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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Clinical Trials

Six-Month Setmelanotide Data Show Benefits in PWS

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals recently shared encouraging six-month results from its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of setmelanotide in people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The findings, presented at ENDO 2026, suggest that treatment with setmelanotide ...

Topics: Research, Clinical Trials, PWS Research, Hyperphagia, Trial Results

Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Prader-Willi Syndrome Now Enrolling: CSTI-500

A new phase 2 study is evaluating CSTI-500, an investigational medication being developed to address some of the most challenging symptoms of PWS, including hyperphagia and behavioral dysregulation. Researchers will study the safety, tolerability, an...

Topics: Clinical Trials

Aardvark Therapeutics to Unblind Data Following FDA Clinical Hold

Aardvark Therapeutics has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a full clinical hold on its investigational new drug application (IND) for ARD-101 related to the Company’s previously announced voluntary pause.

Topics: Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Matter: Three PWS Families Share Their Views

Harmony Biosciences recently met with three families impacted by Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) to better understand their views on clinical trials for PWS symptoms including excessive daytime sleepiness.

Topics: Clinical Trials

Webinar Provides Details on COMPASS PWS Clinical Trial

In a recent webinar, Acadia Pharmaceuticals shared details of their COMPASS-PWS Clinical trial which is currently enrolling volunteers with PWS between the ages of 5 and 30 who experience hyperphagia. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to evaluate the ...

Topics: Clinical Trials

Webinar: What You Can Expect if You Participate in TEMPO, a Phase 3 Trial of Pitolisant

If your loved one with PWS struggles with daytime sleepiness, you may be interested in learning more about TEMPO, a phase 3 study of Pitolisant, now enrolling volunteers with PWS ages 6 to 65 years old. This study will evaluate the efficacy of Pitoli...

Topics: Research, Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Panel [2023 Conference Video]

In this one hour and 8-minute video, Dr. Theresa Strong, FPWR’s Director of Research Programs, explores PWS clinical trials that are already underway or enrolling participants.

Topics: Research, Clinical Trials, Family Conference

Harmony Biosciences Initiates Global Phase 3 Study of Pitolisant: TEMPO!

Harmony Biosciences has initiated its Phase 3 study of Pitolisant and is now enrolling individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome ages 6 and up who struggle with excessive daytime sleepiness. Two clinical trial sites are already open and ready to begin s...

Topics: Clinical Trials

VNS4PWS Clinical Trial Opens for Enrollment

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research is pleased to announce our VNS4PWS clinical trial is now open and enrolling participants with PWS ages 10-40 who experience disruptive behaviors and temper outbursts.

Topics: Research, Clinical Trials