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Researchers are investigating new treatments for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease under a master protocol called Study IIBD. This Phase 2 trial evaluates multiple drugs to understand their safety and effectiveness in managing these conditions. Participants will be assigned to specific sub-studies and randomized to treatment groups, with the study lasting at least 62 weeks. The study includes two treatment periods. In the first period, participants may receive mirikizumab intravenously, or a combination of the oral drug LY4395089 with intravenous mirikizumab. Those who respond to treatment will then enter a second period where they receive mirikizumab through subcutaneous injections. These steps allow researchers to assess different dosing methods and combinations of these drugs. Participants will be monitored regularly throughout the study, including screening tests and laboratory evaluations to ensure eligibility and safety. Researchers will track the number of participants allocated to each treatment group up to day 42 as a primary outcome. The study involves randomization without masking and continues until at least 62 weeks, with ongoing assessments to evaluate treatment effects and monitor health outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of three different dose regimens of MORF-057, a small molecule drug, in adults with moderately to severely active Crohns disease CD. This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study aims to compare these doses with a matching placebo during an induction treatment period. The study includes adult participants who have active symptoms of CD and have not adequately responded to other treatments. Participants will first undergo a 14-week induction period where they receive either one of the three blinded MORF-057 dose regimens or a matching placebo, all taken orally. Following this, all participants enter a 38-week maintenance period receiving open-label MORF-057. Those who complete this 52-week treatment phase may have the chance to continue treatment for an additional 52 weeks during a long-term extension. MORF-057 is designed to selectively inhibit integrin 47. During the study, participants will have their disease activity monitored using endoscopic assessments and clinical symptom scores, such as the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohns Disease SES-CD and the Crohns Disease Activity Index CDAI. Researchers will assess the proportion of participants showing endoscopic response and clinical remission at Week 14. Safety and adherence will be closely followed throughout the treatment and extension phases. The entire study spans up to 6 years, allowing for long-term evaluation.

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 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 efruxifermin EFX in adults with non-cirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis NASH or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH who have liver fibrosis stage 2 or 3. This Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of EFX compared with placebo. The trial includes about 1,650 participants divided into two cohorts based on liver biopsy characteristics and fibrosis stage. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups EFX 28 mg, EFX 50 mg, or placebo, each given as a weekly subcutaneous injection. Cohort 1 will be evaluated over 52 weeks for histologic efficacy endpoints, while Cohort 2 will have assessments over 96 weeks. After these periods, participants may continue long-term treatment and clinical follow-up for up to approximately 240 weeks total. A follow-up visit will occur about 30 days after the last dose. During the study, participants will undergo liver biopsies, blood tests, and non-invasive assessments such as FibroScan and Enhanced Liver Fibrosis ELF score to monitor liver health and fibrosis. Researchers will track liver-related clinical outcomes, including liver events and survival, as well as safety and tolerability of the treatment. Participants who stop the study drug may still continue with scheduled assessments to support long-term safety and efficacy evaluations.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of two different dose regimens of pegozafermin compared to a placebo in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH who have liver fibrosis stage F2 or F3. This Phase 3 study aims to better understand how pegozafermin may impact liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis in this population. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either one of two pegozafermin regimens or a matched placebo. These treatments are given in parallel groups, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the study groups. The study compares the effects of pegozafermin on liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis over a treatment period that includes evaluations up to 52 weeks and monitoring for disease progression up to 5 years. During the study, participants will be monitored through biopsies and blood tests to assess liver fibrosis improvement, resolution of steatohepatitis, changes in liver enzyme levels, and enhanced liver fibrosis scores. Safety and disease progression are also tracked throughout the study period. The total participation duration includes treatment and long-term observation to evaluate outcomes and any potential changes in liver health.

