Clinical Trials: Page 7


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    AbbVie’s $9B bet collapses as closely watched schizophrenia drug fails studies

    Shares in AbbVie slumped Monday after the company disclosed its psychiatric medicine emraclidine didn’t best placebo in two Phase 2 trials.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    7 steps to selecting the right global central lab

    Unlock global clinical trial success with seamless sample logistics and standardized testing.

    Nov. 11, 2024
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    Cell therapy

    The continued emergence of CAR-T therapy has fueled research into next-generation approaches and new applications, such as its use in autoimmune diseases.

    By BioPharma Dive staff
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    Cancer cell therapy from Arcellx, Gilead shows promise in early data

    The companies’ CAR-T seemed to cause fewer movement disorders in a multiple myeloma trial than J&J's Carvykti has in other tests, although Wall Street analysts were divided on how the two drugs compare.

    By Nov. 5, 2024
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    Viking data provide latest test of oral obesity drug potential

    Wall Street analysts were impressed by data showing competitive rates of weight loss for Viking’s therapy, but shares in the company still slipped.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Centers of excellence or product-centric BizDevOps managed services?

    As novel therapeutics become more complex — and costly — to bring to market, drug developers are looking to unified clinical development platforms to streamline operations.

    Nov. 4, 2024
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    Novo, with new results, to seek approval for obesity drug in MASH

    The Phase 3 findings position semaglutide to become the first drug of its kind for the liver disease. But they also confirm GLP-1s aren't a "silver bullet" for MASH, one analyst argued. 

    By Nov. 1, 2024
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    Roche weighs whether speedy approval path is open for latest Alzheimer’s drug

    In an investor presentation, executives hinted at the possibility of seeking an accelerated approval of trontinemab if it can significantly lower levels of amyloid in a Phase 3 trial.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    With new diversity guidance, EHR data plus AI will be critical

    With the new clinical trial diversity guidelines, the combination of EHR data and AI will be essential.

    Oct. 28, 2024
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    Don’t let your samples slip: Why every clinical trial needs biospecimen management

    Assure the integrity and efficiency of your clinical trials with support from a Biospecimen Manager.

    Oct. 28, 2024
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    Intellia data spark debate about CRISPR drug’s potential

    Newly published data show the therapy reduced the rate of swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema, but didn't silence questions about its commercial outlook.

    By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Alto hits new low as depression drug flunks key test

    While analysts still see value in Alto’s approach to brain drugmaking, investors may have lost some faith, as the biotech’s shares were down by two-thirds Wednesday morning.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Otsuka’s startup bet pays off with kidney disease drug results

    A medicine the pharma acquired in a 2018 buyout of Visterra succeeded in a Phase 3 trial in IgA nephropathy, a crowded corner of drug research.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    Oral version of Novo diabetes drug protects heart health in large study

    The medicine, which Novo sells as Rybelsus, cut the risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% when added to standard therapies in people with diabetes and heart disease.

    By Oct. 21, 2024
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    Pharmaceutical research on mRNA and CAR T-cell therapy in cancer: Pioneering the future of oncology

    Immunotherapy and precision medicine show promise in better fighting cancer. What else does the research tell us? 

    Oct. 21, 2024
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    Merck antibody reduces RSV-related disease, hospitalizations in trial

    Detailed data from a Phase 2b/3 study of Merck’s treatment clesrovimab should support the company’s efforts to win approval by the 2025-2026 season.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    FDA puts Novavax flu vaccine trials on hold

    The hold, which was made in response to a serious adverse event report, could impact the company’s plans to start a Phase 3 trial of a combination shot for COVID-19 and influenza.

    By Oct. 16, 2024
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    Wave sees RNA editing validation in early trial results

    The data provide the first clinical evidence of RNA editing, a burgeoning field that's drawn interest from biotechs and pharmaceutical companies alike.

    By , Oct. 16, 2024
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    GSK says antibody drug succeeds in testing for chronic nasal condition

    The company has set high expectations for depemokimab, which it is also advancing in three other inflammatory diseases, including asthma.

    By Oct. 14, 2024
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    Sponsored by Pearson

    Successful COA selection paves the path to drug development

    Choosing the right clinical outcome assessments (COAs) is an important part of successfully advancing drug development and securing regulatory approval.

    Oct. 14, 2024
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    From maximizing recruitment to promoting diversity: How to deploy NGS technologies to achieve clinical trial success

    Learn how the right NGS technology can enhance clinical research while supporting downstream efforts toward global commercialization.

    Oct. 14, 2024
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    Obesity drugs

    Drugmakers are racing to find the next Wegovy. These obesity trials are ones to watch.

    Amgen’s MariTide readout Tuesday was the first domino to fall in a series of data readouts that could reshape expectations for the weight loss drug market.

    By Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    Sage continues downslide as Alzheimer’s study fails

    After a series of setbacks for dalzanemdor, some analysts now expect that Sage won’t reach profitability for awhile — and only if its cost structure undergoes significant changes.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    Scholar Rock scores with ‘surprise’ success in SMA drug study

    Phase 3 findings could position the biotech’s therapy to become part of a “new standard” for SMA, its CEO said, while boosting research into whether it can preserve muscle in people with obesity.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    An effective analytical testing strategy for viral vectors should include these 7 steps

    Producing safe, effective, high-quality viral vector therapeutics depends on a robust and tailored analytical testing strategy.

    Oct. 7, 2024
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    Best practices for developing safety profiles in rare disease trials

    The development of cancer vaccines has provided some hope in the battle against cancer worldwide; however, there are still many challenges to overcome when developing these life-saving treatments.

    By David Turner, Senior Director of Global Safety Services • Oct. 7, 2024