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New Study Opportunity for Prader-Willi Syndrome: Now Enrolling RM-718

A new clinical study is now enrolling individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), offering families the opportunity to explore a potential new treatment for obesity and hyperphagia.
March 5, 2026 Read More

Topics: News, Clinical Trials Opportunities

Aardvark Therapeutics Announces Voluntary Pause of Hero Clinical Trial

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the tr...
February 27, 2026 Read More

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The Global PWS Registry: Turning Lived Experience Into Better Care

Families living with Prader-Willi syndrome are changing how PWS is understood, studied, and treated.
February 24, 2026 Read More

Topics: News, Research, Parents

The FPWR Therapeutic Accelerator Program: Bridging Research and Development

While much of FPWR’s work starts with discovery research, our mission extends across the full drug development pathway, supporting progress from foundational science all the way to potential treatments for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
January 26, 2026 Read More

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Pivotal Study Results of  VYKAT™ XR Published

Soleno Therapeutics has published results from its pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of VYKAT™ XR (diazoxide choline extended-release tablets, DCCR) in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, a peer-reviewed journal for endocrine and metab...
January 12, 2026 Read More

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Your 2025 Impact: FPWR Fundraising Wrapped

Every breakthrough, every milestone, and every step forward in 2025 had one thing in common: our community. Because supporters like you showed up. You shared your story. You asked others to stand with you. And it mattered.
January 9, 2026 Read More

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Global PWS Registry 2.0 Launches with New VYKAT Module

The Global PWS Registry is powered by the dedication of patients and families who share their PWS experiences. Each piece of data collected helps unlock insights that fuel scientific discoveries and treatment breakthroughs.
January 8, 2026 Read More

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Positive Preliminary Results with Setmelanotide and Plans for Evaluation of RM-718 for PWS

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has shared positive preliminary results from its exploratory Phase 2 trial of setmelanotide in people with PWS and announced, pending successful completion of this phase, plans to advance setmelanotide into a Phase 3 trial. Add...
December 18, 2025 Read More

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Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Breakthroughs, Milestones, and Momentum

As we wrap up 2025, we’re celebrating a year shaped by real progress… scientific breakthroughs, new treatment pathways, and meaningful improvements in care for people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Schaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS).
December 3, 2025 Read More

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About FPWR

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (federal tax id 31-1763110) is a nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under section 501(c)(3).

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