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Clinical trials and research at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 9 clinical trials run by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. that are recruiting, at sites in 14 countries (most in United States (8), France (4), Germany (3)). By phase: Phase 3 (3), Phase 1/2 (2), Phase 1 (2), Phase 2 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 9Clinical trials
- 14Countries
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Obudanersen for Angelman Syndrome in UPD/ID patients | Phase 3 | Carrboro, North Carolina | Recruiting | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Olezarsen for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome in kids | Phase 3 | Birmingham, Alabama and 5 other locations | Recruiting | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Ion775 for high triglyceride levels: safety, tolerability, and how well it works | Phase 2 | Lincoln, California and 17 other locations | Recruiting | May 22, 2026 |
| ION337 safety and tolerability in children with Dravet syndrome | Phase 1/2 | Ann Arbor, Michigan and 6 other locations | Recruiting | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Donidalorsen for children with hereditary angioedema | Phase 3 | Santa Monica, California and 17 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Evaluating ION440 for treating MECP2 Duplication Syndrome | Phase 1/2 | San Diego, California and 11 other locations | Recruiting | May 28, 2024 |
| Evaluating a new treatment for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease in children | Phase 1 | Atlanta, Georgia and 6 other locations | Recruiting | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Characterizing biomarkers and disease progression in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease | — | Atlanta, Georgia and 9 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Evaluating ION464 for Multiple System Atrophy | Phase 1 | Innsbruck and 14 other locations | Recruiting | Nov 18, 2019 |
All recruiting trials (9)
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Obudanersen for Angelman Syndrome in UPD/ID patients
This study tests obudanersen in children and adults with Angelman syndrome caused by UPD or imprinting defects to see if it improves expressive communication.
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Olezarsen for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome in kids
This study tests whether olezarsen given by injection can help children with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome.
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Ion775 for high triglyceride levels: safety, tolerability, and how well it works
A drug called ION775 is being tested to see if it can safely lower fasting triglycerides in adults with hypertriglyceridemia or severe hypertriglyceridemia who are already on standard lipid medicines.
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ION337 safety and tolerability in children with Dravet syndrome
This will test whether ION337 is safe and well tolerated in children ages 2 to 12 with Dravet syndrome.
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Donidalorsen for children with hereditary angioedema
This trial tests if donidalorsen is safe and how it is processed in the body for children aged 2 to under 12 with hereditary angioedema types I or II.
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Evaluating ION440 for treating MECP2 Duplication Syndrome
This study is testing a new treatment called ION440 to see if it can help children and adults with MECP2 Duplication Syndrome feel better and improve their condition.
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Evaluating a new treatment for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease in children
This study is testing a new drug called ION356 to see if it is safe and tolerable for children with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease who have a specific genetic change.
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Characterizing biomarkers and disease progression in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
This study is trying to see how certain markers in the body change over time in people with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease to help develop better treatments in the future.
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Evaluating ION464 for Multiple System Atrophy
This study is testing a new drug called ION464 to see if it is safe and helps adults with multiple system atrophy feel better over a 12-week period and beyond.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are recruiting right now?
9, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 14 countries. The most sites are in United States (8 trials), France (4 trials), Germany (3 trials), Canada (3 trials), Italy (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 3, Phase 1/2: 2, Phase 1: 2, Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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