AbbVie Inc.

AbbVie Inc. works on 22 rare diseases tracked on Trial Friend, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Behçet Disease, Corticobasal Degeneration and 19 more, with 20 recruiting clinical trials and 9 FDA-approved rare disease drugs.

AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company with a significant rare disease portfolio including rare oncology and immunology treatments. The company develops therapies for rare conditions and pursues orphan drug designations to address diseases with limited treatment options.

Type
Diversified Pharma
Ticker
ABBV
Headquarters
North Chicago, United States
Founded
2013
Website
abbvie.com
20
Active Rare Disease Trials
9
Approved Rare Disease Drugs
22
Rare Diseases in Portfolio
13
Years Active

Focus areas at AbbVie Inc.

Within its broader pharmaceutical portfolio, AbbVie Inc. has active clinical trial programs and drug development efforts across 22 rare diseases, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Behçet Disease, Corticobasal Degeneration, Cystic Fibrosis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and 17 additional rare conditions. These programs may span orphan drug designation, novel therapeutic mechanisms, and precision medicine approaches targeting the underlying causes of each disease.

The clinical trials section below shows all active and recruiting studies sponsored by AbbVie Inc., sourced live from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each trial includes its current recruitment status, study phase (Phase 1 through Phase 4), conditions under investigation, and the number of active trial sites. The FDA-approved drugs section lists treatments that have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, with brand names, generic names, approval dates, and matched rare disease indications from the openFDA database.

AbbVie Inc. is headquartered in North Chicago, United States, founded in 2013, publicly traded under the ticker symbol ABBV. The company maintains a dedicated rare disease division alongside its broader therapeutic portfolio, working to bring innovative treatments to patients with conditions that have historically had limited or no treatment options.

AbbVie Inc. Drug Pipeline

AbbVie Inc. has 20 active clinical trials across 4 development stages, with 20 currently recruiting participants. Clinical trials advance through phases: Phase 1 tests safety in a small group, Phase 2 evaluates effectiveness and side effects, Phase 3 confirms benefit in a larger population, and Phase 4 monitors long-term safety after FDA approval.

Note: This pipeline includes all of AbbVie Inc.'s active interventional trials, not only those targeting rare diseases. We show the full pipeline because a company's broader research activity, therapeutic expertise, and development infrastructure directly shape its ability to advance rare disease programs. A strong overall pipeline often signals deeper clinical operations, faster enrollment capabilities, and greater commitment to bringing new treatments to patients.

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5
Early Phase / Phase 15 trials
Advanced Squamous Tumors
Recruiting
Myeloid Malignancy+4 more
Recruiting
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer+3 more
Recruiting
9
Phase 29 trials
B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Recruiting
Recurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma+4 more
Recruiting
Recruiting
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Recruiting
5
Phase 35 trials
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Recruiting
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Recruiting
Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Recruiting
AMD+4 more
Recruiting
1
Other1 trial

AbbVie Inc. Clinical Trials (20)

Active and recruiting clinical trials sponsored by AbbVie Inc., sourced live from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each trial card shows the study phase, current recruitment status, conditions under investigation, study locations, eligibility criteria, and a direct link to the full ClinicalTrials.gov record. You can also download a one-page PDF summary to share with your doctor.

Note: Recruitment statuses on ClinicalTrials.gov may not immediately reflect recent FDA decisions, sponsor announcements, or enrollment changes. Always confirm a trial's current status directly with the study coordinator.

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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE2, PHASE3Recently updatedNCT06109272

A Study to Assess the Dose, Adverse Events, and Change in Disease Activity of Livmoniplimab as an Intravenous (IV) Solution in Combination With Budigalimab as an IV Solution in Adult Participants With Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Intervention: Livmoniplimab, Budigalimab, Durvalumab, Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Tremelimumab

