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Novartis’ TREM2 drug fails Phase 2 ALS trial

Novartis' ALS drug fails in mid-stage trial, halting development

By · Published September 18, 2026  19:04 UTC · Updated September 18, 2026  20:50 UTC

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Novartis has halted its TREM2 targeting ALS program following the failure of its Phase 2 trial. The outcome of the trial has led to further setbacks for Novartis' stock and its pipeline.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Novartis' ALS drug fails in mid-stage trial, halting development
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The failure occurred in a mid-stage trial, according to multiple sources. Reuters and Bloomberg.com report that Novartis has halted the ALS drug development program as a result of the trial failure.

The setbacks have added to the company's R&D woes, as noted by Investor's Business Daily. The trial failure leaves the status of the drug in question, with no clear indication of what the next steps will be for the company's ALS program.

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Questions people are asking

What is TREM2?

TREM2 is a drug target for treating ALS, according to the reports.

How many trials has Novartis' ALS drug failed in?

Four trials in a month, according to BioSpace.

What is the current status of Novartis' ALS program?

The program has been halted due to the trial failure.

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