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This research aims to evaluate elafibranor, a study drug, compared to a placebo in adults with Primary Biliary Cholangitis PBC and cirrhosis, a liver disease causing bile duct damage and scarring. The trial focuses on whether elafibranor can better prevent worsening of the disease, including progression leading to liver transplant or death, and also assesses long-term safety and symptom impact such as itching and tiredness. Participants will be randomly assigned to take either an 80 mg tablet of elafibranor or a matching placebo tablet once daily, orally, with or without food. This double-blind treatment period can last up to 3.5 years for each participant, with tablets taken at approximately the same time each morning. The study is designed to compare these two groups over the long term. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including physical exams, vital signs, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and symptom questionnaires at intervals up to 3.5 years. Researchers will measure liver function tests, symptom scales, liver stiffness, and clinical outcomes related to disease progression. Safety is monitored through adverse event tracking and laboratory parameters, with follow-up extending to four weeks after the last dose. Overall participation may last up to 3.5 years.

Researchers are studying the safety and effectiveness of a single dose of nexiguran ziclumeran NTLA-2001 compared to a placebo in people with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy ATTRv-PN. This phase 3, multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involves about 60 participants with this nerve disease and genetic condition affecting the peripheral nervous system. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive a single intravenous infusion of either nexiguran ziclumeran 55 mg or a placebo of normal saline. To give everyone a chance to receive the study drug, participants may switch to the other treatment group at either 12 or 18 months, depending on specific study criteria. The study is designed to compare the effects of the drug and placebo over time. During the study, participants will be monitored for nerve function using the Modified Neuropathy Impairment Score 7 mNIS7 over 18 months and blood levels of serum transthyretin at 29 days and 18 months. Quality of life, body mass index, and other health measures will also be evaluated. The study includes careful safety monitoring and will last up to 18 months with ongoing assessments to track participants nerve health and overall well-being.

Researchers are investigating two different doses of inhaled Glycopyrronium GP delivered by metered-dose inhaler MDI as add-on treatments to Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate BFF MDI in children aged 4 to less than 12 years with asthma. This Phase II, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, crossover study aims to assess how these doses affect lung function compared to a placebo MDI added to BFF MDI. The study is designed to better understand the potential benefits and safety of these treatments in this young population with asthma. Participants will undergo a 3-week run-in period followed by three 3-week treatment periods. During the treatment periods, each participant will receive three treatments in different sequences BFF MDI combined with GP MDI Dose A, BFF MDI combined with GP MDI Dose B, and BFF MDI combined with placebo MDI. GP MDI and BFF MDI are both administered twice daily by oral inhalation. The study concludes with a safety follow-up visit 12 to 16 days after the last dose. Throughout the study, lung function will be closely monitored, with the primary outcome being the change from baseline in forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1 at 1-hour post-dose at the end of each 3-week treatment period. Additional measures include morning pre-dose trough FEV1 changes. Participants will attend scheduled visits for assessments, including lung function tests and safety evaluations, ensuring detailed monitoring of treatment effects and participant well-being during the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of a combination inhaler containing fluticasone propionate and albuterol sulfate, delivered via a multidose dry powder inhaler with an electronic module, in participants aged 12 years and older with asthma. This Phase 3 trial aims to compare this combination treatment to fluticasone propionate alone, albuterol sulfate alone, or a placebo inhaler. The study also assesses different dosing schedules, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of these inhalers. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving either the combination inhaler, fluticasone propionate inhaler, albuterol sulfate inhaler, or placebo, all with integrated electronic modules. Treatments are administered over a 4-week period with dosing four times daily. Pharmacokinetic assessments will be conducted after a single dose administration. The study is double-blind and placebo-controlled, with a parallel group design. Throughout the approximately 10-week study period, including screening and treatment, participants will undergo evaluations including lung function tests measuring forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1, asthma control questionnaires, and safety assessments. Researchers will monitor treatment-emergent adverse events and measure blood concentrations of the inhaled drugs. The study includes electronic monitoring of inhaler use and collects data at baseline, during treatment, and at week 4, with follow-up to assess efficacy and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a triple therapy inhaler combining budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate BGF MDI 32014.49.6 g compared to a dual therapy inhaler with glycopyrronium and formoterol fumarate GFF MDI 14.49.6 g on heart and lung outcomes in adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD who have a higher risk for heart and lung events. This Phase III study is randomized, double-blind, and conducted at multiple centers, focusing on participants with COPD and elevated cardiopulmonary risk. Participants will receive either the triple therapy inhaler or the dual therapy inhaler, both administered twice daily. The study compares these two inhalers over a period of up to three years, monitoring for serious cardiac or COPD events. The trial includes careful evaluation of various heart and lung-related health events during this period. During the study, participants will be closely monitored through regular visits, assessments, and tests to measure lung function, heart events, and COPD exacerbations. Researchers will track the time until the first severe cardiac or COPD event and evaluate other cardiovascular and respiratory outcomes over up to three years. Participants will also be assessed for their ability to properly use the inhaler and adherence to the study protocol throughout the trial.

