Generalized Myasthenia GravisPhase 2NCT05218096
Study of ALXN2050 in Adult Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
A Phase 2 study testing ALXN2050 in people with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis and Myasthenia Gravis, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 46 sites in 8 countries.
Trial summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALXN2050 (120 milligrams [mg], 180 mg) in participants with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). Safety will be monitored throughout the study. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 130 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Generalized Myasthenia Gravis, Myasthenia Gravis
- What is being tested?
- ALXN2050
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 46 sitesin 8 countries
- Study dates
- 27 Apr 2022to 3 Apr 2024
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 130 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed with MG at least 3 months (90 days) prior to the date of the Screening Visit. Confirmation of MG must be made via the following:
- Positive serologic test for anti AChR antibodies at the Screening Visit, and
- Abnormal neuromuscular transmission demonstrated by single fiber electromyography or repetitive nerve stimulation, or
- Positive response to an AChEI test (eg, edrophonium chloride test), or
- Improvement of signs or symptoms related to MG during treatment with an oral AChEI, as determined by the treating physician
- Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Clinical Classification Class II to IV at the Screening Visit.
- MG-ADL total score must be ≥ 5 (with at least 50% of the score attributed to non-ocular elements) at the Screening Visit and at randomization (Day 1).
- Participants receiving treatment with protocol-specified immunosuppressive therapies, corticosteroids, or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors must have been receiving treatment and on a stable dose prior to the date of the Screening Visit, with no changes to the regimen expected during screening, the PEP, and/or the ETP.
Who cannot join
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤ 30 milliliters/minute/1.73 squared meters during Screening calculated by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration.
- History of thymectomy, thymomectomy, or any other thymic surgery within 12 months prior to the Screening Visit.
- Any untreated thymic malignancy, carcinoma, or thymoma. Participants with a history of treated thymic malignancy or carcinoma are eligible for enrollment if they meet pre-specified conditions outlined in the protocol.
- Clinical features consistent with Clinical Deterioration at the time of the Screening Visit or at any time during the Screening Period prior to randomization (Day 1).
- Use of the following within the time periods specified below:
- Intravenous immunoglobulin G or subcutaneous immunoglobulin within the 4 weeks (28 days) prior to the Screening Visit.
- Use of tacrolimus or cyclosporine within the 4 weeks (28 days) prior to the Screening Visit.
Trial locations and contacts
46 sites in 8 countries.
46 sites in 8 countries
United States17 sites
Research Site
Aurora, Colorado, 80045
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Boca Raton, Florida, 33487
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514
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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207
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Houston, Texas, 77030
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40508
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53228
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Nashville, Tennessee, 37232
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New Hyde Park, New York, 11042
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85028
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Port Charlotte, Florida, 33952
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Portland, Oregon, 97239
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229
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Springfield, Oregon, 97477
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Tampa, Florida, 33612
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West Chester, Ohio, 45069
Italy7 sites
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Bergamo, 24127
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Milan, 20133
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Naples, 80131
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Pisa, 56100
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Roma, 00168
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Rome, 00189
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Udine, 33100
Germany5 sites
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Berlin, 10117
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Bochum, 44791
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Düsseldorf, 40225
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Hamburg, 20246
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Leipzig, 04103
Spain5 sites
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Barcelona, 08036
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Madrid, 28046
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Málaga, 29010
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Murcia, 30120
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Seville, 41009
South Korea4 sites
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Daegu, 41404
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Seoul, 03080
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Seoul, 06351
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Yangsan, 50612
Canada3 sites
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Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R7
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London, Ontario, N6A 4L6
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Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4
Taiwan3 sites
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Hualien City, 97002
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Taipei, 11101
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Taoyuan City
About this study
Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ALXN2050 in Adult Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALXN2050 (120 milligrams [mg], 180 mg) in participants with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).
Safety will be monitored throughout the study.
Read the detailed description
The study consists of a blinded 8-week Primary Evaluation Period (PEP) and a blinded 26-week Extended Treatment Period (ETP). After completion of 34 weeks of treatment, participants will enter an Open-label Extension (OLE) Period for up to 1.5 years.
- Conditions
- Generalized Myasthenia Gravis, Myasthenia Gravis
- Being tested
- ALXN2050, Placebo
- Keywords
- ALXN2050, gMG
- Medical subject headings
- Myasthenia Gravis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ALXN2050Drug
Also called ACH-0145228 (formerly)
Oral tablet.
