Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Clinical trials sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, explained in plain language.
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New drug trial aims to tame muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called povetacicept in about 30 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The goal is to see if the drug can safely lower certain immune proteins (IgG) and improve symptoms. Participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:53 UTC
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New hope for DM1: vertex launches First-in-Human trial of VX-670
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called VX-670 in 44 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and other problems. Participants receive either single or multiple doses of VX-670 or a placebo.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:52 UTC
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New triple drug combo aims to control cystic fibrosis in kids as young as 1
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a triple combination medicine (VX-121/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) in children aged 1 to 11 with cystic fibrosis who have a specific genetic mutation. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body, how safe it is, and if it helps control the disease. About …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:50 UTC
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Could this cell therapy free kidney transplant patients from insulin?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called VX-880 in 10 people who have both type 1 diabetes and a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if it can help them stop taking insulin while keeping their blood sugar under control. Participants will continue taking lifelong anti-rejection drugs…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:47 UTC
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CRISPR gene therapy aims to free patients from lifelong transfusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of a CRISPR-based gene therapy (CTX001) in 26 adults with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia or severe sickle cell disease. The treatment uses the patient's own blood stem cells, which are edited to produce more fetal hemoglobin, potentially red…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:47 UTC
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New pill aims to shrink kidney cysts in genetic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VX-407 in 24 adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who have certain changes in the PKD1 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can slow or reduce kidney growth and check for side effects. Participants will take…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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New hope for kidney patients: experimental drug povetacicept faces off against standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug, povetacicept, works better than a standard treatment (calcineurin inhibitor) for people with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease. About 176 adults will take part. The goal is to see if the new drug can help more patients achieve c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease caused by APOL1 gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VX-147 in people with a specific genetic form of kidney disease caused by the APOL1 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce protein in the urine and protect kidney function. About 466 adults and children will take either VX-147…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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Stem cell therapy could free type 1 diabetes patients from insulin injections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new stem cell treatment called VX-880 for people with type 1 diabetes who have dangerous low blood sugar episodes. The goal is to see if a single infusion can help the body make its own insulin again, reducing or eliminating the need for insulin shots. About 52…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:33 UTC
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New CF pill VX-828 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new experimental drug, VX-828, in healthy adults and people with cystic fibrosis (CF). The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers will also test VX-828 together with other CF medicines. About 255 partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:32 UTC
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New pill could ease diabetic nerve pain without opioids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called suzetrigine for people with diabetes who have long-term nerve pain in their legs. About 734 adults will take either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks to see if it reduces daily pain. The goal is to find a safe, non-opioid option for this co…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:47 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after knee surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new pain treatment for people having total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it can help patients use fewer opioids after the operation. About 60 adults will take part. The study is currently recruiting.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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New pill aims to ease diabetic nerve pain in major trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called VX-993 for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes that causes pain in the legs and feet. About 300 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will receive different doses of VX-993 or an active comparato…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New pill aims to ease burning nerve pain in diabetes patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called suzetrigine for people with nerve pain from diabetes. About 1,100 adults will receive either the study drug, a placebo, or an active comparator to see if it safely reduces pain. The main goal is to measure pain relief after 12 weeks.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cystic fibrosis drug VX-272 begins first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether VX-272 is safe and how the body processes it. About 128 healthy adults will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to gather safety data before testing in people with cystic fibrosis.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:53 UTC
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New study checks pain med levels in breast milk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a pain medication called suzetrigine gets into breast milk. Twelve healthy breastfeeding women will take one dose, then pump and test their milk. The goal is to find out how much drug the baby might get and whether it is safe.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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New CF drug candidate VX-581 begins first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new medicine called VX-581 in 128 healthy volunteers to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:35 UTC