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ReviewThe Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism2026

What is the future of acromegaly therapy?

Katharina Schilbach, Christian J Strasburger

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Review in The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Katharina SchilbachMedizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, LMU Klinikum, Munich 80336, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-8667-0296
Christian J StrasburgerDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin 10117, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7905-7357

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acromegaly is a chronic multisystem disorder in which biochemical control remains suboptimal for many patients. Even when control is achieved, treatment burden is often high despite surgery and a spectrum of established safe and effective therapies. In this narrative review of multinational late-stage clinical trials through October 2025, we summarize drug developments that may broaden individualized medical strategies. Oral somatostatin receptor ligands are now available in the United States, underscoring a shift toward more convenient long-term management. In parallel, non-oral innovations continue to advance. Octreotide subcutaneous depot (CAM2029) maintains biochemical control with acceptable safety and may reduce treatment burden. Emerging pituitary-directed therapy with longer application intervals (Debio 4126) also shows pharmacologic activity consistent with effective disease control. Growth hormone (GH) receptor-directed agents (ALXN2420, MAR002) likewise demonstrate activity aligned with considerable biochemical and clinical benefit. Collectively, these agents may address unmet needs by broadening the scope of options to control production of hepatic insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and to attenuate additional extrahepatic GH signaling. They may also help ease the practical burden of chronic therapy.

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AcromegalyHuman Growth HormoneHumansInsulin-Like Growth Factor IOctreotideHuman Growth HormoneInsulin-Like Growth Factor IOctreotideacromegaly novel therapyALXN2420CAM2029Debio 4126MAR002

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PMID41964414
PMCPMC13235290

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