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Researchers are evaluating a new tuberculosis preventive treatment among adolescents and school staff who have been in close contact with active TB cases. This study compares a novel 1-month ultra-short regimen called 1H3P3 with the standard 3-month 3HR regimen, aiming to prevent latent TB infection from progressing to active tuberculosis. The trial is a phase 3, multi-center, open-label, cluster randomized controlled study conducted in school settings in China, with the goal of improving TB prevention strategies for adolescents. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the 12-dose 1H3P3 regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine taken three times a week for one month, or the 3HR regimen of isoniazid and rifampicin taken once daily for three months. Close contacts of TB cases are screened using blood tests, chest X-rays, sputum testing, and symptom checks to rule out active TB before enrollment. The treatment period lasts either one or three months depending on the group, followed by two years of follow-up to monitor for TB development. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for active tuberculosis through clinical and laboratory tests, adverse events, treatment adherence, and drug resistance if active TB occurs. The main measurement is the cumulative incidence of active TB over 24 months after treatment begins. Safety and treatment completion rates are tracked throughout. Participation involves screening, treatment administration, and periodic follow-up visits over two years to evaluate outcomes and overall TB prevention effectiveness.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of E6742 tablets in adults aged 18 to 75 years with systemic lupus erythematosus SLE. This Phase 2 trial aims to compare different doses of E6742 with a placebo by measuring the proportion of participants who achieve a response using the BILAG-based Composite Lupus Assessment BICLA while on a low dose of oral corticosteroids at Week 24. The study focuses on improving disease control in SLE patients under stable treatment conditions. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving either placebo or one of three different doses of E6742 oral tablets. The treatment period lasts 24 weeks, during which participants continue their standard SLE treatments at stable doses. The study includes careful monitoring of responses and safety through various assessments, including laboratory tests and clinical evaluations. During the trial, participants will undergo regular evaluations to measure disease activity, side effects, and drug levels. Assessments include the BILAG-2004, SLEDAI-2K, electrocardiograms, ophthalmic exams, chest X-rays, and patient-reported outcomes. Safety is monitored throughout the 52-week period, with detailed tracking of adverse events and laboratory parameters. Participants will be involved in scheduled visits and assessments to understand the drugs effects and tolerability over time.

Researchers are evaluating SCTB35 in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus SLE through a multicenter Phase IbII clinical trial. The study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary effectiveness of SCTB35 in this patient group. The trial includes both dose-escalation and dose-expansion phases to identify optimal dosing and compare safety and efficacy at recommended dose levels. The study involves administering SCTB35 by subcutaneous injection every 21 days in treatment cycles. During the dose-escalation phase, different dose levels are tested to find the maximum tolerated dose and recommended Phase II dose, with safety data reviewed by a committee. Once the recommended dose is confirmed, expansion cohorts will further evaluate SCTB35 at those doses. Participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events up to 24 weeks, and evaluation of disease activity using measures such as the SLE Responder Index-4, SLEDAI-2K, and physician global assessment. Additional evaluations include immunogenicity and other lupus activity scores up to 52 weeks. The study involves informed consent and contraception requirements, with ongoing safety and efficacy monitoring throughout participation, which lasts up to at least 24 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating whether Extract of Ginkgo Biloba Leaves Tablets can improve memory and thinking skills in people aged 55 and older who have had an ischemic stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain. This study also looks at the safety of taking these tablets alongside usual post-stroke treatments. Participants must have had a stroke confirmed by MRI within 7 to 14 days before joining the study and have mild cognitive impairment after their stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will take 240 mg of Extract of Ginkgo Biloba Leaves Tablets daily for 12 months in addition to their usual stroke care, while the other group will receive only their usual care without the tablets. The study will take place at hospitals across China and will last for 52 weeks for each participant. Throughout the study, participants will visit the clinic at 4, 26, and 52 weeks after starting treatment for checkups and tests, including brain scans, cognitive assessments such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and other neuropsychological tests, and evaluations of neurological function. Follow-up phone calls will occur at 12 and 38 weeks to monitor health and any new stroke events. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, memory, cognitive speed, verbal skills, and neurological status to understand the tablets effects and safety over time.

