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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 safety and effects of a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

Researchers are studying baricitinib to see if it can help preserve beta-cell function in children and adults aged 1 to 35 years who have been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This Phase 3 study aims to evaluate the treatments impact on preserving insulin production shortly after diagnosis. Participants will be followed for about 60 weeks to assess changes in key diabetes-related measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baricitinib or a placebo, both taken orally. The study compares these two groups to evaluate the effects of baricitinib on beta-cell function. The main measurement is the change in C-peptide area under the curve over 52 weeks, which indicates insulin production. Additional outcomes include changes in blood sugar control, insulin use, hypoglycemia events, and other health indicators. During the study, participants will attend visits for assessments and monitoring over approximately 60 weeks. Tests will include blood measurements like C-peptide and hemoglobin A1c, insulin dose tracking, and health surveys. Safety and drug levels will be monitored. Researchers will use these data to understand if baricitinib can help maintain beta-cell function in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Researchers are studying the effectiveness and safety of eloralintide in adults who are obese or overweight but do not have type 2 diabetes. This Phase 3 trial aims to understand how eloralintide affects body weight and related health measures over a long period. The study includes a main phase and an extension phase for those with prediabetes to evaluate ongoing effects. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of four doses of eloralintide or a placebo, all given by subcutaneous injection once weekly. The main phase lasts about 75 weeks, and participants with prediabetes may continue in an extension phase for an additional two years. This structure allows researchers to assess both short-term and longer-term outcomes. During the study, participants will have regular visits to measure body weight, body fat, waist size, blood pressure, blood markers like triglycerides and insulin, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety and treatment effects are monitored throughout. The main outcome is the percent change in body weight from the start to week 64, with follow-up continuing up to week 191 for some. Overall participation can last up to several years depending on the participants health status.

Researchers are evaluating nipocalimab compared to a placebo in adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus SLE, a chronic disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues causing swelling and redness in various organs. This Phase 3 study aims to understand how well nipocalimab works in treating SLE symptoms and disease activity. Participants will receive either nipocalimab or a placebo alongside standard care treatments during a double-blind treatment period lasting up to 52 weeks. After this period, eligible participants from both groups may enter an open-label long-term extension phase to continue nipocalimab treatment until Week 156 or until discontinuation. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including measurement of disease activity, joint pain, fatigue, and flare status. Researchers will monitor responses such as the SLE Responder Index at Week 52, and track safety and treatment adherence. The total participation duration may extend up to approximately three years including the extension phase.

Researchers are evaluating orforglipron to measure its effects on cardiovascular outcomes in adults aged 50 and older who have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD andor chronic kidney disease CKD. This phase 3 study aims to compare orforglipron with a placebo to better understand its impact on major cardiovascular events over about five years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either orforglipron orally along with standard care or a placebo orally along with standard care. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers will know who receives the active drug or placebo during the trial period. During the study, participants will be followed for around five years, with researchers monitoring the time to the first major cardiovascular event and additional outcomes such as cardiovascular and kidney events, changes in kidney function measured by eGFR, and the onset of type 2 diabetes. The study includes regular assessments to track these outcomes and ensure participant safety throughout the long-term follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of icotrokinra JNJ-77242113 compared to a placebo in adults with active psoriatic arthritis PsA, including those who have and have not previously used biologic treatments. The study aims to assess how well icotrokinra reduces the signs and symptoms of PsA, focusing on improvements measured by the American College of Rheumatology ACR 20 response at Week 16. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of icotrokinra or a matching placebo. Those initially receiving placebo will switch to one of the icotrokinra doses at Week 16. Participants who continue without discontinuing the study drug are eligible to enter a long-term extension phase, where they keep receiving their assigned icotrokinra dose. The treatment period involves regular monitoring and assessment of psoriatic arthritis symptoms. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments, including evaluations of joint swelling and tenderness, skin psoriasis severity, fatigue, physical function, and quality of life. Laboratory tests such as C-reactive protein levels will be measured to monitor inflammation. Researchers will track responses using validated scales like the Psoriatic Area and Severity Index PASI and Investigator Global Assessment IGA. The total duration includes treatment and follow-up visits up to Week 16, with options for extended treatment in the long-term extension phase.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of muvalaplin in lowering cardiovascular risks among adults with elevated lipoproteina who either have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or are at risk of a first heart attack or stroke. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind study aims to investigate whether muvalaplin can reduce major adverse cardiovascular events compared to placebo in this high-risk population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either muvalaplin or a placebo, both given orally. The study is designed with parallel groups and will last about 5.25 years, during which the occurrence of cardiovascular events and changes in lipoproteina levels will be closely monitored. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including measurement of lipoproteina levels, monitoring of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes, and evaluation of healthcare resource use. The primary outcome is the time to first major adverse cardiac event, tracked from baseline until the study ends. Safety and pharmacokinetics of muvalaplin will also be evaluated during the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating several treatments for adults with kidney failure who have recently been diagnosed with calciphylaxis, a rare disease affecting about 1 to 2 people in 10,000. This phase 3 global platform trial aims to provide high-quality evidence on the effects of different therapies across various care areas. The study uses an adaptive design to add or remove treatment options based on ongoing results, improving how patients with this condition are treated. The trial begins with two main treatment areas the Dialysis Membrane Domain and the Pharmacotherapy Domain. In the Pharmacotherapy Domain, participants receive either Vitamin K1 capsules, Magnesium Citrate tablets, Sodium Thiosulfate injections, or placebos, with dosing schedules matched to their dialysis sessions. The Dialysis Membrane Domain compares two types of dialysis filters, high flux and medium cut-off dialysers, in an open-label design. Treatments are given according to these schedules, and new interventions may be added as the trial progresses. Participants will be monitored and assessed using the BEAT-Calci Wound Assessment Scale over 12 weeks as the primary outcome, with additional evaluations up to 26 weeks and beyond. Assessments include wound measurements, pain levels, analgesic use, quality of life, infection rates, hospital days, mortality, kidney transplantation status, and calciphylaxis recurrence. The study uses a Bayesian adaptive approach to adjust sample size and study arms based on collected data, continuing until clear results on treatment effects are reached.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of vicadrostat combined with empagliflozin in adults who have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease but no history of heart failure. The study aims to assess whether this combination can help reduce cardiovascular risks compared to a placebo with empagliflozin. This Phase III trial involves adults with these conditions who are already receiving treatment for them. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group takes vicadrostat and empagliflozin tablets daily, while the other group takes placebo tablets that look like vicadrostat but have no active medicine, alongside empagliflozin. Treatment lasts from two and a half years up to four years and three months. All participants continue their usual medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and heart disease during the study. Throughout the study, lasting up to four years and three months, participants visit the study site regularly for health checks and blood samples. Doctors monitor cardiovascular events and any side effects experienced. The main outcome measured is the time until the first cardiovascular death or heart failure event. Other health indicators like blood pressure and kidney function are also tracked to understand the effects of the treatment combination.