in the knee and was safe for people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. 82 participants took either the drug or a placebo pill daily for a year. Researchers used MRI scans to measure chang…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Real-World check on new lung cancer drug
Disease control CompletedThis study monitored patients taking Tabrecta, a drug for a specific type of advanced lung cancer, after it was approved for use. It followed 109 patients for up to one year to collect real-world information on side effects and how well the drug worked. The goal was to understand…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Novartis tests new injection to heal damaged achilles tendons
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a single injection of experimental NGI226 microparticles could help heal damaged Achilles tendons. Researchers compared the injection to a placebo in 45 people with chronic Achilles tendon pain that hadn't improved with standard treatments. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New drug tested to tame sickle cell pain crises
Disease control CompletedThis study checked the safety of a drug called crizanlizumab in Indian patients with sickle cell disease. It involved 140 participants aged 16 and older who experience painful vaso-occlusive crises. The goal was to see how well patients tolerated the drug when given alongside the…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Head-to-Head trial tests new options for Tough-to-Treat arthritis
Disease control CompletedThis study compared the effectiveness and safety of two injectable biologic drugs, secukinumab and ustekinumab, in adults with active psoriatic arthritis. All 119 participants had not gotten enough relief from a previous standard biologic treatment. The 28-week trial measured imp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Monthly shot tested to tame debilitating chronic migraines
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a monthly injection called erenumab could safely reduce the number of migraine days for adults with chronic migraine. Over 550 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the real injection or a placebo (dummy shot) for 12 weeks. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Real-World data shows how breast cancer drug performs in indian patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to see how well the drug ribociclib, combined with standard hormone therapy, worked for Indian women with advanced breast cancer. It involved 335 women treated at 18 sites across India between 2018 and 2021. The goal was to understand the…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New injection aims to tame dangerous blood vessel inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a medication called secukinumab to standard steroid treatment could better control giant cell arteritis, a serious inflammatory disease of blood vessels. It involved 354 adults with the condition and compared two doses of the injected drug against…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Heart failure drug showdown: which treatment keeps patients out of hospital?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at health records of 1,249 Portuguese patients with weakened heart pumping (heart failure with reduced ejection fraction). It compared how well two types of medications worked: sacubitril/valsartan (a newer combination drug) versus older standard medication…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New drug tested for stubborn chronic hives
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called remibrutinib in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (long-lasting hives) that standard antihistamines could not control. The main goal was to carefully check if the drug affected participants' blood pressure over 4 weeks, while also looking a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Tracking a Two-Drug combo to keep skin cancer at bay
Disease control CompletedThis study observed how well a two-drug combination (dabrafenib and trametinib) worked for patients with high-risk melanoma after their tumors were surgically removed. Researchers followed 39 patients in Turkey to see how long they stayed cancer-free, how long they took the medic…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Doctors track new cholesterol drugs in real patients
Disease control CompletedThis study observed how well different cholesterol-lowering treatments work in everyday medical practice. Researchers followed 1,871 adults with high cholesterol who were starting new medications, including a newer injectable drug called inclisiran. The study collected informatio…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New drug shows promise for debilitating sickle cell complication
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called crizanlizumab could reduce the frequency of painful, prolonged erections (priapism) in men with sickle cell disease. 36 male participants aged 12 and older, who had experienced several priapism events, received the drug via intravenous infu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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One-Shot hope for kids with Muscle-Wasting disease after other drugs fail
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single spinal injection of a gene therapy called OAV101 in children and teens (ages 2 to 18) with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who had previously stopped other SMA treatments. The main goal was to see if the one-time treatment was safe and well-tolerated. Res…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New drug shows promise for controlling debilitating spinal arthritis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called secukinumab in Chinese adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and causes significant back pain and stiffness. For the first 16 weeks, some participants received th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New injection shows promise for controlling rare inflammatory disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called canakinumab to see if it could help control the symptoms of Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD), a rare inflammatory condition. Fourteen Japanese patients received a subcutaneous injection every four weeks for at least 48 weeks. The main goal was to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Drug trial offers hope for Tough-to-Treat blood disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the drug eltrombopag could help Chinese adults with severe aplastic anemia, a serious blood disorder, when other treatments had failed. Twenty participants took the drug daily for up to a year, with doctors checking if their blood cell counts improved. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Lower dose tested for advanced breast cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a lower starting dose of the drug ribociclib (400 mg) works as well as the standard dose (600 mg) when combined with hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer. It involved 376 women whose cancer had spread or returned and who hadn't received prior treat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New eye injection challenges Decades-Old laser treatment for diabetic vision threat
