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Clinical trials and research at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 12 clinical trials run by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated that are recruiting, at sites in 19 countries (most in United States (11), Canada (4), Germany (4)). By phase: Phase 3 (5), Phase 1 (5), Phase 2 (1), Phase 2/3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 12Clinical trials
- 19Countries
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| VX-407 pharmacokinetics after a single dose in adults with ADPKD | Phase 1 | Lincoln, Nebraska | Recruiting | Oct 9, 2026 |
| How VX-407 interacts with common birth control pills | Phase 1 | Montreal | Recruiting | Aug 28, 2026 |
| VX-433 first‑in‑human safety and PK study in healthy volunteers | Phase 1 | Salt Lake City, Utah | Recruiting | May 13, 2026 |
| VX-272 dose escalation in healthy adults | Phase 1 | Tempe, Arizona | Recruiting | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Dose escalation of VX-581 to check safety and drug levels in healthy adults | Phase 1 | Overland Park, Kansas | Recruiting | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Suzetrigine for pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy | Phase 3 | Birmingham, Alabama and 74 other locations | Recruiting | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Povetacicept for people with primary membranous nephropathy | Phase 2/3 | Montgomery, Alabama and 116 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Evaluating VX-880 for Type 1 Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients | Phase 3 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 6 other locations | Recruiting | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Evaluating Suzetrigine for Pain from Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy | Phase 3 | Anniston, Alabama and 75 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Evaluating VX-993 for pain from diabetic nerve damage | Phase 2 | Cullman, Alabama and 46 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 1, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (12)
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VX-407 pharmacokinetics after a single dose in adults with ADPKD
This study tests how VX-407 is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted after a one-time oral dose in adults with polycystic kidney disease.
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How VX-407 interacts with common birth control pills
This study tests whether VX-407 affects how birth control pills work in people with ADPKD.
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VX-433 first‑in‑human safety and PK study in healthy volunteers
This study tests the safety, how VX-433 behaves in the body, and possible drug interactions in healthy adults, to see if it’s suitable for people with narcolepsy type 1 in the future.
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VX-272 dose escalation in healthy adults
This will test single and multiple increasing doses of the experimental drug VX-272 in healthy adults to see how safe it is and how the body handles it.
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Dose escalation of VX-581 to check safety and drug levels in healthy adults
The trial will test increasing doses of VX-581 in healthy adults to see if it is safe and to measure how the body absorbs and clears the drug.
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Suzetrigine for pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy
This trial will test whether Suzetrigine reduces pain in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Povetacicept for people with primary membranous nephropathy
This trial tests whether povetacicept is safe and helps people with primary membranous nephropathy, with tacrolimus listed as an intervention in the protocol.
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Evaluating VX-880 for Type 1 Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients
This study is testing if a new treatment called VX-880 can help people with Type 1 Diabetes who have had a kidney transplant manage their blood sugar better.
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Evaluating Suzetrigine for Pain from Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
This study is testing if a new medication called Suzetrigine can help people with diabetic nerve pain feel better compared to a placebo and a standard treatment.
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Evaluating VX-993 for pain from diabetic nerve damage
This study is testing if a new medication called VX-993 can help people with diabetes who have been dealing with pain in their legs and feet from nerve damage feel better compared to a standard treatment and a placebo.
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Evaluating a single dose of CTX001 for treating transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia and severe sickle cell disease
This study is testing a single dose of a new treatment called CTX001 to see if it can help people with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia or severe sickle cell disease feel better.
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Evaluating VX-880 for Type 1 Diabetes with Severe Hypoglycemia
This study is testing if a new treatment called VX-880 can help people with Type 1 diabetes who have trouble sensing low blood sugar and have had severe low blood sugar episodes.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated are recruiting right now?
12, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 19 countries. The most sites are in United States (11 trials), Canada (4 trials), Germany (4 trials), Italy (4 trials), United Kingdom (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 5, Phase 1: 5, Phase 2: 1, Phase 2/3: 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.
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