Tag: clinical trials
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Trial in Progress of Antibody Blocking Covid-19 in Immunocompromised
A clinical trial is underway testing a synthetic antibody designed to prevent SARS-CoV-2 viral infections in people with compromised immune systems.
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Trial Shows Wearable Device Can Reduce Migraine
Results from a clinical trial show an electronic device worn on the arm can reduce migraine occurrences in people with history of the condition.
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Trial Begins Testing RNA Hepatitis-B Treatment
A clinical trial is underway testing the safety and chemical activity of a hepatitis-B therapy using engineered RNA to block production of a key protein linked to the disease.
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Gene Therapy Stimulates Missing Enzymes in Rare Disease
Results from a clinical trial show an experimental gene therapy for Krabbe disease is safe and produces enzymes missing in children with the rare disease.
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Company Formed to Boost Clinical Trial Success Odds
A pharma/tech industry group is starting a new company to use algorithms for finding gaps in preclinical data that can impair clinical trial progress.
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FDA Clearance Requested for Behavioral Diabetes Therapy
A digital health company is asking for FDA authorization to market a mobile app that helps treat type 2 diabetes with cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Trial Underway Assessing Gut Microbiome-Cancer Links
A clinical trial began collecting stool and blood samples to find connections between microbial communities in the gut and four types of solid-tumor cancer.
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ALS Treatment Shown Safe, Affects Key Proteins
Results of a clinical trial show a combination of two approved drugs changes levels of proteins associated with ALS, with patients experiencing few adverse effects.
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Gut Microbes Shown to Detect Colorectal Cancer
An analysis of gut bacteria and blood samples from patients indicates changes in the microbiome can provide early warnings for colorectal cancer.
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Trial Shows LSD Treatment Reduces Anxiety Symptoms
A clinical trial shows a medication made with lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD, given in a supervised clinical setting, helps reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.