STAT+: Argenx sees unusual setback with failure of late-stage study of drug for autoimmune disease

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What happened

Argenx said its blockbuster drug Vyvgart didn’t outperform placebo in a Phase 3 trial of patients with Sjögren's disease, a chronic autoimmune disorder.

Key facts

  • Argenx said its blockbuster drug Vyvgart didn’t outperform placebo in a Phase 3 trial of patients with Sjögren's disease, a chronic autoimmune disorder.
  • Reported by STAT and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:02:29 UTC.

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