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether regular eye injections of a medication called brolucizumab could work as well as or better than standard laser treatment for people with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss. Nearly 700 par…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New injection aims to tame dangerous blood vessel inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if adding a medication called secukinumab to a standard steroid taper helps people with newly diagnosed giant cell arteritis stay in remission longer. It involved 151 adults whose disease symptoms were under control. The goal was to see if the drug could delay o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Oral pill shows promise for rare blood disease, could replace injections
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder, could safely switch from their standard injection treatment to a new oral medication called iptacopan. Fifty-two patients who were already doing well on their current treatment…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Researchers test Less-Frequent eye injections for common vision loss
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different schedules for giving an eye injection called brolucizumab to people with 'wet' age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who were already receiving treatment. The goal was to see if starting with a series of three injections (a 'loading' phase) was be…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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One-Time cell therapy trial shows promise for Tough-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time treatment called tisagenlecleucel, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, in adults whose follicular lymphoma had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. Doctors collected and reprogrammed each patient's own immune cells to better find and attack t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Two-Year watch: how safe is this MS injection?
Disease control CompletedThis study monitored patients with relapsing or progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) who were taking Kesimpta injections for two years. The main goal was to track side effects and see how well the drug worked at preventing relapses and slowing disability. Researchers followed 367 …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Personalized eye injections show promise for controlling serious vision disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if a personalized schedule for brolucizumab eye injections works as well as a standard schedule for people with a serious eye disease called PCV. The goal was to control the disease and preserve vision while potentially giving patients fewer injections. It invol…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New asthma pill shows promise in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding an experimental pill called QAW039 to standard asthma medications could help patients whose asthma is not well controlled. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured if the drug improved lung function, reduced daytime symptoms, and decreased the need for…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Targeted drug combo tested for Tough-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of two drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, given together to Chinese patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called BRAF V600E. The goal was to see if this combination could shrink tumors an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New lupus drugs aim to tame the Body's attack
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs, VAY736 and CFZ533, in people with active lupus to see if they are safe and can help control the disease. Over 100 participants were randomly assigned to receive either one of the drugs or a placebo for 28 weeks, followed by a period where…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New drug tested to help transplanted kidneys last longer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new antibody drug called CFZ533 to see if it could prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant patients as well as or better than the standard medication, tacrolimus. It involved 418 adults who had recently received a transplant or were maintaining a transpla…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Drug tested for Hard-to-Treat stomach tumors shows limited promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the drug nilotinib could help control advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) in adults who had not yet received treatment for their metastatic disease. It enrolled 34 patients to take nilotinib daily and measured if their tumors shrank or stoppe…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New hope for kids with sickle cell pain
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and correct dosing of a drug called crizanlizumab in children aged 2 to 18 with sickle cell disease. The goal was to see if the drug, given as a monthly infusion, could safely reduce the frequency of painful vaso-occlusive crises. Researchers studied …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Two-Year Check-Up: how well does a common biologic drug work in everyday life?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 127 adults for two years to see how well they stayed on a prescribed drug called secukinumab, which treats several related inflammatory conditions. Researchers tracked whether patients continued treatment and measured changes in their symptoms, pain, and quali…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New drug combo tested to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called gevokizumab when added to standard cancer treatments. It involved 167 adults with advanced colorectal, gastroesophageal, or kidney cancer that had spread. The main goals were to find a safe and effective dose and to see if the combination could…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Novartis tests pill to calm heart disease inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new daily pill called DFV890 could safely reduce specific markers of inflammation in the blood of people with coronary heart disease. About 24 adults who had a prior heart attack and high inflammation levels took either the drug or a placebo for 12 wee…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Novartis tests drug to regrow Worn-Out knee cartilage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new drug called LRX712, injected directly into the knee joint, could help regrow damaged cartilage in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. It was a small, early-stage trial involving 45 participants who received either the drug or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New drug strategy aims to tame cholesterol after heart attacks
