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Clinical trials sponsored by Shire, explained in plain language.
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New hope for MLD: Long-Term drug safety trial completed
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called HGT-1110 for people with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and serious brain disease. It included 24 people who had already been in an earlier study of the same drug. The main goal was to track side effects and s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Real-World data shows lanadelumab cuts HAE attacks over three years
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 140 people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) who were already taking lanadelumab to see how well it works in real life. Participants reported their swelling attacks using a smartphone app and during routine doctor visits for up to three years. The main goal was…
Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:14 UTC
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New study tracks growth in kids with rare disease on enzyme therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 21 children with Hunter Syndrome who started treatment with Elaprase before age 6. Researchers measured changes in height and weight over time to see how the drug affected growth. The study also monitored safety and compared results to untreated patients from …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New hope for kids with ADHD who Don't respond to stimulants
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a medication called guanfacine (TAK-503) can help children and teenagers aged 6 to 17 with ADHD who did not get better with stimulant drugs. The study had two parts: first, participants were randomly assigned to receive guanfacine, another ADHD drug (…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Study probes what patients and doctors know about NATPARA risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 200 patients and doctors to check their understanding of the risks and safe use of NATPARA, a drug for hypoparathyroidism. Participants answered true/false questions online, by phone, or on paper. No study medicine was given. The goal was to see how well key s…
Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:35 UTC
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Healthy volunteers help test drug processing across ethnic groups
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the drug maribavir is absorbed and processed in healthy adults of Japanese descent compared to non-Hispanic Caucasian adults. It also tested three different doses in Japanese participants to see if the drug levels in the blood change proportionally with d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:25 UTC