Phase I-II

Patient recruitment - what the problems are and how Greenphire is tackling them

06-Jun-2023 By Liza Laws

Jim Murphy is Greenphire's CEO and leads the company's strategy and he says he is committed to fostering a culture of growth, innovation, excellence and employee satisfaction. Under his leadership, the company has expanded exponentially - in...

Encouraging results for Parkinson's Disease drug in Biovie study as more patients retain sufficient muscle control

05-Jun-2023 By Liza Laws

Encouraging clinical data has been released by Biovie, a company developing drug therapies for the treatment of neurological and neurodegenerative disorders and advanced liver disease.

Clinical Trials Day 2023

Clinical trial diversity - a Q&A with Clincierge

01-Jun-2023 By Liza Laws

The US Food and Drug Administration will soon require researchers and companies seeking approval for late-stage clinical trials to submit a diversity plan for trial participants. Scott Gray, CEO of Clincierge, discusses how trial sponsors and CROs can...

Algiax Pharmaceuticals 'convinced' they can provide new treatment for chronic pain relief

31-May-2023 By Liza Laws

A small molecule drug candidate from Algiax Pharmaceuticals can reduce excitability of neurons in relation to chronic pain, dampening signal and reducing pain, a study shows.

Scratching the itch, Lynk Pharmaceuticals trialling ointment for psoriasis

26-May-2023 By Liza Laws

The first patients with psoriasis have been dosed with a new drug to help combat the inflammatory skin disease in a clinical trial in China.

Parsortix DNA Damage Response Assays developed by Angle will be used in clinical trial

25-May-2023 By Liza Laws

A company developing small molecule therapeutics targeting DNA Damage Response (DDR) in order to treat patients with a broad range of cancers has its first assay development customer.

Vicore patent issued and positive trial results for IPF patients announced

23-May-2023 By Liza Laws

Vicore Pharma’s drug candidate, C21 formulation, currently in a phase 2a trial aimed at people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), has been patented.

REDX inhibitor provides multiple opportunities for cancer associated fibrosis

11-May-2023 By Liza Laws

Data from the company’s lead fibrosis asset called RXC700 has highlighted multiple opportunities for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Scorpion Therapeutics announces first patient dosed in clinical trial for the treatment of breast cancer and solid tumors

03-May-2023 By Isabel Cameron

Scorpion Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology company, has announced that the first patient has been dosed in a phase 1/2 clinical trial of STX-478, its treatment for breast cancer and other solid tumors.

Phase 3 study for people with painful, highly inflammatory condition initiated by Galapagos

28-Apr-2023 By Liza Laws

Galapagos NV has announced it has initiated a phase 3 study with small molecule drug filgotinib in patients with the chronic, highly inflammatory condition, active axial spondyloarthritis(AxSpA).

'Compelling results from Karyopharm study using combination of drugs to treat myelofibrosis

20-Apr-2023 By Liza Laws

Symptom improvements have been hailed as ‘very compelling’ after results from a phase 1 study into a combination of drugs to treat myelofibrosis prove positive.

Mixed results from latest study of BenevolentAI's dermatitis ointment

06-Apr-2023 By Liza Laws

An ointment for patients with mild to moderate skin disease, atopic dermatitis (AD), has had mixed results from its phase 2a study.

Live biotherapeutic complements antibiotics in serious hospital infection

04-Apr-2023 By Liza Laws

A live biotherapeutics product used alongside antibiotics can help combat C. difficile infection (CDI).

BPGbio announces partnership with debra of America to help those suffering skin disease

30-Mar-2023 By Liza Laws

Finding a treatment for a skin disease that significantly diminishes the quality of life for those living with it has moved forward to the next phase of trials.

Positive topline results in trial for patients with early breast cancer

28-Mar-2023 By Liza Laws

Patients with early breast cancer (EBC) could benefit from a targeted treatment that can block or interfere with cancer cell growth.

Interview: Hope for those with degenerative brain disease PSP

28-Mar-2023 By Liza Laws

Progressive supranuclear-palsy (PSP) is a very rare brain disease and until recently, it was almost unheard of. Along with many neurodegenerative diseases, it has a high unmet medical need.