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if a specific care plan using a newer cholesterol-lowering drug called inclisiran works better than standard care for people recovering from a recent heart attack. About 400 participants, who still had high cholesterol despite taking standard medication, were as…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New lupus drug safety under scrutiny in taiwan
Disease control CompletedThis study observed 72 patients in Taiwan with lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation from lupus) who were newly prescribed Myfortic. The main goal was to monitor the drug's safety and side effects over 12 months of routine use. Researchers also tracked whether patients' kidney fun…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New hope for a neglected heart disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two heart failure medicines in people whose heart damage was caused by Chagas disease. It tested if a newer drug (sacubitril/valsartan) was better than a standard one (enalapril) at preventing hospital stays and death from heart problems. The goal was to find …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New hope for MS patients when standard drugs stop working
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether switching to the drug ofatumumab could better control multiple sclerosis in patients whose current treatments were no longer working effectively. It followed 562 adults with relapsing MS for 96 weeks after they switched from specific older medications. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Home-Injected MS drug shows promise in chinese patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested how well and how safe the drug ofatumumab was for adults in China with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). All 99 participants received the drug as a monthly injection they could give themselves at home after initial clinic visits. Researchers tracked how often …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New drug tested to protect kidneys from scarring disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug atrasentan helps control IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that causes scarring, in patients already taking standard protective medications. Fifty-four adults with the disease tried atrasentan and a placebo in different orders to see whic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Extended trial tests promising Sjögren's syndrome injection
Disease control CompletedThis study continued testing an experimental drug called iscalimab in people with Sjögren's syndrome who had already taken it in a previous trial and seemed to benefit. For about a year, 206 participants received regular injections of one of two doses to closely monitor safety an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Doctors look back at treatment for rare childhood blood disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to see how safe and effective a drug called eltrombopag was when used with standard therapy in Korean children with severe aplastic anemia. It involved 13 children who were newly diagnosed and followed their progress over 6 months. The go…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New cholesterol drug tested Head-to-Head against standard pill
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new injectable drug called inclisiran to see how well it lowers 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) in people with high cholesterol who were not taking any other cholesterol medications. It involved 350 adults and directly compared inclisiran's effects to both a placebo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New arthritis drug formula put to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if two different versions of the same drug, called ianalumab (VAY736), are equally safe and behave the same way in the body. It involved 48 people with active rheumatoid arthritis who were already on standard treatment. The main goal was to check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Personalized immune cells battle tough lymphoma in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis large, completed Phase 3 trial tested whether a personalized cell therapy called tisagenlecleucel (a type of CAR-T) works better than standard chemotherapy and stem cell transplant for adults with aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that returned or didn't respond to init…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New drug combo tested for rare blood disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called eltrombopag to standard treatment could help patients with severe aplastic anemia. It involved 36 East-Asian adults and children who had not received prior treatment for this serious blood disorder. The goal was to see if the combina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Real-World data reveals impact of MS drug on disability progression
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 606 people in Russia with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) who were treated with the drug siponimod. The goal was to understand the real-world effects of this treatment on disability progression and relapse rates. Re…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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MS patients rate their injection experience in new study
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to understand and compare the experiences of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who were starting one of two different injectable treatments. It focused on side effects at the injection site, like pain or redness, and how satisfied patients were with the process…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New injection tested to tame Teenagers' unexplained hives