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cancer worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related death. The majority of participants first presenting with HCC have advanced unresectable or metastatic disease. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the optimized dose, adverse events, and efficacy of livmoniplimab in combination with budigalimab. Livmoniplimab is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of HCC. There are 2 stages to this study. In Stage 1, there are 3 treatment arms and participants will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio. Participants will either receive livmoniplimab (at different doses) in combination with budigalimab (another investigational drug), atezolizumab in combination with bevacizumab, or tremelimumab in combination with durvalumab. In Stage 2, there are 2 treatments arms and participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio. Participants will either receive livmoniplimab (optimized dose) in combination with budigalimab or tremelimumab in combination with durvalumab. Approximately 660 adult participants will be enrolled in the study across 185 sites worldwide. Stage 1: In arm 1, participants will receive intravenously (IV) infused livmoniplimab (Dose 1) in combination with IV infused budigalimab, every 3 weeks. In arm 2, participants will receive IV infused livmoniplimab (Dose 2) in combination with IV infused budigalimab, every 3 weeks. In Arm 3 (control), participants will receive the investigator's choice: IV atezolizumab in combination with IV bevacizumab every 3 weeks or single dose IV tremelimumab in combination with IV durvalumab every 4 weeks. Stage 2: In arm 1, participants will receive IV infused livmoniplimab (optimized dose) in combination with IV infused budigalimab, every 3 weeks. In Arm 2 (control), participants will receive single dose IV tremelimumab in combination with IV durvalumab every 4 weeks. All participants will continue treatment until disease progression or discontinuation criteria are met, whichever occurs first. The estimated duration of this study is about 56 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic and may require frequent medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires, and scans.

Ages 18 Years+37 locations
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RECRUITINGPHASE3Recently updatedNCT05609630

Study of Oral Upadacitinib and Subcutaneous/Intravenous Tocilizumab to Evaluate Change in Disease Activity, Adverse Events and How Drug Moves Through the Body of Pediatric and Adolescent Participants With Active Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

Intervention: Upadacitinib, Tocilizumab

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis that affects children. The term "idiopathic" means "of unknown origin". It is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes swelling, warmth, and pain of one or more small joints. Systemic JIA ia a rare and serious form of JIA. Systemic" means it may affect not only the joints but other parts of the body, including the liver, lungs and heart. sJIA is more severe and can be more challenging to diagnose and treat than other types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is a lifelong disease for many patients and can continue into adulthood. This study will assess how safe and effective upadacitinib is in treating pediatric and adolescent participants aged 1 to \< 18 with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) and will include a tocilizumab treatment arm for reference. Adverse events and change in the disease activity will be assessed. Upadacitinib is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of sJIA. Participants are assigned to 1 of 2 cohorts. In cohort 1, participants will receive upadacitinib or tocilizumab reference. In cohort 2, participants will receive upadacitinib. Approximately 90 participants with sJIA will be enrolled in approximately 45 sites worldwide. Participants will receive upadacitinib oral tablets once daily or oral solution twice daily or tocilizumab subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion as per local label for 52 weeks and followed for approximately 30 days. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits/calls during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Ages 1 Year - 17 Years45 locations
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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE1, PHASE2Recently updatedNCT05201248

A Study to Evaluate Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity of Subcutaneous (SC) Epcoritamab As Monotherapy or Combined With Standard of Care Therapies in Adult Participants in China With B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Intervention: Epcoritamab, Cyclophosphamide, Rituximab, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, Prednisone, Lenalidomide

B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

B-cell Lymphoma is an aggressive and rare cancer of a type of immune cells (a white blood cell responsible for fighting infections). The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and toxicity of epcoritamab as a monotherapy and when combined with standard of care therapy \[Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) or Rituximab and lenalidomide (R2)\] in adult participants in China with B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Epcoritamab is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Study doctors put the participants in groups called treatment arms. A monotherapy of epcoritamab and two different combination of epcoritamab with standard of care therapy (R-CHOP or R2) will be explored. Each treatment arm receives a different treatment combination depending on stage of the study and eligibility. Approximately 66 adult participants with B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma will be enrolled in the study in approximately 21 sites in China. In the monotherapy arm (Cohort 1), participants will receive subcutaneous epcoritamab in 28-day cycles. In the combination arms (Cohorts 2 and 3), participants in Cohort 2 will receive subcutaneous epcoritamab with standard of care therapy (R-CHOP) in 21-day cycles followed by 28-day cycles, participants in Cohort 3 will receive subcutaneous epcoritamab with standard of care therapy (R2) in 28-day cycles. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at an approved institution (hospital or clinic). The effect of the treatment will be frequently checked by medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires and side effects.