Researchers are studying GSK4527363 in a phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immunogenicity. This study includes healthy participants, people with systemic lupus erythematosus SLE, healthy individuals of Chinese and Japanese ancestry, and participants with interstitial lung disease linked to connective tissue disease CTD-ILD. The trial includes multiple groups to understand how the drug behaves across these populations. Participants receive GSK4527363, placebo matching GSK4527363, or belimumab, depending on their group. The study is divided into four parts Part A involves healthy volunteers, Part B includes participants with active SLE, Part C enrolls healthy Chinese and Japanese participants, and Part D involves those with CTD-ILD. Treatments and assessments occur over different durations, up to 52 weeks for healthy participants and up to 68 weeks for those with SLE or CTD-ILD. During the study, participants undergo medical evaluations including physical exams, lab tests, vital signs monitoring, and 12-lead ECGs. Researchers track adverse events, immune responses, drug levels in the blood, and changes in cytokine levels. Safety and tolerability are monitored closely through these measures. The total participation time varies by group, extending up to 68 weeks for some. This comprehensive monitoring helps assess the drugs effects and safety in diverse participants.

Researchers are evaluating the investigational drug volixibat for treating itching pruritus caused by Primary Biliary Cholangitis PBC, a liver disease. This Phase 2 clinical trial aims to learn more about volixibats effects on itching and its potential impact on PBC disease progression. The study is sponsored by Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Participants are randomly assigned to one of several groups receiving either volixibat capsules at doses of 20mg or 80mg twice daily, or placebo capsules without the active drug, also taken twice daily. The trial includes two parts, with some participants receiving volixibat 20mg twice daily and others receiving matching placebo capsules. The study is double-blind, meaning neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. During the study, participants itching levels are monitored using the Adult Itch Reported Outcome questionnaire over 28 weeks. Researchers also assess quality of life, fatigue, sleep disturbance, liver function tests, bile acid levels, and adverse events. Participants will attend regular visits for assessments, and the main outcome measured is the change in daily itch scores from baseline to week 28. The study excludes healthy volunteers and focuses on adults aged 18 years and older with confirmed PBC.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of tezepelumab in adults with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD who are receiving inhaled maintenance therapy. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on adults aged 40 to 80 years who have experienced multiple COPD exacerbations in the year prior to enrollment. The trial aims to assess tezepelumabs impact compared to placebo on COPD exacerbations and lung function. Participants will receive monthly subcutaneous injections of one of two doses of tezepelumab or a matching placebo. Treatment duration ranges from a minimum of 52 weeks to a maximum of 76 weeks. Following the treatment period, participants will undergo a 12-week off-treatment safety follow-up to monitor any lasting effects. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly assessed for COPD exacerbations, lung function changes measured by forced expiratory volume FEV1, and quality of life using questionnaires such as the St. Georges Respiratory Questionnaire and COPD Assessment Test. Blood samples will be collected to measure drug levels and immune responses. Safety and efficacy will be closely monitored, with total participation lasting up to approximately 88 weeks including follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and clinical activity of an unconjugated belantamab antibody alone and in combination with other treatments for people with refractory multiple myeloma RRMM. This study includes participants who have had several prior therapies, including a proteasome inhibitor, lenalidomide, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. The trial has three parts focusing on different combinations and dosages to better understand how these treatments work in this condition. Participants will receive one of several treatments depending on the study part in Part 1, they receive escalating doses of the unconjugated belantamab antibody alone in Part 2, the antibody is combined with a fixed dose of belantamab mafodotin, given as separate drugs and in Part 3, the antibody is combined with a pomalidomide-dexamethasone standard care backbone. Treatment in Parts 1 and 2 continues until disease progression, after which participants may opt to receive belantamab mafodotin alone. During the study, participants are monitored for adverse events and dose-limiting toxicities, as well as changes in laboratory and vital signs parameters. Researchers also track ocular events using a specific visual acuity scale. The study measures treatment responses, including overall response rates and very good partial response rates, along with drug levels in the blood. Participants are followed for up to 52 months to assess treatment effects and safety under medical supervision throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of INM004 in children with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli STEC-HUS. This study aims to assess how well INM004, when added to standard care, improves kidney function and reduces complications, mortality, and hospital stay in affected pediatric patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either two doses of INM004, an Anti-Shiga Toxin Hyperimmune Equine Immunoglobulin fragment, or two doses of a placebo solution. Each dose is given intravenously 24 hours apart, with infusion times adjusted based on body mass index. The study includes a 28-day acute phase and further assessments up to 90 days to monitor recovery and other health outcomes. During the study, children will undergo evaluations of kidney function, blood tests for markers of disease activity, and safety assessments. Researchers will measure the time to kidney function recovery as the primary outcome, along with mortality rates, dialysis needs, and hospital stay length. The trial lasts for at least 90 days, including close monitoring of health status and medication effects throughout this period.