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Researchers are evaluating AZD8965 in a Phase IIb trial to study its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IPF. The study compares three doses of AZD8965 to a placebo in participants with IPF, including those who are on stable doses of approved antifibrotic therapies such as nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast, as well as those not taking antifibrotic treatment. The trial is randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, and parallel-group in design. Participants are assigned to one of four groups placebo, low dose AZD8965, medium dose AZD8965, or high dose AZD8965. The treatment lasts for 24 weeks, during which participants receive their assigned medication. The study includes approximately 360 participants across around 200 sites worldwide. Researchers aim to assess the clinical efficacy of AZD8965 by measuring changes in lung function and study the relationship between dose and outcomes. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests such as forced vital capacity FVC, monitoring for adverse events, and pharmacokinetic analyses of AZD8965. Safety and tolerability are monitored up to 25 weeks. Researchers will also track any serious adverse events and treatment discontinuations. The total participation time covers the 24-week treatment period with scheduled visits to assess the study outcomes and participant health.

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 evaluating how well once-weekly insulin icodec maintains blood sugar levels compared to daily basal insulin injections in adults with type 2 diabetes. The study focuses on people who need to start basal insulin treatment after using other glucose-lowering medications. This phase 4 trial aims to assess insulin icodecs effectiveness in real-world clinical practice over about 13 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either weekly subcutaneous injections of insulin icodec or daily subcutaneous injections of basal insulin analogues such as insulin glargine, detemir, or degludec. The study compares these two insulin regimens as part of standard type 2 diabetes care. Treatment continues during the 52-week period to monitor blood sugar control and treatment satisfaction. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including measuring changes in glycated hemoglobin HbA1c from baseline to week 52. They will also complete questionnaires on treatment adherence, satisfaction, and burden, and researchers will track severe hypoglycemia episodes and insulin doses. The trial spans about 13 months, providing thorough monitoring of treatment impact and safety in daily clinical use.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of amlitelimab, given as a subcutaneous injection, for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis AD in participants aged 12 years and older. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study includes participants who have not responded adequately to prior biologic or oral Janus kinase inhibitor JAKi therapies while using background topical corticosteroids TCS. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups receiving subcutaneous injections of either one of two doses of amlitelimab or a placebo, all alongside background TCS therapy. The treatment period lasts up to 36 weeks, followed by either a 16-week safety follow-up for those not entering the long-term safety study or no further treatment period for those entering the extension study. The entire study duration ranges up to 56 weeks for participants not entering the long-term safety study and up to 40 weeks for those who do. Participants will attend up to 13 visits during the study, or 12 visits if they join the long-term safety study. Assessments include evaluating skin condition using standardized scales such as the Validated Investigator Global Assessment for AD and the Eczema Area and Severity Index. Researchers will monitor safety, side effects, skin symptoms, quality of life, and various patient-reported outcomes. Long-term safety and response to treatment will also be observed for those who continue into the extension study.