Ages 18 Years+18 locations
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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE2Recently updatedNCT07387471

Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity of Oral Venetoclax in Adult Participants With Recurring Relapsed or Refractory (R/R) Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM)/Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL)

Intervention: Venetoclax

Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL) is a rare type of low-grade B-cell lymphoma. The purpose of this study is to assess the change in disease activity of adult participants with relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia(WM)/LPL receiving venetoclax. Venetoclax is being investigated in the treatment of WM/LPL. Participants will receive oral venetoclax at doses ramping up to the target dose, as part of treatment. Approximately 14 adult participants with WM/LPL will be enrolled in the study at approximately 20 sites in Japan. Participants will receive oral venetoclax at doses ramping up to the target dose. The total study duration is approximately 28 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, and checking for side effects.

Ages 18 Years+17 locations
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RECRUITINGPHASE1, PHASE2Recently updatedNCT06536049

Epcoritamab Plus Ibrutinib for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Intervention: Biospecimen Collection, Bone Marrow Aspiration, Bone Marrow Biopsy, Computed Tomography, Epcoritamab, Ibrutinib, Positron Emission Tomography

Recurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell LymphomaRecurrent Grade 3b Follicular LymphomaRecurrent High Grade B-Cell Lymphoma With MYC and BCL2 or BCL6 RearrangementsRecurrent High Grade B-Cell Lymphoma With MYC, BCL2, and BCL6 RearrangementsRecurrent High Grade B-Cell Lymphoma, Not Otherwise Specified

This phase Ib/II trial evaluates the safety, optimal dose, and efficacy of the combination of epcoritamab and ibrutinib in treating patients with aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or responded to previous treatment (refractory). Epcoritamab, a bispecific antibody, binds to two different types of receptors (proteins present on the cell surface) at the same time. The two receptors that epcoritamab binds to are called CD3 and CD20. CD3 is found on T cells, which are important cells of the immune system that help fight cancer and infections. CD20 is found on the surface of most types of aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma cells. By binding to both CD3 and CD20, epcoritamab brings the two cells close together so the T cells can fight and kill the lymphoma B cells. Ibrutinib, a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, binds to a protein on B cells, a type of white blood cell from which the lymphoma developed. By doing this it decreases the ability of the lymphoma B cells to survive and grow. Ibrutinib may also improve the health (or fitness) of T cells thus making epcoritamab safer and/or more effective.

Ages 18 Years+3 locations
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RECRUITINGPHASE1Recently updatedNCT07241039

A Study to Assess the Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and How Oral ABBV-711 Tablets Move Through the Body as a Monotherapy and in Combination With Intravenously Infused Budigalimab (ABBV-181), in Adults With Advanced Squamous Tumors

Intervention: ABBV-711, Budigalimab

Advanced Squamous Tumors

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The purpose of this study is to assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of ABBV-711 as a monotherapy and in combination with budigalimab (ABBV-181) in adults with advanced squamous tumors. ABBV-711 is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of solid tumors. There are multiple treatment arms in this study. Participants will either receive ABBV-711 as a single agent or in combination with budigalimab (another investigational drug) at different doses. Approximately 220 adult participants will be enrolled in the study across 40 sites worldwide. In part 1, oral ABBV-711 tablets will be given in escalating doses alone to participants with squamous (sq) tumors. In part 2 oral ABBV-711 tablets will be given at a selected dose from part 1 to participants with squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC), or head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). In part 3, oral ABBV-711 tablets will be given in escalating doses in combination with intravenously (IV) infused budigalimab to participants with sq tumors. In part 4 oral ABBV-711 tablets will be given at a selected dose from part 3 in combination with IV infused budigalimab to participants with sqNSCLC, or HNSCC. The estimated duration of the study is up to approximately 5 years. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic and may require frequent questionnaire, medical assessments, blood tests, and scans.