UK pushes ahead with biggest clinical trial overhaul in 20 years

27-Mar-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

Amid uncertainty over the future of clinical trials in the UK, the MHRA announces that it will streamline the process of running trials to make the country a more ‘attractive destination’.

Vaxart reduces workforce and pauses COVID-19 vaccine development

20-Mar-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The developer of oral vaccines announces a restructure of its business priorities, as it looks to conserve cash to progress its norovirus candidate.

Acesion's positive trial data for treatment of atrial fibrillation

19-Mar-2023 By Liza Laws

Positive data from a phase 2 clinical trial has proven the general mechanism of action of SK channel inhibition for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), an abnormal heart rhythm.

Noema Pharma raises $112M in Series B financing for nervous system disorders

16-Mar-2023 By Liza Laws

Oversubscribed, series B financing for Noema Pharma’s clinical stage assets has been successfully closed raising $112 million from new and existing investors.

News in brief

Nutrasource rebrands clinical trial site to Apex Trials

30-Jan-2023

Canadian CRO Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services Inc has rebranded its clinical trial site as Apex Trials to expand its focus beyond food & natural health product trials.

Bioethics International reveals index to score pharma on trial diversity

12-Jan-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The not-for-profit organization published its fair inclusion score to measure and rank pharmaceutical companies on their inclusion of women, older adults, and racial and ethnic minoritized patients.

Metrion leases facility, adds high-throughput capacity to support ion channel services

08-Dec-2022 By Nick Taylor

Metrion Biosciences has leased a new facility and added high-throughput screening (HTS) capacity to support its ion channel drug discovery projects.

‘Data is the key’: Strategic partnership leverages AI for cancer clinical trial placement

23-Nov-2022 By Maggie Lynch

Partnership between Massive Bio and Azra AI extends clinical care teams bandwidth to place cancer patients in trials while eliminating unconscious bias.

Survey reveals decentralized clinical trial elements that drive participation in studies

16-Nov-2022 By Nick Taylor

In-home nurse visits, using familiar mobile devices to upload health data, and telemedicine calls with a doctor are the elements of decentralized clinical trials with the biggest positive impact on participation in future studies, according to a survey.

Castor bolsters trial solutions platforms to reach more patients and gain RWE

15-Nov-2022 By Maggie Lynch

Castor adds to its existing decentralized and hybrid clinical trial solutions platform to collect RWE, expand trials to global populations, and integrate virtual trial visits.

Clario releases 20 years of data working on decentralized trials

10-Nov-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

The company reveals some of its data on the number of trials and patients that have been supported through its tools.

Oracle and ObvioHealth come together for ‘tight integration’ of data in APAC DCTs

10-Nov-2022 By Maggie Lynch

Oracle and ObvioHealth collaborate on clinical trial solutions using ObviGo to establish a “more complete clinical research ecosystem” in Asia Pacific region.

IQVIA cuts sales guidance as site staff shortages delay execution of deliveries

09-Nov-2022 By Nick Taylor

IQVIA has reduced its full-year sales guidance in response to factors including bottlenecks created by staff shortages at certain sites.

Medable targets oncology trials for decentralized offering

09-Nov-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

Medable announces the launch of a ‘patient-first’ oncology service that the company states will improve patient access, enrolment, and retention for clinical trials.

Anji Pharma and Population Health partner to progress lead candidates

31-Oct-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

The biopharma company and investment firm will cooperate to progress late-stage clinical assets in diabetes and chronic idiopathic constipation.

Industry body points to ‘clear and serious threat’ to clinical research in UK

26-Oct-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

The ABPI releases a report that shows the number of clinical trials taking place in the UK fell by a large amount between the years 2017 and 2021.

Benefiting from Bristol Myers’ input, ConcertAI rolls out digital trial solution

24-Oct-2022 By Nick Taylor

ConcertAI has introduced a digital trial solution informed by its collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb to simplify patient identification, consent, IRB approval, and contract negotiations.

