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Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of trontinemab in people with early symptomatic Alzheimers disease, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia due to Alzheimers. This Phase III trial aims to understand how trontinemab affects cognitive decline and disease progression in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or a placebo in a parallel-group design. Treatment is administered by IV infusion, and the effects are compared over a period of 72 weeks. The study includes comprehensive safety and efficacy assessments throughout this period. During the 72 weeks of the study, participants will undergo various evaluations including cognitive tests such as the Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Alzheimers Disease Assessment Scales, brain imaging with PET and MRI scans, and biomarker measurements in cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Safety monitoring includes tracking adverse events, infusion reactions, and antibody development. The study requires participants to have a study partner and to complete all study procedures over this time.

Researchers are studying the safety and effects of VHB937 in people with early Alzheimers disease, including those with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimers or mild Alzheimers itself. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II trial aims to evaluate whether VHB937 can benefit memory, thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain changes. The study also looks at how the body processes VHB937 and responds to it. Participants receive intravenous infusions of either a low dose or high dose of VHB937, or a placebo, over a 72-week double-blind period. After this, an extension phase follows for further observation. The treatments are given through infusions, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the three groups in parallel. Throughout the study, participants and their study partners attend regular visits for assessments including clinical dementia rating scales, cognitive tests, daily living activities evaluation, and brain imaging biomarkers. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and serious adverse events. Blood samples are collected to measure VHB937 levels and immune responses. The total study duration includes the 72-week treatment period plus additional time in the extension phase.

Researchers are evaluating whether retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease MASLD who are at high risk based on non-invasive tests. This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial aims to assess these treatments compared to placebo in about 4,500 adults over approximately 224 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on liver disease progression and related health measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive retatrutide, tirzepatide, or placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The trial includes two placebo groups corresponding to each experimental drug. After completing the main study, eligible participants may join a 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their initial assignment. During the study, participants may attend around 25 to 30 clinic visits for health monitoring, study procedures, and assessments of liver function and disease status. Researchers will measure the time to major adverse liver outcomes, changes in liver fibrosis scores, liver stiffness, liver fat content, liver enzyme levels, body weight, and cardiovascular events. Monitoring will continue from baseline through study completion, with detailed evaluations at multiple timepoints including week 104.

Researchers are evaluating the pharmacodynamic effect, safety, and tolerability of Povetacicept in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis gMG. This phase 2 study focuses on participants aged 18 to 80 years who have generalized muscle weakness and fall within the MGFA clinical classification II-IV. The study aims to better understand how Povetacicept affects immunoglobulin levels and the safety profile in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of Povetacicept or a placebo via subcutaneous injection for the initial 12 weeks. Those who are eligible may continue treatment with Povetacicept for an additional 96 weeks in a long-term extension phase. This study uses a double-blind, placebo-controlled design to evaluate the treatment over a total period of up to 108 weeks. During the study, participants will undergo evaluations of immunoglobulin G levels at baseline and week 12. Safety and tolerability will be monitored throughout the entire treatment period by tracking adverse and serious adverse events. The study includes regular assessments to measure outcomes and monitor participant health, with the goal of completing by March 2029.

Researchers are evaluating how well JNJ-79635322 works compared with an anti-B-cell maturation antigen BCMAxCD3 bispecific antibody in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. This phase 3 study includes participants who have received at least three prior therapies and have progressive disease or insufficient response to their last treatment. The study aims to assess treatment outcomes including overall response and progression-free survival over a period of up to 5 years and 7 months. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either JNJ-79635322 or teclistamab, both given as subcutaneous injections. Treatment continues until disease progression or intolerable side effects occur. These two groups allow comparison of the effects of each drug on disease control and patient well-being during the study. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments to monitor their response to treatment, including laboratory tests to measure disease markers and evaluations of symptoms, functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will track adverse events, immune responses to the drugs, and long-term outcomes such as duration of response and overall survival. The total participation time can extend up to nearly 6 years, with ongoing monitoring of symptoms and quality of life throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating efruxifermin EFX in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving adults with compensated cirrhosis caused by NASH Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis or MASH Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis. This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of EFX in preventing significant clinical events such as disease progression and liver decompensation over a period of up to 5 years. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either efruxifermin 50 mg or a placebo, both given by subcutaneous injection. The study includes two cohorts one with biopsy-proven compensated cirrhosis and specific metabolic scores, and another with biopsy-proven or non-invasive diagnosis of compensated cirrhosis. The study treatment and monitoring extend up to 5 years, with evaluations at 96 weeks and long-term follow-up to track liver fibrosis, markers of liver injury, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, body weight, and safety outcomes. During the trial, participants undergo regular assessments including laboratory tests, ECGs, ultrasounds, and vital sign monitoring. Researchers will measure changes in liver fibrosis, steatohepatitis resolution, and metabolic markers throughout the study. Safety and tolerability are closely tracked by documenting adverse events and exposure duration. The study duration allows for long-term observation of treatment effects and disease progression, with participant involvement lasting up to 5 years.