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an injectable drug called ligelizumab to see if it could better control chronic, unexplained hives in teenagers. It involved 49 adolescents aged 12 to 18 who still had bothersome hives despite taking standard allergy pills. Participants received either a high do…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Head-to-Head cholesterol battle: injection vs pill for heart health
Disease control CompletedThis study directly compared two cholesterol-lowering medications—Inclisiran (given as two injections) and Bempedoic Acid (taken as a daily pill)—in 402 adults with heart disease who still had high cholesterol despite taking maximum statin therapy. The goal was to see which drug …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Targeted drug tested for indian lung cancer patients with rare mutation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of the drug capmatinib for Indian adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a specific genetic change called a MET exon 14 skipping mutation. About 50 patients took capmatinib pills twice daily for 24 weeks. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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New hope for kids battling dangerous transplant complication
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard steroid treatment could help children with moderate to severe chronic graft vs host disease (cGvHD). cGvHD is a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the patient's body after a stem cell transplant. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New inhaler combo tested to tame tough asthma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if a new combination inhaler (QMF149) worked better than a standard inhaler (MF) for people whose mild asthma was not well controlled. Over 800 adults and teenagers used one of the inhalers daily for 12 weeks. Researchers measured lung function and asthma sympto…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New asthma pill tested for Hard-to-Control breathing
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding an investigational pill called QAW039 to standard asthma treatments could improve lung function and symptoms in people whose asthma was not well-controlled. Over 700 adults and teens took either the new pill or a placebo (dummy pill) for 12 weeks …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Drug watch: tracking Xolair's Real-World impact on nasal polyps
Disease control CompletedThis study monitored the safety and effectiveness of Xolair in adults with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps who weren't fully helped by standard nasal sprays. It followed 135 Korean patients in their regular doctor's visits for 24 weeks to track any side effects and see if thei…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug tested to protect teens from severe genetic heart risk
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called inclisiran in teenagers (ages 12-17) with a rare, severe genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol from birth. The goal was to see if the drug was safe and effective at lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) when added to their current standa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Doctors track Real-World results of Vision-Saving eye injections
Disease control CompletedThis study observed how well an eye injection called brolucizumab worked in everyday medical practice for patients with two common causes of vision loss: 'wet' age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). It followed 572 patients in Germany for up to t…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Breakthrough trial tests if leukemia patients can ditch daily pills
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether patients with a specific type of leukemia (CML) who had achieved a very deep remission could safely stop their daily medication, nilotinib. It enrolled 163 adults who had been successfully treated for at least 3 years. The main goal was to see how many p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New weapon against deadly malaria tested in global trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new intravenous drug called cipargamin for treating severe malaria, a life-threatening disease. It involved 254 adults and children with severe malaria and aimed to find a safe and effective dose. The goal was to develop a new treatment option, especially as r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists probe new Drug's attack on autoimmune dryness
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to understand how the experimental drug ianalumab works in people with Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes severe dryness. Researchers gave the drug to 21 patients and took small saliva gland samples to see how it affected immune cells. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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MS patients successfully switch from hospital IV treatments to home injections
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether people with relapsing multiple sclerosis could safely switch from receiving intravenous (IV) antibody treatments every 6 months to monthly self-injections of ofatumumab. The research followed 111 participants for 12 months to see if the new treatment mai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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4-Year study tests arthritis Drug's staying power in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study followed children with juvenile psoriatic arthritis or enthesitis-related arthritis for up to four years to see how well and how safely a medication called secukinumab worked over the long term. The 55 participants had already completed a previous study and chose to co…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Special clinic gets more heart patients on best medicines
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at whether a specialized clinic for heart failure medication worked better than standard care. Researchers compared 342 patients who went to a clinic focused on giving the right heart medicines to similar patients who got usual care. They checked if patient…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New hope for teens with uncontrollable hives
