R&D/Clinical Trials

Findings from a recent study demonstrated that high-dose psilocybin provided a superior reduction in depressive symptoms compared to both placebo and escitalopram in patients with major depressive disorder.

Findings from a study published in the Journal of the Obesity Society may significantly advance the understanding of GLP-1 analogues and their role in treating obesity.

Gilad discusses the ways that this method can be used to treat various cancers without putting patients through the side effects of chemotherapy.

An overview of trends in gene therapy, the unique analytical challenges posed by developing new treatments, and innovative solutions to address these challenges.

Kelly discusses how the company takes a different approach to spinal cord injuries.

Pharm Exec’s latest sampling of notable biopharma brand approvals and launches all have unique stories to tell—from the winding journeys to innovative “firsts” to new momentum for milestones to come.

Surviving a long road, novel next-generation treatment offers hope for major depressive disorder.

Key approval signals progress in addressing immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

A breakthrough for biomarker-altered breast cancer—but broader challenges remain.

New cardiovascular indication builds on treatment’s fast-growing legacy.

Launch campaign ramped up for disease-modifying drug that targets rare and fatal form of hypertension.

Webinar Date/Time: Thu, Sep 12, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

In an interview with Pharm Exec Associate Editor Don Tracy, Carlos Doti, VP, Head of Medical Affairs, US Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, discusses a number of oncology targets in the works at AstraZeneca.

In an interview with Pharm Exec Associate Editor Don Tracy, Carlos Doti, VP, Head of Medical Affairs, US Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, talks PARP inhibitors in cancer treatment and the history of Lynparza.

The Trinity Life Sciences managing director and head of DE&I strategy discusses recent research on the topic.

The study aims to explore Anktiva as a potential cornerstone of future immunotherapy treatments for endometrial cancer and other forms of the disease.

In an interview with Pharm Exec Associate Editor Don Tracy, Carlos Doti, VP, head of medical affairs, US oncology business unit, AstraZeneca, provides an update on current research efforts for Lynparza and discusses its impact on cancer patients over the past decade.

The FINEARTS-HF study, which compared Kerendia to a placebo when added to standard therapy, met its primary endpoint by reducing cardiovascular death and total heart failure events.

IDeate-Lung02 will compare ifinatamab deruxtecan to a physician’s choice of chemotherapy in patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer.

Data from the SUMMIT clinical trial demonstrated that tirzepatide lowered the risk of negative heart failure outcomes and enhanced symptoms and physical limitations when tested with three different doses.

Results of the Phase III Clarity AD study found that Leqembi reduced cognitive decline by -0.95 on the Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes compared to expected declines in untreated groups.

A single dose of giroctocogene fitelparvovec significantly reduced the mean total annual bleeding rate in patients with moderately severe to severe hemophilia A.

Moving forward, Sage Therapeutics and Biogen intend to cease further clinical development of SAGE-324 for essential tremor.

Results of the PURPOSE 1 trial indicated that treatment with lenacapavir was superior to Descovy and Truvada.

The trial is expected to include 40 patients across the United States who haven’t responded adequately to standard hypovolemic septic shock treatments and are on vasopressors.

Treatment with CT-996 led to a significant placebo-adjusted mean weight loss of 6.1% within four weeks in participants with obesity but without type 2 diabetes.

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, Aug 28, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

Webinar Date/Time: Thu, Aug 8, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

Ripston discusses the Biospecimen Management Consortium and how its working to develop best practices for driving sample excellence.

In an interview with Pharm Exec Associate Editor Don Tracy, Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Founder, CEO, Femasys, discusses results of the Femaseed pivotal trial, Fembloc birth control, and how the outcome of the 2024 United States presidential election could impact women's health.