This research aims to evaluate the long-term safety and explore the efficacy of astegolimab in adults aged 40 to 90 years with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. It focuses on participants who have completed a 52-week placebo-controlled treatment period in previous studies GB43311 or GB44332. The study is a phase 3, open-label extension to gather extended safety information on this drug in COPD patients. Participants from the parent studies who qualify will receive subcutaneous injections of astegolimab every two weeks throughout the study until it ends. This open-label extension allows all participants to receive the active drug without placebo comparison. The study continues treatment beyond the initial 52-week period to monitor long-term effects. During the study, participants will be monitored for adverse events up to 12 weeks after their last dose of astegolimab. Researchers will collect safety data to understand the incidence of any side effects. The study involves regular assessments and follow-ups to ensure participant well-being, with the total duration lasting until July 2034.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of AZD6793, an oral medication, in adults with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. This Phase IIb, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involves approximately 970 participants across about 350 global sites. The trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of two different doses of AZD6793 against placebo over a 24-week period. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups receiving either dose 1 of AZD6793, dose 2 of AZD6793, or a matching placebo tablet. The study medication is taken orally and the trial lasts for 24 weeks. The study is designed as a parallel-group format with a 111 allocation ratio among the three arms. During the study, participants will be monitored through various assessments including lung function tests measuring forced expiratory volume FEV1, questionnaires evaluating breathlessness, cough, sputum, and quality of life, and tracking of COPD exacerbation events. Blood samples will be collected to measure plasma concentrations of AZD6793. Safety and efficacy outcomes will be evaluated up to 24 weeks, with the main outcome being the rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tezepelumab in children aged 5 to under 12 years with severe uncontrolled asthma. These children are already on medium to high doses of inhaled corticosteroids and at least one other asthma controller medication. The study is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aimed at assessing tezepelumabs impact on asthma control and safety in this pediatric population. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 21 ratio to receive either subcutaneous injections of tezepelumab or a matching placebo over a 52-week double-blind treatment period. Before this, there is a 4 to 6 week screening and run-in period. After the treatment phase, there is a 12-week off-treatment follow-up for those not continuing. Additionally, an optional 104-week open-label extension allows eligible participants to receive tezepelumab, followed by another 12-week post-treatment follow-up. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including lung function tests, asthma control questionnaires, symptom diaries, and blood tests to measure inflammation and immune response. Researchers will monitor asthma exacerbations, medication use, quality of life, and any side effects. Safety will be tracked during treatment and follow-up periods, with total study involvement potentially lasting over three years for those in the extension phase.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tezepelumab in adults aged 40 to 80 years with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. This phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on participants already receiving inhaled maintenance therapy and who have experienced multiple COPD exacerbations in the previous year. The trial aims to understand tezepelumabs impact on reducing COPD flare-ups and improving lung function compared to placebo. Participants are randomly assigned to receive monthly subcutaneous injections of one of two doses of tezepelumab or a matching placebo. The treatment period lasts between 52 and 76 weeks, followed by a 12-week safety monitoring period without treatment. Throughout the study, participants continue their inhaled COPD therapies, and their health is closely tracked to assess the study drugs effects. During the trial, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests, questionnaires measuring respiratory symptoms and quality of life, and blood tests to monitor drug levels and immune responses. Researchers will measure the annual rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations and other health outcomes over the study period. Safety will be monitored throughout treatment and during the follow-up period, with visits scheduled regularly to collect data and support participant care.

Researchers are evaluating whether tralokinumab given as subcutaneous injections along with topical corticosteroids TCS is safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis AD in children and infants. The trial involves two age groups children aged 2 to under 12 years and infants aged 6 months to under 2 years. Children are randomized to receive either tralokinumab plus TCS or placebo plus TCS, while infants receive open-label tralokinumab plus TCS. This Phase 3 trial will last up to four years with visits every two weeks during the first year and every six weeks thereafter, including some phone visits.

Researchers are evaluating the potential effects of repeated use of gadolinium-based contrast agents GBCAs on body movement and mental skills in adults aged 18 to 65 who are neurologically normal. This study is a postmarketing requirement conducted by several pharmaceutical companies and a contract research organization. It aims to compare motor and cognitive functions over five years between participants exposed to GBCAs during their routine medical imaging and those who are not exposed to these contrast agents. Participants fall into three groups those receiving linear GBCAs, those receiving macrocyclic GBCAs, and a control group not exposed to any GBCAs. Each participant in the GBCA groups is scheduled for at least five enhanced MRI scans using the same agent annually over five years. The control group undergoes clinically indicated imaging without GBCA exposure. All participants will have motor and cognitive tests yearly, blood and urine samples collected for gadolinium levels, and unenhanced brain MRI scans at the start and end of the study. During the study, participants will visit their doctor at least seven times over five years for physical exams, laboratory tests, and assessments of motor and cognitive functions. Researchers will measure changes in motor and cognitive abilities from baseline to year five, along with yearly evaluations. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting and gadolinium concentration measurements. The total study duration for each participant is five years, including annual imaging and clinical assessments.