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Researchers are evaluating the Spinal Stabilization Technologies PerQdisc Nucleus Replacement System in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) affecting one or more lumbar discs, specifically between L1 and S1. This prospective, open-label, multi-center study aims to collect additional safety and effectiveness data for this minimally invasive device. The PerQdisc Nucleus Replacement Device (NRD) is designed to replace a damaged nucleus pulposus surgically, with the goal of reducing chronic low back pain by preserving disc height and maintaining spinal range of motion, offering an alternative to spinal fusion surgery. Participants will undergo nucleus replacement surgery with the PerQdisc device using standard anterior, lateral, or minimally invasive posterolateral surgical approaches. The study includes 72 patients and requires approval by a Medical Advisory Board before surgery. The device replaces the damaged disc material and is intended for single-level treatment. The study does not involve a comparison group but focuses on evaluating the device's performance and safety. During the study, participants will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for low back pain at 6 and 12 months post-treatment. Safety will be monitored by tracking device expulsion and failure over the same periods. Participants will also undergo various evaluations, including imaging and clinical assessments, to ensure appropriate eligibility and monitor outcomes. The total follow-up period includes assessments up to 12 months after surgery to evaluate both the device's effectiveness and safety profile.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of litifilimab (BIIB059), a monoclonal antibody, in adults with active subacute or chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), with or without systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants have active skin symptoms of CLE that have not improved with antimalarial therapy or had difficulties continuing that treatment. The study focuses on reducing skin disease activity using several scores including CLA-IGA-R and CLASI, while also assessing safety, immune response, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either litifilimab or a placebo injection under the skin every four weeks during a 24-week double-blind period where neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. After this, all participants will receive litifilimab injections every four weeks for an additional 28 weeks. Those who complete the treatment may join a long-term extension study or enter a follow-up safety period lasting up to 24 weeks. Total participation may last up to 80 weeks. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor skin disease activity using the CLA-IGA-R erythema score and the CLASI-A activity score to see how many participants improve. They will also assess safety, tolerability, immune system effects, and participants' quality of life using questionnaires. These evaluations occur regularly during both treatment periods and follow-up to understand the impact of litifilimab on CLE symptoms and overall health.

Researchers are evaluating a new treatment called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This study compares I-DXd to chemotherapy to see if it helps people live longer overall and live longer without their cancer worsening. It is a Phase 3, open-label trial focused on patients who have progressed on prior therapies and have evidence of metastatic disease. Participants receive either I-DXd through an intravenous infusion every 3 weeks or docetaxel chemotherapy administered every 3 weeks. Prednisone tablets are also given daily as part of the treatment plan. Before each I-DXd dose, premedication is provided to help prevent nausea and vomiting using a combination of drugs such as corticosteroids and anti-nausea medicines. Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or other reasons to stop. During the study, researchers monitor overall survival and how long patients live without their cancer progressing, for up to about 36 months. Participants undergo tumor tissue collection, scans, and assessments to track disease status and side effects. Safety is closely watched throughout treatment. The study includes men aged 18 and older with confirmed prostate cancer and metastatic disease who have previously received certain hormone therapies but no prior taxane chemotherapy for mCRPC.

Researchers are looking for new medicines to prevent HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1) infection. The goals of this study are to learn: * If taking MK-8527 once a month works to prevent HIV-1 infection as well as or better than a standard (usual) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) taken once a day * About the safety of MK-8527 and if people tolerate it

Researchers are evaluating molnupiravir, a study medicine designed to stop the COVID-19 virus from multiplying, to see if it can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 more effectively than a placebo. This Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study focuses on non-hospitalized adults at high risk of severe disease progression due to COVID-19. The study addresses the need for alternative treatments for people who cannot take certain COVID-19 medications due to availability or potential drug interactions. Participants will receive either molnupiravir or a placebo, both given orally as two 400 mg film-coated tablets every 12 hours for 5 days, totaling 10 doses. Some participants may also receive remdesivir as part of standard care if clinically appropriate and available. The study compares the effects of molnupiravir with placebo in preventing severe illness outcomes. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for outcomes such as hospitalization, death, or medically attended visits related to COVID-19 up to 29 days. Safety is assessed by tracking adverse events for up to about 5 months and discontinuation of study treatment due to adverse events for about 5 days. The study involves laboratory tests, symptom assessments, and safety evaluations to understand molnupiravir's impact on disease progression and participant health.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for metastatic cervical cancer, which is cancer that has spread from the cervix to other parts of the body. This Phase 3 study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of combining sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), an antibody drug that targets cancer cells, with pembrolizumab and bevacizumab. The study seeks to find out if this combination can help people live longer or keep their cancer from worsening compared to standard treatments. The study has two parts. In Part 1, participants receive sac-TMT together with pembrolizumab and bevacizumab to assess safety. In Part 2, after standard initial treatment, those whose cancer does not progress will be randomly assigned to maintenance treatment with either pembrolizumab alone or sac-TMT plus pembrolizumab. Bevacizumab may be added during maintenance treatment based on the doctor's decision. All treatments are given through intravenous infusions, and participants may receive rescue medications to manage side effects before sac-TMT infusion. Participants will be monitored for adverse events and treatment tolerability over several months. The study measures include progression-free survival and overall survival, assessed by independent review. Safety and treatment continuation rates are tracked during Part 1 for up to approximately 66-69 months, while Part 2 outcome measures extend up to 48-60 months. Various assessments, including laboratory tests and evaluations of cancer status, will be performed throughout the study to understand treatment effects and participant well-being.

