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Researchers are evaluating the effect of baxdrostat combined with dapagliflozin compared to baxdrostat with placebo on reducing albuminuria in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. This Phase IIb, randomized, multicenter, double-blind study includes adults aged 18 years and older, with or without type 2 diabetes and regardless of current SGLT2 inhibitor treatment. The study aims to assess both the impact on albuminuria and the safety of these treatments. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat with dapagliflozin or baxdrostat with a matching placebo. The study includes an optional pre-screening period to assess kidney function and other health markers, and those on SGLT2 inhibitors will undergo a washout before starting treatment. Randomization will consider diabetes status to ensure balanced groups. During the study, participants will be monitored up to 12 weeks to measure changes in albuminuria, specifically urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR). Safety and other health parameters will also be assessed through blood tests and blood pressure measurements. The study ends when the last participant completes their final visit and procedures, ensuring thorough data collection on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating how well the approved weekly injectable insulin icodec controls blood sugar levels compared to daily injectable basal insulins in adults with type 2 diabetes. This Phase 4 study focuses on people who need to start basal insulin treatment and have had type 2 diabetes for at least 180 days. The goal is to understand the effectiveness of once-weekly insulin icodec against standard daily basal insulins in real-world clinical practice over about 13 months. Participants will receive either insulin icodec once a week or one of the daily basal insulin analogues, such as insulin glargine, insulin detemir, or insulin degludec. Both treatments are given by subcutaneous injection. The choice between weekly or daily insulin is based on current treatment standards for type 2 diabetes. The study lasts approximately 52 weeks, during which participants maintain their assigned insulin regimen. During the study, researchers will monitor changes in participants' blood sugar control using the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test from the start until week 52. Participants will have their HbA1c measured within 90 days before starting the treatment. Safety and any reactions to the insulin will also be tracked. The study aims to assess how well the weekly insulin icodec works compared to daily basal insulins in managing blood sugar over a year.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of brenipatide compared to placebo for people with opioid use disorder. This study focuses on participants who are also using buprenorphine, with or without naloxone, as part of their treatment. The trial includes two parts, each with separate groups of participants, to better understand how brenipatide works alongside current therapies in early recovery from opioid use disorder. The study has two parts: Part A involves a double-blind treatment phase followed by an open-label extension, while Part B offers an open-label treatment only. Brenipatide and placebo are given as subcutaneous injections, and buprenorphine is administered either sublingually or buccally. Participants will be enrolled in only one part of the study, with treatment durations potentially lasting up to 144 weeks in Part A and 116 weeks in Part B, depending on enrollment timing and study progress. Participants will regularly attend study visits where they will be assessed through urine drug screens and self-reports to measure abstinence from opioid use. They will also maintain study diaries and complete questionnaires to track adherence and effects. The main outcomes measured include the percentage of weeks participants remain abstinent from opioids between weeks 13 and 24, verified by negative drug tests and no self-reported opioid use. Safety and long-term effectiveness will be monitored throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of eloralintide, a drug given by injection, in adults who are obese or overweight but do not have type 2 diabetes. This Phase 3 study includes both a main phase and an extension phase to understand the drug's impact on body weight and overall health in this population. The study aims to compare eloralintide with a placebo to see how well it works in reducing weight. Participants will receive either eloralintide or a placebo, both administered under the skin once a week. The main study phase will last about 75 weeks, during which participants will be regularly monitored. Those participants who have prediabetes will have the option to continue into an extension phase lasting an additional 2 years to further assess long-term effects. During the study, participants will have their body weight measured at the start and throughout the trial, with the primary outcome being the percent change in body weight at week 64 compared to baseline. Researchers will also monitor safety and any side effects. Participants will be asked about their weight history and health conditions, and they must maintain stable body weight before joining. The total involvement time for most participants will be about 75 weeks, with longer follow-up for some.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of different dose escalation plans of retatrutide in adults who are overweight or have obesity but do not have type 2 diabetes. The study focuses on participants with specific weight-related health conditions or a history of unsuccessful weight loss attempts. This is a Phase 3b, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial designed to compare multiple dose strategies. Participants will receive retatrutide, a drug given by subcutaneous injection. The study investigates various dosing schedules to understand how different dose escalations impact safety and efficacy in managing weight. The intervention period includes dose escalation schemes to determine the optimal approach for this population. Participants will be involved for about 113 weeks, during which their body weight will be regularly monitored, with the primary measurement being the percent change from baseline to week 104. Throughout the study, safety and health parameters will be assessed to ensure participant well-being and to track the drug's effects. This long-term follow-up allows researchers to evaluate the sustained impact of retatrutide on body weight and safety over time.

Researchers are investigating whether the medicine vicadrostat, when taken together with empagliflozin, can lower the risk of heart-related problems in adults who have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease but no history of heart failure. This study is a Phase III trial that compares the effects of vicadrostat plus empagliflozin to a placebo plus empagliflozin in people with these conditions. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group takes vicadrostat and empagliflozin tablets, and the other group takes placebo tablets that look like vicadrostat along with empagliflozin. All participants take one tablet daily for a period ranging from two and a half years up to four years and three months. Throughout the study, participants continue their usual medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. During up to 51 months of participation, participants visit the study site regularly where doctors collect health information and blood samples. Researchers track when participants experience cardiovascular events such as heart-related deaths or heart failure events. The study also monitors participants’ overall health and any side effects they may experience to assess the safety and effects of the treatments.