Researchers are evaluating 9MW1911 in adults aged 40 to 75 who have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD for at least one year. This Phase II clinical trial is designed to assess how well 9MW1911 works and how safe it is for treating COPD. The study compares two different doses of 9MW1911 given intravenously with a placebo, and aims to better understand treatment effects on COPD flare-ups and lung function. Participants receive intravenous infusions of either 9MW1911 in one of two dose levels or a placebo every 28 days. Each treatment group includes 120 patients, all receiving stable standard care for COPD. The study lasts for 52 weeks of treatment, followed by safety and immune response monitoring up to 60 weeks. Researchers measure lung function, COPD exacerbations, quality of life, and other health markers during this period. During the study, participants will have regular visits for lung function tests, questionnaires about COPD symptoms and quality of life, blood tests, and safety assessments. These assessments occur at multiple time points, such as weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, and 52. The main outcome is the rate of moderate to severe COPD exacerbations over one year. Additional measures include lung function changes, time to first exacerbation, and biological markers. Safety and tolerability are followed for up to 60 weeks to ensure participant well-being throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating dapirolizumab pegol DZP as an add-on treatment to standard care medications for people with moderate to severe active systemic lupus erythematosus SLE. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether DZP can achieve meaningful long-term improvement in disease activity compared to placebo. Participants must have been diagnosed with SLE at least 24 weeks prior and meet specific disease activity and serological criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either dapirolizumab pegol or placebo throughout the treatment period. Both groups will continue their stable standard of care medications, which may include antimalarials, glucocorticoids, andor immunosuppressants. The study is designed with a parallel group structure and masking to ensure unbiased assessment of efficacy and safety over a treatment period extending up to 48 weeks. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess disease activity using tools such as the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Disease Activity Index 2004 BILAG 2004 and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 SLEDAI-2K. Researchers will track responses at Week 48 and evaluate additional outcomes like flare prevention, fatigue levels, glucocorticoid dose reduction, and safety events. Follow-up will continue up to Week 54 to monitor adverse events, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of participant health and treatment effects.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of AZD1163, a new bispecific antibody, in adults with moderately-to-severely active rheumatoid arthritis RA who are positive for anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies ACPA. The study focuses on patients who have had an inadequate or lost response or intolerance to certain standard treatments. The trial is a Phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted at multiple centers to assess AZD1163s impact on RA disease activity. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups to receive subcutaneous injections of either one of three doses of AZD1163 or a matching placebo. All participants will continue their standard care treatments, which may include conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs csDMARDs or tumor necrosis factor inhibitors TNFi with or without csDMARDs. The treatment period lasts 24 weeks, followed by a 28-week safety follow-up phase. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including disease activity scores such as DAS28-CRP, American College of Rheumatology response criteria ACR20 and ACR50, and clinical disease activity indexes. Researchers will also evaluate the pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity of AZD1163. Safety monitoring continues during the follow-up period, and total participation spans approximately 52 weeks.

This trial is for adults who have had an acute ischemic stroke caused by a blood clot blocking a brain vessel. It focuses on people whose stroke occurred or was discovered more than 4.5 hours ago, including those who woke up with stroke symptoms. The study aims to find out if the medicine tenecteplase helps recovery when given after this 4.5-hour window, compared to standard medical care. Tenecteplase is already used within 4.5 hours after stroke onset, but this study tests its effect when given later. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receives a single injection of tenecteplase into a vein, and the other receives the usual standard treatment. Both groups have an equal chance of receiving either treatment. The study lasts about three months, starting with approximately one week of hospital stay. During the study, participants have seven clinical examinations or visits, with the final two visits conducted remotely from home to allow for easier participation. Throughout the study, doctors regularly assess participants recovery using a scale that measures disability and dependence in daily activities. They also monitor overall health and record any side effects. The main outcome measured is the level of recovery 90 days after treatment, comparing the two groups. This includes neurological improvement, bleeding events, and survival over the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the clinical effects and safety of Sodium Oligomannate GV-971 for treating mild to moderate Alzheimers Disease. This Phase 4 study aims to confirm how GV-971 works, monitor known side effects over long-term use, and identify any new adverse reactions to provide improved clinical guidance. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either GV-971 or a placebo, both given by mouth. The study lasts 36 weeks and uses a double-blind design where neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given, ensuring unbiased results. The trial involves multiple centers and compares the two groups in parallel. During the study, participants will undergo assessments of cognitive and functional abilities using tools like ADAS-cog12 and ADCS-ADL23 at the start and after 36 weeks. Additional measures include MMSE, CIBIC-Plus, and NPI scores. Safety is monitored throughout, and the study tracks any adverse events. The total participation time is about 36 weeks from baseline.

People with end stage kidney disease ESKD who require dialysis face a much higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to the general population, with cardiac issues causing 58% of deaths in this group. However, while aspirin is known to reduce cardiovascular problems in the general population, there is limited evidence about its effects in dialysis patients. The ASPIrin to Reduce Event in Dialysis ASPIRED trial aims to study whether taking low-dose aspirin can safely improve cardiovascular outcomes in people with ESKD receiving dialysis. This study is a multi-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial that will compare daily low-dose aspirin 100 mg to a placebo pill in patients undergoing dialysis. The trial uses an existing dialysis registry platform to screen, recruit, and collect data during routine clinical care, minimizing participant burden and study costs. Randomization is managed through a secure web-based system, and follow-up visits occur every six months as part of regular clinic visits. The trial is expected to last approximately five years and includes oversight by an independent safety and monitoring board. Participants will be involved in regular six-monthly clinic visits where their health will be monitored as part of their usual dialysis care. Researchers will track the occurrence of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, strokes, vascular complications, and deaths, throughout the study period. Data will be collected from routine clinical procedures and the dialysis registry to evaluate outcomes. Safety and efficacy will be closely monitored, and the study will follow participants for up to five years to assess the long-term effects of aspirin use in this population.