Researchers are evaluating tulisokibart as a potential treatment for radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA), a type of arthritis causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the spine and pelvis joints, visible on X-rays. This Phase 2b study aims to determine if different doses of tulisokibart improve symptoms better than a placebo, which looks like the study medicine but contains no active drug. The study has two main parts: a 16-week placebo-controlled period where participants receive either tulisokibart or placebo through subcutaneous injections, followed by a 124-week long-term extension divided into a 40-week main extension and an 84-week optional extension. This allows researchers to assess both the short-term and longer-term effects and safety of tulisokibart. Participants will be monitored for their response using the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) 40 response at week 16 as the primary outcome. Throughout the study, researchers will evaluate disease activity and safety while tracking symptoms and any side effects. The total involvement spans up to 140 weeks, including both initial treatment and extension phases.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition where current therapies like methotrexate (MTX) may not fully control symptoms for many people. This Phase 2b study evaluates a medicine called tulisokibart to see if it can better reduce RA symptoms in individuals already taking MTX. The trial aims to determine if one or more doses of tulisokibart work better than a placebo, which looks like the medicine but contains no active drug. The study includes a 12-week period where participants receive either tulisokibart or a placebo by subcutaneous injection while continuing their MTX treatment, which can be given by injection or orally. Following this, there is a long-term extension lasting 116 weeks, composed of a 44-week main extension and a 72-week optional extension, to further assess the medication's effects and safety over time. Participants will undergo assessments to measure treatment response, including the American College of Rheumatology 20% response criteria at week 12 to gauge symptom improvement. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor for safety and effectiveness, with evaluations extending through the long-term extension periods, totaling over two years of participation.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of RO7507062 in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This is a Phase 1, first-in-human study with two parts: Part 1 involves single ascending doses to find the appropriate dose, and Part 2 involves dose escalation using fractionated dosing. Tocilizumab may also be used by investigators if needed to manage cytokine release syndrome during the study. Participants will receive RO7507062 as a subcutaneous injection according to their assigned treatment arm. Tocilizumab solution for infusion may be given intravenously at 8 mg/kg for participants weighing 30 kg or more, or at 12 mg/kg for those under 30 kg if clinically required. The study consists of a dose-finding period followed by a dose escalation period with fractionated doses, with safety evaluations extending through these phases. During the study, participants will be monitored for dose-limiting adverse events from day 1 through day 29 in Part 1 and through the 28-day safety evaluation in Part 2. Adverse events will be tracked for up to approximately 12 months. The study includes assessments of safety, drug levels, and effects on disease activity. Participants will undergo clinical evaluations and laboratory tests throughout their involvement, which includes the treatment and follow-up periods.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of two doses of remibrutinib compared to placebo in people aged 12 years and older with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition. The study is a phase 3 clinical trial involving participants with a diagnosis lasting at least six months and active symptoms in multiple body areas. The purpose is to determine how well remibrutinib works and how safe and tolerable it is for this condition. The trial lasts a total of 76 weeks and includes several parts: a screening period of up to 4 weeks, a first treatment period of 16 weeks where participants receive either remibrutinib Dose A, Dose B, or placebo in a double-blind manner, followed by a second treatment period lasting 52 weeks during which all participants receive remibrutinib doses. After treatment, there is a 4-week safety follow-up without treatment. Participants stopping treatment early are encouraged to continue in the study and complete the safety follow-up. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for their response to treatment, including the proportion who achieve a clinical response measure called HiSCR50 at Week 16. Assessments will include physical exams and safety checks throughout the treatment periods and follow-up. The study seeks to gather detailed information on how remibrutinib affects the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa and participants' overall health during and after treatment.