Ayala Pharmaceuticals reports promising data from Desmoid Tumors trial

19-Oct-2022

Updated interim results from Part A the RINGSIDE pivotal Phase 2/3 study of the company’s AL102 new drug showed consistent early tumor shrinkage with measures deepening over time, plus good tolerability at all doses.

Big Pharma backs push to compare carbon footprint of site-based and decentralized trials

19-Oct-2022 By Nick Taylor

The Pistoia Alliance has begun an initiative to measure and compare the carbon footprint of site-based and decentralized clinical trials.

Walmart steps into clinical trials claiming ability to improve diversity

18-Oct-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

Walmart joins rival retailers by launching its service for clinical trial recruitment, stating that it will focus on older, rural, women and minority populations.

“Significant Step Forward” for Actinogen’s Alzheimer’s treatment

12-Oct-2022 By Maggie Lynch

Clinical data findings from Actinogen’s Phase 2a study measuring the effects of Xanamem in patients with biomarker-positive Alzheimer’s Disease validated company’s ongoing program.

Lightship and Acclinate partner to improve clinical trial diversity

11-Oct-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

The two companies will work together with the aim of increasing access and engagement in clinical trials for underrepresented populations.

TransCelerate CEO: Speeding drug development a ‘win-win’ for all concerned

28-Sep-2022

TransCelerate BioPharma continues to work towards “bringing new medicines to patients faster”. We caught up with the organization’s CEO to hear about its main achievements over the past decade and learn about what comes next.

Q&A: Precision for Medicine VP on the present & future of personalized medicine

27-Sep-2022

Outsourcing-Pharma caught up with Esther Mahillo, VP of Operational Strategy and Feasibility, Precision for Medicine to talk about advancements in patient enrollment in oncology and rare disease clinical trials.

Epic launches program to ‘unify’ clinical research with care delivery

22-Sep-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

Epic’s Life Sciences program is released with the aim to connect providers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers to recruit research participants, expand clinical trial access, and to speed up therapy development.

Thermo Fisher hails PPD’s wins of ‘very large’ customers following merger

20-Sep-2022 By Nick Taylor

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical service unit PPD has won some “very large” customers since becoming part of the broader group in a mega-merger, according to CEO Marc Casper.

Australian CRO Avance buys C3 Research to support sponsors as programs advance

15-Sep-2022 By Nick Taylor

Australian CRO Avance Clinical has expanded in North America by acquiring C3 Research Associates, positioning it to continue supporting sponsors as they move into later-phase studies that need US sites.

Bayer taps Clariness to build patient insights into clinical trial review process

13-Sep-2022 By Nick Taylor

Bayer Pharma has enlisted Clariness to support its new study review process by providing pre-clinical trial patient insights and post-trial feedback.

Use of RWE, AI elevating drug development: Sidley

12-Sep-2022 By Jenni Spinner

A fleet of legal professionals offers advice and perspective on important considerations when harnessing artificial intelligence and real-world evidence.

Real-world evidence helps accelerate research: Wolters Kluwer Health

12-Sep-2022 By Jenni Spinner

Experts from the health information specialist explain how the use of RWD and RWE has helped speed up and improve the development of therapies and vaccines.

Vaderis exits stealth as ex-Almac Discovery candidate enters clinical development

07-Sep-2022 By Nick Taylor

The clinical-stage biotechnology company is working on the advancement of a treatment for a blood vessel disorder that it licensed from the other company

Clarify, Datavant team up to securely connect first-party and real-world data

07-Sep-2022 By Nick Taylor

The companies will work together to help clients connect information sources, giving stakeholders a better overview of the clinical patient experience.

CVS Health agrees to acquire Signify Health

06-Sep-2022 By Jenni Spinner

With the purchase, the company is looking to advance its plans to connect with potential trial participants and spread awareness of study participation.

DTRA glossary aims to promote adoption of decentralized format

06-Sep-2022 By Jenni Spinner

The Decentralized Trials and Research Alliance is offering the research resource to increase awareness, understanding, and acceptance of the study format.