Researchers are evaluating the drug FMC-376 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. This clinical trial is designed in three parts Phase 1A dose escalation, Phase 1B dose expansion, and Phase 2 cohort expansion, to study various dose levels in participants with these tumors. The trial focuses on tumors that are locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic, including types like non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Participants will receive FMC-376 orally as a daily capsule in 21-day cycles during the dose escalation, dose expansion, and cohort expansion phases. The study does not include placebo or blinded treatments. The trial aims to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics how the drug is absorbed and processed, and clinical activity of FMC-376 at multiple dose levels. During the study, participants will be monitored closely for dose-limiting toxicities within the first 21 days and adverse events for approximately 24 months. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood, response rates, duration of response, disease control, progression-free survival, and overall survival. Participants will undergo regular assessments including laboratory tests and evaluations to track safety and treatment effects throughout the study period.

Researchers are studying pirtobrutinib, an oral drug, to understand how well it works and how safe it is for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL or small lymphocytic lymphoma SLL. The study focuses on participants who have previously received 1 to 3 treatments, including a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase BTK inhibitor, as well as those with treatment-nafve CLLSLL who have a specific genetic change called 17p deletion. This is a Phase 2 open-label trial sponsored by Loxo Oncology, Inc. The study has two parts. Part 1 tests three different dose levels of pirtobrutinib in participants with relapsed or refractory CLLSLL who have prior treatment experience, lasting about 3 years. Part 2 evaluates pirtobrutinib alone in participants who have not received prior treatment but have the 17p deletion, with participation lasting up to 2 years. All doses are given orally. Participants will take the study drug orally and attend visits for up to 3 years in Part 1 or up to 2 years in Part 2. Researchers will monitor how well the disease responds to treatment using overall response rate and how long the response lasts. Safety will be tracked throughout. Participants ability to swallow oral medication and their overall health status will be assessed before and during the study to ensure suitability and safety.

Researchers are evaluating whether baricitinib can delay the development of clinical stage 3 type 1 diabetes T1D in children and adults at high risk. This phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study includes participants aged 1 to under 36 years who have early stages of T1D or specific diabetes-related autoantibodies. The study aims to better understand preventing or delaying the onset of clinical diabetes in this at-risk population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baricitinib or a placebo orally. The study lasts up to approximately 5 years, during which participants take the assigned treatment and are monitored regularly. The trial includes a control group receiving placebo to compare with the baricitinib group. The dosing schedule and exact treatment duration depend on the study protocol and participant response. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including monitoring the time to diagnosis of stage 3 T1D, blood tests measuring glucose and C-peptide levels, body measurements, and health surveys. Researchers will track changes in these measures over time, including pharmacokinetics of baricitinib. Safety and response to treatment will be closely observed throughout the study duration to evaluate the effects of the medication.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in patients who cannot undergo autologous stem cell transplantation. This Phase 3 study compares two drug combinations belantamab mafodotin with lenalidomide and dexamethasone BRd versus daratumumab with lenalidomide and dexamethasone DRd. The goal is to see if BRd extends progression-free survival and improves minimal residual disease negative status compared to DRd. Participants receive either BRd or DRd treatment, continuing until disease progression, death, unacceptable side effects, withdrawal, or study end. Both treatment arms involve the administration of lenalidomide and dexamethasone alongside either belantamab mafodotin or daratumumab. Treatment duration may last up to approximately seven years. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring disease progression, response to treatment, and side effects. Measurements include progression-free survival, overall survival, and the number achieving minimal residual disease negative status. Quality of life questionnaires and blood tests will also be conducted. Safety monitoring includes eye exams and tracking adverse events throughout the study duration.