PlaceboDrug
Oral tablet.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ALXN2050: 180 mg | Experimental | Participants will receive ALXN2050. Receives: Drug: ALXN2050 |
| ALXN2050: 120 mg | Experimental | Participants will receive ALXN2050. Receives: Drug: ALXN2050 |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Participants will receive placebo followed by ALXN2050. Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage Of Participants With a Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) Total Score Reduction Of ≥ 2 Points In Any 4 Consecutive Weeks During The First 8 Weeks And Who Did Not Receive Rescue Therapy
The MG-ADL profile is an 8-item participant-reported scale that focuses on relevant symptoms and functional performance of ADL in participants with MG. The 8 items of the MG-ADL questionnaire were derived from symptom-based components of the original 13-item QMG scale to assess disability secondary to ocular (2 items), bulbar (3 items), respiratory (1 item), and gross motor or limb (2 items) impairment related to effects of MG. Each response is graded 0 (normal) to 3 (most severe). The MG-ADL total score was calculated as the sum of the scores of the 8 items and ranges from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating worse function.
Measured: Baseline through Week 8
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change From Baseline In Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) Total Score At Week 8
The QMG Score for Disease Severity is an objective evaluation of therapy for MG and is based on quantitative testing of sentinel muscle groups. The QMG instrument consists of 13 items: ocular (2 items), facial (1 item), bulbar (2 items), gross motor (6 items), axial (1 item), and respiratory (1 item); each graded 0 to 3, with 3 being the most severe. The QMG total score was calculated as the sum of the scores of the 13 items and ranges from 0 to 39, with higher scores indicating more severe disease. Baseline score at each timepoint as the response variable, treatment group, study visit, and treatment-by-study visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, and baseline QMG total score as a covariate were used to calculate the least square (LS) mean and the standard error.
Measured: Baseline, Week 8
Change From Baseline In MG-ADL Total Score At Week 8
The MG-ADL profile is an 8-item participant-reported scale that focuses on relevant symptoms and functional performance of ADL in participants with MG. The 8 items of the MG-ADL questionnaire were derived from symptom-based components of the original 13-item QMG scale to assess disability secondary to ocular (2 items), bulbar (3 items), respiratory (1 item), and gross motor or limb (2 items) impairment related to effects of MG. Each response is graded 0 (normal) to 3 (most severe). The MG-ADL total score was calculated as the sum of the scores of the 8 items and ranges from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating worse function. Baseline score at each timepoint as the response variable, treatment group, study visit, and treatment-by-study visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, and baseline MG-ADL total score as a covariate were used to calculate the LS mean and the standard error.
Measured: Baseline, Week 8
Change From Baseline In Quality Of Life In Neurological Disorders (Neuro-QoL) Fatigue Score At Week 8
The Neuro-QoL Fatigue questionnaire is a reliable and validated brief 19-item survey of fatigue, completed by the participant. Each item is scored on a scale of 1-5, with 1 indicating "never" and 5 indicating "sometimes". The Neuro-QoL Fatigue score was calculated as the sum of the scores of the 19 items and ranges from 19-95, with higher scores indicating greater fatigue and greater impact of MG on activities. Baseline score at each timepoint as the response variable, treatment group, study visit, and treatment-by-study visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, and baseline Neuro-QoL Fatigue score as a covariate were used to calculate the LS mean and the standard error.
Measured: Baseline, Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Feb 2022
- Study start27 Apr 2022
- Primary completion30 Nov 2023
- Study completion3 Apr 2024
Why it stopped: Sponsor decision
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Generalized Myasthenia GravisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05218096
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ALXN2050-MG-201
- Other IDs
- 2021-001229-26
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Dec 2021
- Last updated
- 9 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Alexion has a public commitment to allow requests for access to study data and will be supplying a protocol, CSR, and plain language summaries.
Publications
Sacca F, Gialdini G, Howard JF Jr, Vu TH, Meisel A, Peric S, Lunemann JD, Sgarzi M, Shaibani A, Bril V, Yeh JH, Reyes-Garrido V, Liao S, Metais C, van der Valk RJP; ALXN2050-MG-201 Investigators. Efficacy and Safety of Vemircopan in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol. 2026 Jun 1;83(6):544-553. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.0902.