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety and real-world effectiveness of an injectable medication called Xolair (omalizumab) for Chinese teenagers with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition causing persistent, itchy hives. It involved 55 adolescents whose hives were not adequat…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New shot tested to tame stubborn high blood pressure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new injectable drug called XXB750 for people with resistant high blood pressure, meaning their blood pressure stays high despite taking three or more standard pills. Over 20 weeks, researchers compared different doses of XXB750 to a placebo (a dummy injection)…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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MS drug tested in chinese patients shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of the drug fingolimod (Gilenya) in Chinese adults and teens with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). About 100 participants took the daily pill for two years while doctors tracked their relapses and side effects. The goal was to see…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New MS drug aims to stop disease in its tracks
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether starting a monthly injection called ofatumumab right after an MS diagnosis could help control the disease. It involved 119 adults newly diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS and 61 healthy people for comparison. Researchers tracked participants for 18 mo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Japanese kids get extended access to heart drug in safety study
Disease control CompletedThis study monitored the safety of sacubitril/valsartan, a heart failure medication, in 8 Japanese children who had completed a previous trial. It allowed these children to continue receiving the medication while researchers tracked any side effects. The goal was to provide conti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New malaria pill tested against leading treatment in major global trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new malaria drug called KLU156 works as well as the current standard treatment, Coartem. It involved 1720 adults and children with uncomplicated malaria. The goal was to see if taking KLU156 once daily for three days clears the infection safely and eff…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Safety check for advanced breast cancer combo in indian patients
Disease control CompletedThis study checked the safety of a two-drug combination (alpelisib and fulvestrant) for people in India with advanced breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation) and has worsened after hormone therapy. It involved 40 men and post-menopausal women. The main …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New treatment combo tested to control advanced breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug ribociclib to standard hormone therapy helps control advanced breast cancer longer in Chinese women. It involved 327 premenopausal and postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread or ret…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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New hope for kids with severe skin condition
Disease control CompletedThis study observed 42 children and teenagers in China with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who were prescribed the medication Cosentyx. It aimed to collect real-world safety information and see how well the drug worked to clear or nearly clear their skin over one year. The s…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New hope for CML patients who run out of options
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a pill called asciminib for adults with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had already tried at least two other standard treatments and either didn't respond well or couldn't tolerate them. The main goal was to find the best daily dose and schedule…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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New combo pill beats single drug for blood pressure control
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a second blood pressure medication (amlodipine) to an existing drug (LCZ696) works better than using LCZ696 alone. It involved 718 adults with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure that wasn't fully controlled on just LCZ696. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Breakthrough trial aims to free CML patients from lifelong medication
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step approach to help people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) live without daily medication. First, it tried reducing the dose of their standard drug (nilotinib). If that didn't work, it tested adding a new drug (asciminib) to try again. The goal was to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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New malaria combo fights parasites in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new two-drug combination (Cipargamin + KLU156) works as well as the standard malaria treatment (Coartem). It involved 60 adolescents and adults with uncomplicated malaria. Researchers measured how quickly and completely the drugs cleared the malaria pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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New MS injection tested Head-to-Head against standard therapies
Disease control CompletedThis study compared a monthly self-injected medication called ofatumumab against standard first-line MS therapies in people newly diagnosed with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The goal was to see which treatment was better at keeping the disease quiet—preventing relapses, stopping…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy tested to help kids with rare muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single-dose gene therapy called OAV101 in children and teens (ages 2 to 18) with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2. The goal was to see if the treatment could safely improve muscle movement and function. It was a large, late-stage trial where some participa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for teens battling genetic high cholesterol
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called inclisiran in teenagers with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol. For the first year, some participants received the drug and others received a placebo, while all continued their standard cholesterol medications. The main goal was…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Real-World tracking: can this MS drug slow disability progression?
