Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Clinical trials sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, explained in plain language.
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One-Shot CRISPR cure trial for devastating blood diseases
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study is testing a single treatment using the patient's own stem cells that have been genetically modified with CRISPR technology. The goal is to see if this one-time therapy can eliminate the need for lifelong blood transfusions in beta-thalassemia patients and stop painful…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New drug aims to protect kidneys in High-Risk genetic group
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an investigational drug called VX-147 for people with kidney disease caused by specific changes in the APOL1 gene. It aims to see if the drug can reduce protein loss in urine and slow the decline of kidney function over 48 weeks. The study will enroll about …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:21 UTC
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New hope for kids with cystic fibrosis: triple therapy trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new three-drug combination (VX-121/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) for children aged 1 to 11 with cystic fibrosis who have specific genetic mutations. The main goals are to see how the drugs move through the body, check for side effects, and measure if the treat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 00:21 UTC
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Experimental drug targets genetic root of kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an investigational drug called VX-407 in adults with a specific genetic type of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Researchers want to see if VX-407 can slow the growth of kidney cysts, which is a key marker of disease progression. The stu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New hope for cystic fibrosis patients left behind by current drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called VX-522 for adults with cystic fibrosis who have genetic mutations that don't respond to current treatments. Researchers will check if the drug is safe and if it helps improve lung function. The study involves about 39 participan…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Breakthrough cell therapy could free type 1 diabetes patients from insulin dependence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing VX-880, an investigational cell therapy, for adults with Type 1 diabetes who experience severe and dangerous low blood sugar episodes. The study aims to see if the treatment can help patients become independent from insulin injections while eliminat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease patients in major drug trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called povetacicept for people with primary membranous nephropathy, a serious autoimmune disease that damages the kidneys. Researchers will compare it to a standard treatment to see if it's better at putting the disease into remission. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to free kidney transplant patients from insulin dependence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an investigational cell therapy called VX-880 in people who have type 1 diabetes and have already received a kidney transplant. The main goal is to see if the treatment can help participants stop needing insulin injections. Participants must already be on st…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New drug trial targets genetic cause of kidney damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an investigational drug called Inaxaplin for people with a specific genetic form of kidney disease (APOL1-mediated). The main goal is to see if the drug safely reduces the amount of protein leaking into the urine, which is a key sign of kidney damage. The tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New hope for CF: early testing begins on Next-Generation treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study aims to check the safety and how the body processes a new drug called VX-828. It will test VX-828 alone and in combinations with other CF medications in 255 healthy volunteers and people with cystic fibrosis. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for genetic muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called VX-670 in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1, a genetic muscle-wasting disease. Researchers will give different doses to 44 participants to check if the drug is safe and how it behaves in the body. The study will also measure…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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New pill aims to tame diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new oral medication, VX-993, to see if it can safely reduce pain caused by diabetic nerve damage (neuropathy). About 300 adults with long-term pain in their feet and legs from diabetes will take the drug or a comparison medication for 12 weeks. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for millions suffering diabetic foot pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if an investigational drug called Suzetrigine can safely reduce pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes. About 734 adults with long-term diabetic foot and leg pain will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if Suzetrigi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Major trial tests new hope for millions suffering diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new drug called Suzetrigine can safely reduce pain in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a common and painful nerve condition. It will involve about 1100 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have significant daily pain in their feet or le…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 13:59 UTC
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First human tests begin for potential cystic fibrosis drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis is a very early study to check if a new drug called VX-581 is safe and how it moves through the body. It involves 128 healthy volunteers who will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to understand the drug's safety profile and how the body processes it befo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists track pain drug in breast milk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to measure how much of an experimental pain medication called suzetrigine gets into breast milk. It will involve 12 healthy women who are currently breastfeeding. The goal is to understand how much of the drug a nursing infant might be exposed to and to check for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC