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Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Researchers are evaluating ziltivekimab as a treatment for people living with heart failure and inflammation. This Phase 3 study compares ziltivekimab to a placebo in participants with heart failure who have mild to preserved ejection fraction and systemic inflammation. The study aims to assess the effect of ziltivekimab on cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalization, or urgent heart failure visits over a period of up to 4 years. Participants will receive monthly injections of either ziltivekimab or a placebo using a pre-filled syringe or a pen-injector. The study medication is administered subcutaneously once a month for up to 4 years. The trial includes up to 20 clinic visits during which participants will be monitored and assessed. During the study, participants will use a study app on their phone to record all injections and complete questionnaires. Researchers will monitor participants for key outcomes like cardiovascular events and heart failure episodes from the time of randomization until the end of the study. Safety and health status will be regularly evaluated throughout the study period, which may last up to 48 months.

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints and skin in people with psoriasis. This study aims to evaluate how well zasocitinib (TAK-279) works in adults with active PsA, considering their prior treatment experiences with specific medications. The study is a Phase 3 trial that compares zasocitinib to a placebo in participants who have or have not been treated with biologic medicines. Participants will receive either zasocitinib tablets or a matching placebo. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Treatment will continue with monitoring over a period of up to 60 weeks to assess the effects and safety of zasocitinib. During the study, participants will undergo assessments of joint and skin symptoms, including tender and swollen joint counts and evaluations of psoriatic skin lesions. Researchers will measure how many participants achieve a significant improvement in their arthritis symptoms by Week 16. Safety and response will be monitored throughout the study period, with detailed follow-up visits and evaluations to understand the treatment's impact over time.

Researchers are evaluating finerenone, a drug that blocks a protein involved in inflammation and scarring, to see if it helps children with heart failure and left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD). Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood, causing symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and poor growth. This Phase 3 study is the first to explore finerenone's effects specifically in children aged 6 months to under 18 years with these heart problems. The goal is to determine if finerenone improves heart function compared to a placebo by measuring levels of a heart stress protein called NT-proBNP and monitoring safety. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either finerenone or a placebo for about 90 days, while continuing their standard heart failure treatments. The study includes a double-blind design, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo during this period. After the initial three-month treatment, eligible participants may join a nine-month open-label extension where all receive finerenone. Those not entering the extension will have a follow-up visit 30 days after finishing treatment. Throughout the study, participants will visit the study site at least three times for assessments including vital signs, heart exams with ECG and echocardiogram, blood tests, physical exams, and interviews about their medication and any medical problems. Researchers will track all adverse events, which are any health issues occurring during the study, regardless of relation to the treatment. The main outcome measured is the change in NT-proBNP from the start to the end of treatment, helping to evaluate the drug's effect on heart stress.

Researchers are evaluating whether the medicine vicadrostat, combined with empagliflozin, helps adults with chronic heart failure (HF) who have a weakened heart pumping function, specifically a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 40%. Eligible participants must have been diagnosed with chronic HF at least 3 months before joining. The study is a Phase III trial designed to compare the effects of vicadrostat plus empagliflozin against placebo plus empagliflozin in people with symptomatic chronic HF classified as New York Heart Association classes II to IV. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group takes tablets containing vicadrostat and empagliflozin, while the other group takes placebo tablets that look like vicadrostat along with empagliflozin. Tablets are taken once daily for a period ranging from about 6 months up to about 3.5 years. Participants continue their usual heart failure treatments during the study. The study is double-blind, meaning neither the participants nor the study staff know who is receiving which treatment. During the study, participants regularly visit the study site or may have phone contacts for follow-up. They answer questions about their health and well-being. Doctors monitor and record any worsening of heart failure symptoms, hospital visits due to heart failure, or deaths. They also check participants' overall health and note any side effects. The main outcome measured is the time until a participant experiences cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, or an urgent heart failure visit, over up to 43 months of follow-up.

This study is open to adults aged 18 or above legal age with heart failure. People can join the study if they have heart failure symptoms and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 40% or more. The purpose of this study is to find out whether vicadrostat (BI 690517) in combination with empagliflozin helps people with heart failure. Participants are put into 2 groups by chance. Every participant has an equal chance of being in each group. The groups are: * Vicadrostat/empagliflozin group: participants take vicadrostat/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. * Placebo/empagliflozin group: participants take placebo/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. Participants can stay in the study as long as they benefit from treatment and can tolerate it. During this time, they visit their doctors regularly. The doctors regularly check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects. The study staff may also contact the participants by phone. Participants also regularly answer questions about their well-being. The study does not have a fixed duration. It continues until there is enough data to see if the treatment is working.

This research aims to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of pelacarsen (TQJ230) in adults with established cardiovascular disease and elevated Lipoprotein(a) who have completed the parent trial CTQJ230A12301. The study is an open-label extension following the phase 3 parent study, providing participants continued access to pelacarsen after the initial trial. Participants will receive pelacarsen 80 mg by subcutaneous injection once a month during this open-label extension. The study is single-arm and multicenter, focusing on continued treatment with pelacarsen for up to 36 months after completion of the parent study. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess safety and tolerability, with particular attention to adverse events occurring up to 36 months. Researchers will collect data on health status throughout this period to understand the long-term effects of pelacarsen in this patient population.

Researchers are evaluating whether ziltivekimab can help people who were hospitalized due to a heart attack by potentially reducing the development of heart disease and preventing new heart attacks or strokes. This Phase 3 study compares ziltivekimab with a placebo, which is a dummy medicine that has no effect on the body. Both treatments are given by chance, with equal likelihood for participants to receive either ziltivekimab or placebo. Participants will inject the study medicine once a month under the skin in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. Ziltivekimab is given as an initial loading dose followed by monthly maintenance doses. The placebo group receives a matching injection schedule. The study duration is about two years. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for the time until the first serious heart-related event, including cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attack, or non-fatal stroke. Participants will be closely observed from the start of randomization up to 25 months. The study includes regular follow-ups to assess safety and effectiveness of the treatments throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating two different consolidation chemotherapy regimens following neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy (nCRT) in patients with distal rectal cancer. This study aims to compare fluoropyrimidine-alone chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidine plus oxaliplatin chemotherapy to determine their effects on primary tumor response and the possibility of organ preservation through a Watch and Wait (WW) approach. The trial is a multi-center, prospective randomized controlled study focused on patients with magnetic resonance (MR)-defined distal rectal tumors classified as mrT2-3N0-1 and located no more than 1 cm above the anorectal ring.

This study will find out if a new medicine called NNC6019-0001 can help reduce the risk of heart-related death and illness in participants with a condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), which affects the heart. Participants will either receive NNC6019-0001 or a placebo (a treatment with no active medicine), and which one they get is decided by chance. Everyone in the study will continue receiving their usual heart treatments as recommended by their doctor.