Drug Trials News for October 2009

Drug Trials News Archive

Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline announce full presentation of positive Phase III study results for Benlysta in systemic lupus erythematosus Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline announce full presentation of positive Phase III study results for Benlysta in systemic lupus erythematosus

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline PLC recently announced the full presentation of results from BLISS-52, the first of two Phase III trials of BENLYSTA™ (belimumab) in seropositive patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

New Phase II data show ACZ885 gave better pain relief and flare prevention for patients with chronic gout than an injectable corticosteroid New Phase II data show ACZ885 gave better pain relief and flare prevention for patients with chronic gout than an injectable corticosteroid

New results have shown that the novel biological therapy ACZ885 (canakinumab) is significantly more effective than an injectable corticosteroid at reducing pain and preventing recurrent attacks or ‘flares’ in patients with hard-to-treat gout, one of the most painful forms of arthritis.

Avodart® (dutasteride) in combination with tamsulosin shows benefits for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) Avodart® (dutasteride) in combination with tamsulosin shows benefits for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has recently announced the final results from its four-year combination therapy with Avodart and tamsulosin (CombAT) study.

ThromboGenics announces results from a Phase IIa trial evaluating microplasmin for the treatment of diabetic macular edema ThromboGenics announces results from a Phase IIa trial evaluating microplasmin for the treatment of diabetic macular edema

Data presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists Conference in New York.

Trophos' olesoxime selected by Thomson Reuters’ ‘Ones to Watch’ Report as a top five Phase III product Trophos' olesoxime selected by Thomson Reuters’ ‘Ones to Watch’ Report as a top five Phase III product

Olesoxime in ongoing pivotal efficacy study for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.