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Seismic Pharmaceuticals Enrolls First Patient in Phase 3 Trial of Istaroxime for Cardiogenic Shock
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Seismic Pharmaceuticals has enrolled the first patient in its global Phase 3 trial of istaroxime, a drug designed to treat cardiogenic shock, a condition with high mortality and no approved therapies. The trial targets 600 patients across the US, Europe, China, and South America, building on promising Phase 2 results showing improved cardiac output and reduced arrhythmia risk.
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You are seeing a rare phase 3 trial succeed in a condition with no approved drugs, opening a new market for heart failure treatment delivery and ICU care solutions. The trial’s global scale also signals where international clinical and regulatory partnerships will matter most.
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