Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Tanabe Pharma America, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug aims to restore arm and hand movement after spinal cord injury
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called MT-3921 in 72 people with a recent severe spinal cord injury in the neck. Participants received either the drug or a placebo by IV over 6 months. The main goal was to see if the drug improves arm and hand muscle function better than p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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New pill may let rare disease patients enjoy sunshine longer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called MT-7117 in 102 adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a rare condition that causes severe pain from sunlight exposure. The goal was to see if the drug could increase the time people could spend in the sun without symptoms. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:34 UTC
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New drug aims to give sunlight-sensitive patients more pain-free time outdoors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called MT-7117 in 184 people aged 12 to 75 with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), conditions that cause severe pain from sunlight exposure. The goal was to see if the drug could increase the time it takes …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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ALS drug edaravone tested for Long-Term safety in 124 patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of an oral form of edaravone in 124 people with ALS over 96 weeks. ALS is a progressive nerve disease that weakens muscles. The main goal was to see how safe and tolerable the drug is when taken for a long time, not to cure the disease. P…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New oral ALS drug shows safety in long-term study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of an oral form of edaravone in 185 people with ALS. Participants took the medication for 24 to 48 weeks, and researchers tracked any side effects. The goal was to see if taking the drug by mouth is safe over time for managing ALS.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare scleroderma in phase 2 trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called MT-7117 in 76 adults with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin thickening and organ damage. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks. The main goal was to see if MT-71…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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New drug offers hope for menopausal hot flashes in Long-Term study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety and effects of an experimental drug called MT-8554 for reducing moderate to severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women. A total of 190 women who had already completed a previous 12-week study took part. Researchers monitored side effects,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New hope for endometriosis pain: experimental drug shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called MT-2990 in 76 women with surgically confirmed endometriosis who had moderate to severe pelvic pain. The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce pain, including pain during periods, sex, and other times. Participants were rando…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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New drug shows promise for easing menopause hot flashes
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called MT-8554 to see if it could reduce the number and intensity of hot flashes in menopausal women. About 375 women who had frequent hot flashes took either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to measure changes in hot flash frequency and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Healthy men help unravel Drug's journey through the body
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a single dose of the experimental drug MT-8554 is absorbed, broken down, and removed from the body in 6 healthy men aged 30-55. Researchers measured the drug's levels in blood, urine, and stool over time. The goal was to understand the drug's behavior and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:49 UTC
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Heart safety check for new drug MT-8554
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether MT-8554, an experimental drug, changes the heart's electrical activity (QT interval) in 48 healthy adults aged 18-55. Participants received either a low dose, high dose, or placebo. The goal was to see if the drug causes any heart rhythm issues, not to t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:49 UTC