Disease control CompletedThis study observed 134 adults in Italy with active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) who were newly starting the drug Mayzent (siponimod) as part of their regular care. Over three years, researchers tracked whether the drug helped slow the worsening of physical and m…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Targeted combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug alpelisib to standard hormone therapy could help control advanced breast cancer that had a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation) and had worsened despite prior treatments. It involved 383 men and women whose cancer was hormone-recepto…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:22 UTC
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Novartis tests new shot for weakened hearts
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested the safety and side effects of a new drug called XXB750 for people with chronic heart failure. It involved 27 participants who received either the drug or a placebo via injection. The main goal was to see how well the drug was tolerated and how it mo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Feb 19, 2026 14:37 UTC
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Advanced scan trial aims to sharpen detection of Hard-to-Find tumors
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET/CT scan to see if it could better detect neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) compared to standard imaging. It involved 71 people in Japan, including patients with confirmed or suspected NETs and healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather evidence on h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New scan aims to sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET scan designed to find and pinpoint prostate cancer tumors more accurately. It involved 195 men with newly diagnosed, high-risk prostate cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers compared the scan results directly to tissue samples from…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New scan aims to pinpoint hidden prostate cancer recurrence
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET scan, using a tracer called [18F]CTT1057, to see how well it could find and locate returning prostate cancer in men whose PSA levels were rising after initial surgery or radiation. About 190 men participated, each receiving the new scan and a s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New injection tested for stubborn shoulder pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an injectable drug called secukinumab could reduce pain and improve function in adults with moderate-to-severe shoulder tendon pain that hadn't gotten better with standard treatments like painkillers and physical therapy. For 24 weeks, 62 participants re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New shot tested for people with unbearable seasonal allergies
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding an injectable medication called omalizumab could help people with severe Japanese cedar pollen allergies who still suffer despite using standard allergy medicines like nasal sprays and antihistamines. The 12-week trial involved 337 adults and adol…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New pill targets inflammation to ease arthritic knee pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental oral medicine called DFV890 to see if it could safely reduce pain and inflammation in people with painful knee osteoarthritis. About 115 participants, aged 50-80, took either the medicine or a placebo pill for 12 weeks. Researchers measured chang…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New shot tested to ease agony of sickle cell disease in kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly injections of a drug called canakinumab could reduce the daily pain and inflammation experienced by children and young adults with sickle cell anemia. For 24 weeks, 49 participants aged 8-20 received either the drug or a placebo (dummy shot) to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New hope for teens with uncontrollable seasonal allergies?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at the safety and effectiveness of the drug Xolair in teenagers with severe seasonal allergies that weren't controlled by standard allergy medicines. It involved 50 participants aged 12 to 18 and observed them for up to 24 weeks. The main goal was to see what si…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Drug safety tested in people with kidney problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study aimed to understand how a new drug called remibrutinib is processed by the body in people with severe kidney impairment. It compared 16 participants—half with poor kidney function and half with healthy kidneys—to see if the drug behaves differently. The goa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:50 UTC
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Researchers look back at how doctors treated blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 355 myelofibrosis patients in Turkey who were treated with the drug ruxolitinib. Researchers collected information about patient characteristics, treatment approaches, and outcomes between 2015 and 2022. The goal was to understand how …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:49 UTC
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Survey reveals gaps in patient and doctor knowledge of MS drug safety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study was a survey to check if doctors, nurses, and patients using the multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Mayzent (siponimod) understood its safety information. Over 300 healthcare professionals and patients/caregivers in Europe and Canada answered questions about managing side ef…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Researchers examine Real-World leukemia treatment costs and patterns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed existing medical records to understand how chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients in Japan were treated with targeted medications called TKIs. Researchers examined treatment patterns, medication switches, healthcare visits, and costs for 754 patients between …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Researchers check if heart failure clinics follow the rules
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see how well different types of heart clinics in Germany follow established treatment guidelines. Researchers collected information from 899 patients with a specific type of weakened heart after a serious health episode. The goal was to understand and compare …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Patients share their stories: the hidden burden of Sepsis-Related kidney damage
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to listen to and document the real-life experiences of patients who developed kidney injury after a severe infection called sepsis. Researchers conducted hour-long interviews with 28 patients and their caregivers from the US and Germany to understand their sympto…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Portuguese Hospitals' breast cancer drug patterns revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at how doctors in Portugal actually prescribed and adjusted specific breast cancer medications in real hospital settings. Researchers analyzed drug use data from 16 public hospitals between 2018 and 2023 to understand treatment patterns, how long patients s…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Doctors look back: how well do SMA treatments really work for kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how well the available treatments work for children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in everyday life, not just in clinical trials. Researchers looked back at the medical records of 213 children in the Czech and Slovak Republics to see their treat…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Research predicts millions could avoid heart attacks with new cholesterol drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to estimate how many adults in the United States might be eligible for a cholesterol-lowering drug called inclisiran. Researchers used national survey data to model the potential number of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events that could be prev…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Massive study tracks 2,424 Women's cancer treatment journeys
