Ji Ning Shi

Researchers are evaluating the effects of KarXT for treating manic episodes in adults with Bipolar-I disorder. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess KarXTs ability to reduce mania symptoms during a 3-week inpatient treatment period. The study includes participants experiencing acute manic episodes or mania with mixed features who require hospitalization. Participants will receive either KarXT or a placebo with flexible dosing during the 3-week inpatient treatment. Before treatment, psychotropic medications must be washed out within 14 days. The study also includes screening before treatment and a safety follow-up, with the entire study lasting up to seven weeks. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with assessments including the Young Mania Rating Scale YMRS and Clinical Global Impressions-Bipolar CGI-BP to measure symptom changes. Safety evaluations and follow-up visits are part of the process, with researchers focusing on symptom improvement and safety over the study duration.

Researchers are examining the effect of abelacimab compared to a placebo in patients with atrial fibrillation AF who are considered unsuitable for oral anticoagulation therapy. This Phase 3 study focuses on high-risk patients with AF to evaluate whether abelacimab can reduce the occurrence of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism. The study is led by Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. and aims to address treatment options in patients where traditional anticoagulation is deemed inappropriate. Participants are randomly assigned in equal numbers to receive either abelacimab 150 mg or a matching placebo by subcutaneous injection once a month. The study consists of three periods a screening period lasting up to 60 days, a double-blind treatment period that continues until at least 111 patients experience a primary endpoint event, and an end-of-treatment visit. Following this, participants may enter a 30-day follow-up or an optional open-label extension to receive abelacimab, depending on eligibility and regulatory approval. During the study, participants undergo assessments to monitor stroke, systemic embolism, and bleeding events, with the primary outcomes measured up to 30 months. Safety is tracked by recording bleeding events classified by the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium. Secondary outcomes include cardiovascular and all-cause mortality and other thrombotic events. The study also involves regular monitoring and follow-up visits to assess efficacy and safety throughout the treatment and observation periods.