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TAK-341

Phase 2

Multiple System Atrophy | Small molecule | Neurology |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Trials Updated: Sep 24, 2026

TAK-341 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 3 across 2 sponsors since Sep 2017

TAK-341 target and mechanism

Molecular targetOrexin2R
Target classReceptor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as MEDI1341

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment158

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

TAK-341 clinical trials

TAK-341 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT05526391A Study of TAK-341 in Treatment of Multiple System AtrophyMultiple System Atrophy
COMPLETED158 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of TAK-341 in Treatment of Multiple System Atrophy
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Modified Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale (UMSARS) Part I Total Score at Week 52
Baseline, Week 52

UMSARS Part I (historical review) is a 12-item scale that was adapted from the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and is used to assess activities related to motor disability and autonomic dysfunction. In this study, the UMSARS was modified to exclude the sexual function item. Thus, total 11 items were assessed. Each item was initially scored on a scale from 0 (normal) to 4 (severe); ratings of normal (0) and mild (1) were then combined and recorded as 0, making minimum score 0 and maximum score 3. The investigator rated the average functional situation for the past 2 weeks according to findings from the participant and caregiver interview and indicated the score that best fit with the participant's status. The total score is a sum of scores from all domains and range from 0 to 33. Higher scores indicate worse impairment.

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in 11-item UMSARS at Week 52
Baseline, Week 52
Change From Baseline in the UMSARS Total Score (UMSARS Part I + Part II) at Week 52
Baseline, Week 52
Change From Baseline in UMSARS Part I 11-Item Score at Week 52
Baseline, Week 52
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received TAK-341 matching placebo intravenous (IV) infusions, once every 4 weeks (Q4W) for 52 weeks.
TAK-341EXPERIMENTALParticipants received TAK-341, IV Q4W for 52 weeks. An early set of participants initially received 2400 milligrams (mg) to determine pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters. Following the early participants, a dose of 2000 mg was given until the data from the PK participants became available. All participants then received 2400 mg until the end of treatment at 52 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboDRUGTAK-341-matching placebo IV infusion
TAK-341DRUGTAK-341 IV infusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites41

Inclusion criteria: Diagnostic: 1. The participant has a diagnosis of possible or probable MSA using the modified Gilman et al, 2008 diagnostic criteria. 2. The participant's onset of first MSA symptoms occurred ≤4 years before screening, as assessed by the investigator. 3. Evidence of MSA specifi...

Countries:United StatesAustriaDenmarkFranceGermanyItalyJapanPortugalSpainUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about TAK-341

What is TAK-341 used for?

TAK-341 is being developed for the treatment of Multiple System Atrophy, a rare neurological disorder. It is an investigational small molecule and has not been approved for any indication. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is evaluating it in a Phase 2 clinical program.

What does TAK-341 target?

TAK-341 targets the orexin 2 receptor, also known as Orexin2R, a G protein-coupled receptor involved in sleep-wake regulation and other central nervous system functions. By acting on this receptor, TAK-341 is designed to modulate orexin signaling in patients with Multiple System Atrophy.

Who is developing TAK-341?

TAK-341 is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TAK. Takeda is the sole sponsor of the clinical program for TAK-341 in Multiple System Atrophy.

What phase is TAK-341 in?

TAK-341 is in Phase 2 clinical development for Multiple System Atrophy. The Phase 2 trial has been completed, and TAK-341 remains an investigational drug that has not received regulatory approval for any indication.

What clinical trials is TAK-341 in?

TAK-341 has been studied in one Phase 2 clinical trial, NCT05526391, titled A Study of TAK-341 in Treatment of Multiple System Atrophy. This completed trial enrolled 158 participants across the United States, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Is TAK-341 the same as any other drug?

TAK-341 is the primary name used for this investigational compound. No alternative names have been established for it in the clinical development program.