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study followed 2,424 Russian women with advanced breast cancer to understand how different treatments work in real-world settings. Researchers tracked patients already receiving standard medications like ribociclib, alpelisib, hormone therapy, or chemotherapy a…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Massive 12,000-Patient review shows how well new cholesterol shots work
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the health records of nearly 12,000 adults in China with high cholesterol. Researchers wanted to see how well two newer types of injectable cholesterol medicines worked for people in everyday life, outside of a controlled trial. They compared the effecti…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Massive 5-Year psoriasis study reveals how treatments perform in real life
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 2,376 adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis for 5 years to understand how different treatments work in real-world settings. Researchers compared the safety and effectiveness of the drug secukinumab against other approved therapies like biologics, pil…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Major study reveals how medicare patients fare with leukemia treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed Medicare claims data from 2,298 patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) to understand how treatments work in real-world settings. Researchers examined treatment patterns, medication adherence, healthcare costs, and outcomes for patients receiving differen…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Major study reveals how side effects disrupt cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how side effects from common CML drugs affect patients' treatment plans and healthcare costs. Researchers analyzed insurance claims data from over 2,500 adult patients taking these medications. The goal was to understand how often side effects lead to treatme…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Massive data dive reveals how new prostate cancer drug performs in real patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at health records to understand how a newer prostate cancer drug, 177Lu-PSMA-617, was used in real-world practice. Researchers analyzed data from 6,448 patients to see who received the drug, how long they lived, and how their cancer markers changed. The goa…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Massive german study tracks 2,600+ women to compare breast cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed over 2,600 women in Germany with advanced breast cancer to compare how different first-line treatments work in real-world settings. Researchers tracked patients receiving either a combination drug (ribociclib plus hormone therapy), hormone therapy alone, or ch…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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French hospital data reveals scope of rare growth disorders
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed French national hospital records from 2015-2022 to understand how common PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS) disorders are in France. Researchers examined data from over 3,600 patients to learn how often these genetic conditions occur, how they're manage…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Massive data dive reveals true cost of treating rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how three different treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are actually used in the real world and what they cost the healthcare system. Researchers analyzed anonymous insurance claims data from over 4,100 patients who received one of the trea…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Tracking advanced prostate cancer treatment in over 1,200 men
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed how a targeted radiation drug was used to treat men with advanced prostate cancer in real-world medical settings. It followed 1,247 patients to understand their characteristics, how they were treated, and their outcomes. The goal was to gather knowledge about …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Massive Look-Back study reveals Real-World leukemia treatment results
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of nearly 1,500 adults with a type of chronic leukemia to understand how they were treated in everyday cancer clinics. Researchers analyzed which medications were used, how patients responded, what side effects occurred, and how long …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Tracking cancer drug outcomes in real indian patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed how well a specific drug combination (alpelisib plus fulvestrant) worked for Indian patients with a certain type of advanced breast cancer that has a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA). It also aimed to find out how common this mutation is among Indian patient…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:10 UTC
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First look: testing a new IV treatment for painful inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how the body processes a drug called secukinumab when given through an IV (intravenous) line, and to check its safety. It involved 65 adults with either giant cell arteritis (GCA) or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), two painful inflammatory conditions.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Researchers track Real-World MS treatment use and patient experience
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how people in Australia with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) used a treatment called Kesimpta (ofatumumab) in their daily lives. It tracked if patients took their doses on time and explored how the treatment affected their fatigue, work productivi…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Massive study reveals how SMA patients fare on modern drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the real-world experiences of 4,805 people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who received one or more of three modern drug treatments. It aimed to understand how often patients needed hospital care or special medical equipment before and after starting …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Scientists test cancer drug safety in people with liver issues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how liver problems affect how the body processes a single dose of an experimental lung cancer drug called JDQ443. It compared 33 people with varying levels of liver impairment to healthy individuals, measuring drug levels in the blood over several d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Post-Market watch: tracking side effects of cancer drug in real patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to monitor the safety of the drug LUTATHERA after it was approved for use. It observed 347 patients with a specific type of neuroendocrine tumor who received the drug in real-world medical settings. The main goal was to track the occurrence of certain serious sid…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:27 UTC