PubMed 42043793
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ALXN2050 in Adult Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05218096
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ALXN2050-MG-201
- Conditions
- Generalized Myasthenia Gravis, Myasthenia Gravis
- Keywords
- ALXN2050, gMG
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: Sponsor decision
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 27 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Apr 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 9 Jan 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALXN2050 (120 milligrams [mg], 180 mg) in participants with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).
Safety will be monitored throughout the study.
Detailed description
The study consists of a blinded 8-week Primary Evaluation Period (PEP) and a blinded 26-week Extended Treatment Period (ETP). After completion of 34 weeks of treatment, participants will enter an Open-label Extension (OLE) Period for up to 1.5 years.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ALXN2050: 180 mg | Experimental | Drug: ALXN2050Participants will receive ALXN2050. |
| ALXN2050: 120 mg | Experimental | Drug: ALXN2050Participants will receive ALXN2050. |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboParticipants will receive placebo followed by ALXN2050. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 130 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Diagnosed with MG at least 3 months (90 days) prior to the date of the Screening Visit. Confirmation of MG must be made via the following:
- Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Clinical Classification Class II to IV at the Screening Visit.
- MG-ADL total score must be ≥ 5 (with at least 50% of the score attributed to non-ocular elements) at the Screening Visit and at randomization (Day 1).
- Participants receiving treatment with protocol-specified immunosuppressive therapies, corticosteroids, or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors must have been receiving treatment and on a stable dose prior to the date of the Screening Visit, with no changes to the regimen expected during screening, the PEP, and/or the ETP.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤ 30 milliliters/minute/1.73 squared meters during Screening calculated by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration.
- History of thymectomy, thymomectomy, or any other thymic surgery within 12 months prior to the Screening Visit.
- Any untreated thymic malignancy, carcinoma, or thymoma. Participants with a history of treated thymic malignancy or carcinoma are eligible for enrollment if they meet pre-specified conditions outlined in the protocol.
- Clinical features consistent with Clinical Deterioration at the time of the Screening Visit or at any time during the Screening Period prior to randomization (Day 1).
- Use of the following within the time periods specified below:
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ALXN2050Also: ACH-0145228 (formerly)Oral tablet. | Drug | ALXN2050: 120 mg, ALXN2050: 180 mg |
| PlaceboOral tablet. | Drug | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Percentage Of Participants With a Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) Total Score Reduction Of ≥ 2 Points In Any 4 Consecutive Weeks During The First 8 Weeks And Who Did Not Receive Rescue Therapy
Time frame: Baseline through Week 8
The MG-ADL profile is an 8-item participant-reported scale that focuses on relevant symptoms and functional performance of ADL in participants with MG. The 8 items of the MG-ADL questionnaire were derived from symptom-based components of the original 13-item QMG scale to assess disability secondary to ocular (2 items), bulbar (3 items), respiratory (1 item), and gross motor or limb (2 items) impairment related to effects of MG. Each response is graded 0 (normal) to 3 (most severe). The MG-ADL total score was calculated as the sum of the scores of the 8 items and ranges from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating worse function.
3 secondary outcomes
Change From Baseline In Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) Total Score At Week 8
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
Change From Baseline In MG-ADL Total Score At Week 8
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
Change From Baseline In Quality Of Life In Neurological Disorders (Neuro-QoL) Fatigue Score At Week 8
Time frame: Baseline, Week 8
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jan 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42043793Sacca F, Gialdini G, Howard JF Jr, Vu TH, Meisel A, Peric S, Lunemann JD, Sgarzi M, Shaibani A, Bril V, Yeh JH, Reyes-Garrido V, Liao S, Metais C, van der Valk RJP; ALXN2050-MG-201 Investigators. Efficacy and Safety of Vemircopan in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol. 2026 Jun 1;83(6):544-553. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.0902.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Alexion has a public commitment to allow requests for access to study data and will be supplying a protocol, CSR, and plain language summaries.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
46 sites in 8 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing ALXN2050 in people with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis and Myasthenia Gravis, run by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 46 sites in 8 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 46 sites in United States, Italy, Germany, Spain, South Korea and 3 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 9 Jan 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage Of Participants With a Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) Total Score Reduction Of ≥ 2 Points In Any 4 Consecutive Weeks During The First 8 Weeks And Who Did Not Receive Rescue Therapy (time frame: Baseline through Week 8). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05218096, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Jan 2025.