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Researchers are evaluating nipocalimab compared to a placebo in adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus SLE, a chronic disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues causing swelling and redness in various organs. This Phase 3 study aims to understand how well nipocalimab works in treating SLE symptoms and disease activity. Participants will receive either nipocalimab or a placebo alongside standard care treatments during a double-blind treatment period lasting up to 52 weeks. After this period, eligible participants from both groups may enter an open-label long-term extension phase to continue nipocalimab treatment until Week 156 or until discontinuation. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including measurement of disease activity, joint pain, fatigue, and flare status. Researchers will monitor responses such as the SLE Responder Index at Week 52, and track safety and treatment adherence. The total participation duration may extend up to approximately three years including the extension phase.

Researchers are studying the drug JNJ-88545223 to see how well it works compared with a placebo in adults who have active psoriatic arthritis PsA. This study aims to determine if JNJ-88545223 can reduce the signs and symptoms of PsA and improve the health of joints and skin. The trial is a randomized, double-blind phase 2b study designed to evaluate different doses of the drug. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of four treatments from Week 0 to Week 16 placebo, or one of three doses of JNJ-88545223. Each group will receive their assigned treatment under blinded conditions to compare the effects. The study focuses on evaluating the efficacy and safety of these doses over the 16-week treatment period. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments to measure treatment effects, including the American College of Rheumatology ACR 50 response at Week 16 as the primary outcome. Additional evaluations include skin severity indexes PASI responses, physical function questionnaires, and quality of life surveys. Safety and symptoms will be monitored throughout the trial, which lasts approximately 16 weeks for each participant.