This trial investigates the safety and effectiveness of combining a drug called LY4395089, which is a farnesoid X receptor FXR agonist, with mirikizumab compared to using mirikizumab alone in adults who have moderately to severely active Crohns disease. This Phase 2 study is part of a larger research protocol focused on inflammatory bowel diseases and will last about 62 weeks. Participants are assigned to one of two groups. In the first study period, one group receives mirikizumab via intravenous IV infusion, while the other group receives both LY4395089 orally and mirikizumab IV. In the second study period, participants who respond to treatment will stop LY4395089 and receive mirikizumab subcutaneously SC. This design allows comparison of the combined treatment versus mirikizumab alone. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including endoscopic evaluations to measure Crohns disease response up to Week 12, clinical remission checks, and fecal calprotectin tests to monitor inflammation. The study includes regular visits for treatment administration and monitoring, with the total participation lasting approximately 62 weeks. Safety and efficacy are closely observed during the trial.

Researchers are studying the effects of the drug ZT-01 on nighttime low blood sugar hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes who experience low blood sugars at night. The study aims to find out if ZT-01 can reduce the number of nighttime hypoglycemia episodes and how it affects blood sugar levels. The safety of ZT-01 will also be evaluated during this phase 2a trial sponsored by Zucara Therapeutics Inc. Participants will receive both placebo and ZT-01 at one of three dose levels 7 mg, 15 mg, or 22 mg, injected under the skin daily for 28 days each. The study uses a randomized, double-blind, crossover design, so participants will receive ZT-01 during one period and placebo during another, without knowing which they are receiving. They will wear a continuous glucose monitor CGM provided by the study during treatment periods and continue their usual blood sugar monitoring and insulin use. During the approximately 16-week study, participants will have up to 6 visits and 2 phone calls. They will provide blood and urine samples to assess eligibility and effects of treatment, have blood pressure and temperature checked at visits, and receive ECGs at 4 visits to monitor heart activity. Some participants may join a sub-study requiring overnight stays for blood level tests of ZT-01 and glucagon. Participants will complete daily diaries and upload CGM data to a study phone for ongoing monitoring. The main outcome measured is the number of nighttime hypoglycemia episodes during each 28-day treatment period.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of vedolizumab intravenous IV combined with either adalimumab or ustekinumab in adults with moderate to severe Crohns Disease who have not responded adequately or have lost response to certain prior treatments. The study investigates the safety and efficacy of these dual targeted therapies, followed by vedolizumab alone. Approximately 100 participants will be enrolled, with the overall study duration lasting about 76 weeks. Participants in Part A will receive dual targeted therapy one group will get vedolizumab IV plus adalimumab subcutaneous injections, and another group will receive vedolizumab IV combined with ustekinumab through initial IV infusion followed by subcutaneous doses. Those who respond to Part A treatment will continue in Part B, receiving vedolizumab IV monotherapy every 8 weeks from Week 30 to Week 46. After treatment, participants will have a safety follow-up period extending to Week 72. During the study, participants will undergo multiple assessments including endoscopic evaluations using the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohns Disease SES-CD at Weeks 26 and 52. Clinical remission and symptom remission will be tracked at various time points using the Crohns Disease Activity Index CDAI and patient-reported outcome measures. Safety monitoring and follow-up continue for at least 26 weeks after the last treatment dose to evaluate treatment effects and adverse events throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating whether combining vedolizumab and upadacitinib, called dual targeted therapy DTT, reduces bowel inflammation and ulcers more effectively than vedolizumab alone in adults with moderately to severely active Crohns Disease CD. The study also compares the safety and effectiveness of these treatments. This Phase 3b trial is conducted worldwide and sponsored by Takeda, enrolling about 396 participants. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either vedolizumab with upadacitinib or vedolizumab with a placebo for 12 weeks during the Induction Phase. Vedolizumab is given as a 300 mg intravenous infusion at Weeks 0, 2, 6, and 10 upadacitinib or placebo is taken daily by mouth. Those who respond to treatment at Week 12 will continue with vedolizumab alone every 8 weeks for 40 weeks in the Maintenance Phase. Vedolizumab dosing frequency may increase to every 4 weeks if needed. During the approximately 70-week study, participants visit the clinic 15 times for assessments including clinical evaluations, endoscopic exams, and patient-reported outcomes. Researchers measure clinical remission, endoscopic response, and safety outcomes at Week 12 and Week 52. There is also an 18-week safety follow-up after the maintenance period to monitor participants health.