Topics: Research
We’re excited to share that Acadia Pharmaceuticals has officially completed enrollment for its Phase 3 COMPASS PWS clinical trial of ACP-101 in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)—three months ahead of schedule!
Still United, Still Inspired We're still riding the wave of connection, energy, and inspiration from United in Hope 2025! This incredible event brought together three powerful organizations - the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR), the Prade...
FPWR maintains the latest clinical trial information so that you can stay abreast of trial opportunities. Some trials require in-person visits, while others can be completed remotely. Some trials are testing new drugs, while others are intervention (...
Topics: Research
Did you know that swallowing issues are extremely common in babies with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? A recent study from Cook Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) in Texas took a closer look—and what they found is something every clinician and parent of ...
Topics: Research, Parents, Children 0-3
Thanks to nearly 2,000 participants completing a collective 61,795 surveys, the Global PWS Registry continues to be a vital resource for the PWS community—adding to our body of knowledge, improving how we care for our loved ones, and helping inform a...
Topics: Research, Research Blog
A new clinical trial aims to provide relief from hyperphagia for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome. HERO is a global Phase 3 clinical trial investigating ARD‑101, an investigational oral medication aimed at reducing hyperphagia. This trial is current...
The FPWR research team recently published a new study that helps us better understand mood, general health, and life satisfaction in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The findings are based on data collected through the Global PWS Registr...
Topics: Mental Health, Research, Parents
Behind the recent FDA approval of the first treatment for hyperphagia in PWS is a powerful story of patient data and community collaboration—driven by the Global PWS Registry.
When Carolyn’s son Miles was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, she faced a new world of unknowns. But it didn’t take long for her to channel that uncertainty into action. Now, in her second year hosting a One Small Step walk, Carolyn is rallying ...
Topics: Stories of Hope