Ages 18 Years+13 locations
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RECRUITINGPHASE1, PHASE2Recently updatedNCT07160179

Study to Assess the Adverse Events and How Intravitreal ABBV-6628 Moves Through the Body of Adult Participants With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Intervention: ABBV-6628, SYFOVRE

Geographic AtrophyAge-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the abnormal growth of new blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye called the retina. Geographic Atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry AMD. The purpose of this study is to assess the adverse events and how intravitreal ABBV-6628 moves through the body of adult participants with secondary to age-related macular degeneration ABBV-6628 is an investigational monoclonal antibody fragment being developed for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to (AMD) age-related macular degeneration. Participants in the Stage 1 part will be placed in 1 of 4 groups, called treatment arms. Participants in Stage 2 will be placed into 1 of 2 groups. Each group receives different treatment. Adult participants aged 50 and older years with a diagnosis GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration will be enrolled. Around 66 participants will be enrolled in the study at approximately 27 sites across the US. Participants in Stage 1 will be given ABBV-6628 as an intravitreal injection (injection into the jelly-like tissue that fills the eyeball injection) with dose escalation. Participants in Stage 2 will receive ABBV-6628 or SYFOVRE, an approved treatment for geographic atrophy, administered as per the FDA-approved label. The treatment duration is approximately 22 months and 3 months of follow-up. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular weekly visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Ages 50 Years+5 locations
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AbbVie Inc. FDA-Approved Drugs (9)

Medications developed or marketed by AbbVie Inc. that have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval. Drug data is sourced from the openFDA database and includes brand names, generic names, approval dates, and matched rare disease indications. Where a drug treats a condition covered by Trial Friend, the disease name links directly to that disease page.

Drug NameBrand NameRare DiseasesApproval Date
DIVALPROEX SODIUMDepakote
oral
Sep 12, 1989
DIVALPROEX SODIUMDepakote ER
oral
Aug 4, 2000
DIVALPROEX SODIUMDepakote Sprinkles
oral
Sep 12, 1989
TELISOTUZUMAB VEDOTINEMRELIS
intravenous
May 14, 2025
CYCLOSPORINE
Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant [EPC]
Gengraf
oral
May 12, 2000

AbbVie Inc. Trial Locations

AbbVie Inc. clinical trials are running at 740 sites in 32 countries. Click any country to drill down by state, city, and individual research facility. Proximity to a trial site is one of the most important factors in deciding whether to participate.

United States
264▼
Japan
63▼
China
49▼
Spain
47▼
Germany
33▼
France
31▼
Taiwan
27▼
South Korea
27▼
Israel
25▼
Australia
18▼
Italy
17▼
Brazil
14▼

Rare Disease Focus Areas (22)

Diseases targeted by AbbVie Inc.'s clinical trial and drug development programs

Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisNeurological & Neuromuscular

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease destroying motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This causes progressive weakness and paralysis of voluntary muscles whil...

Prevalence: About 5,000 new cases per year in the U.S.; approximately 16,000 Americans living with ALS at any given time
Behçet DiseaseAutoimmune & Inflammatory

Behçet Disease is a rare, chronic, recurrent vasculitis causing painful oral and genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and skin lesions. It can affect multiple organ systems including the brain, heart, an...

Prevalence: Estimated 3-300 cases per 100,000 depending on geography; highest in Turkey (370 per 100,000), common in Middle East and East Asia, rare in North America and Northern Europe
Corticobasal DegenerationNeurological & Neuromuscular

Corticobasal degeneration is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by asymmetric cortical and basal ganglia pathology with progressive motor and cognitive decline. The condition is caused by...

Prevalence: Approximately 1 in 100,000 people
Cystic FibrosisPulmonary & Respiratory

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting the CFTR protein, which normally regulates chloride transport. Defective CFTR causes thick, sticky secretions in the lungs and dige...

Prevalence: About 30,000 people in the U.S.; 1 in 2,500 to 3,500 births among Caucasians
Eosinophilic EsophagitisGastrointestinal

Eosinophilic Esophagitis is a rare allergic/immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the esophagus characterized by eosinophil infiltration causing progressive narrowing and dysfunction. It presents wi...

Prevalence: Approximately 50-140 cases per 100,000 people (increasing incidence); estimated prevalence 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 400 in developed countries
Familial Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaEndocrine & Hormonal

Familial medullary thyroid carcinoma is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome caused by germline RET mutations. Nearly all mutation carriers develop medullary thyroid cancer by adulthoo...

Prevalence: Near-complete penetrance by adulthood in RET mutation carriers (varies by specific codon mutation); comprises ~25% of medullary thyroid cancers

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