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This observational study follows patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis RMS who are being treated with approved injectable or selected oral disease-modifying therapies DMTs in Germany. The study is non-interventional and open-label, designed to collect real-world data on treatment and disease progression over several years. It aims to understand how patients continue their baseline treatments and how these treatments impact various health and quality of life measures. Participants receive routine medical care with approved injectable or oral DMTs such as ofatumumab, interferon b21, glatiramer acetate, teriflunomide, dimethyl fumarate, or diroximel fumarate. The study includes two cohorts with up to approximately two years of prospective observation each, with an optional extension allowing up to four years total. Treatment decisions and monitoring follow the patients usual care and physicians discretion, including routine visits and telemedicine options. During the study, participants provide medical history, complete questionnaires, and have data collected on disability status, MRI findings, relapses, and laboratory tests. Researchers assess treatment continuation rates, fatigue, anxiety, depression, quality of life, lesion counts, and relapse rates at multiple time points. Safety and treatment interruptions are also documented. Follow-up is flexible and based on standard care procedures, with data collection occurring throughout the observational periods.

Researchers are evaluating orelabrutinib, a brain-penetrating BTK inhibitor, in adults with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis PPMS. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study compares orelabrutinib to placebo to assess its efficacy and safety in treating PPMS. About 705 participants aged 18 to 60 years will be enrolled globally with a 21 randomization favoring orelabrutinib. Participants will receive either oral orelabrutinib or a matching placebo. Treatment will last approximately 30 to 60 months, with a minimum of 12 months on study drug. The study includes two groups one receiving orelabrutinib and the other receiving placebo, both administered orally. The trial design is intended to monitor long-term effects and progression. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including disability progression measured over 12 weeks and up to approximately 120 weeks. Evaluations include MRI scans to monitor lesions, timed walking and hand function tests, cognitive testing, and safety assessments such as monitoring adverse events. The study will closely follow participants for up to 5 years to understand the impact of the treatment on disease progression and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of trontinemab in people with early symptomatic Alzheimers disease, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia due to Alzheimers. This Phase III study aims to better understand the impact of trontinemab on cognitive decline and daily functioning in this population. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to ensure reliable results. Participants will be assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or an intravenous placebo. The treatment period lasts up to 72 weeks, during which participants receive infusions as scheduled. Assessments include brain imaging such as amyloid and tau PET scans, cerebrospinal fluid and blood biomarker collection, and cognitive testing. The study also monitors safety through tracking adverse events, infusion-related reactions, and anti-drug antibodies. Participants will attend visits for evaluations including clinical dementia rating, cognitive scales like MMSE and ADAS-Cog-13, and daily living activities assessments. Safety monitoring involves MRI scans and lab tests. The primary outcome measured is the change in Clinical Dementia Rating, Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, from baseline to Week 72. The total duration of participation extends through the 72-week treatment and assessment period, with ongoing safety evaluations.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of KarXT in adults aged 55 to 90 with mild to severe Alzheimers Disease who experience moderate to severe psychosis related to this condition. This Phase 3 trial aims to study KarXT compared to a placebo to better understand its impact on psychotic symptoms associated with Alzheimers. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either KarXT or a placebo at specified doses on certain days. The study lasts up to 14 weeks, during which changes in psychosis symptoms, as measured by the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Clinician Hallucinations and Delusions score, will be closely monitored. Additional assessments include cognitive tests and monitoring for side effects. During the trial, participants will undergo regular evaluations including symptom ratings, cognitive tests such as the Mini-Mental State Examination, laboratory tests, and safety monitoring. Researchers will track any adverse events and changes in mental and physical health. The study aims to provide detailed information about how KarXT affects psychosis and cognition in Alzheimers disease over the treatment period.

This research aims to evaluate participant satisfaction with subcutaneous ocrelizumab treatment in people with Multiple Sclerosis MS over a 12-month period. It will also investigate changes in neurofilament light chain NfL protein levels, a marker related to MS disease activity, and explore correlations between NfL levels and various clinical and imaging factors. The study is observational and follows participants who are starting ocrelizumab SC as part of their routine MS care. Participants will receive ocrelizumab as a subcutaneous injection according to their physicians discretion and local clinical practice. The study observes participants for up to 12 months to assess treatment satisfaction using the Therapy Administration Satisfaction Questionnaire for Subcutaneous administration TASQ-SC and other satisfaction questionnaires. Blood samples will be collected at baseline, month 6, and month 12 to measure NfL protein levels and other biomarkers. The study also monitors MS relapses, disability scores, and adverse events during this period. Throughout the 12 months, participants will undergo assessments of treatment satisfaction at multiple time points, including after the first injection, 6 months, and 12 months. Clinical evaluations, questionnaires, and blood tests will be conducted to track disease activity and participant experience. Researchers will measure satisfaction levels, changes in NfL concentrations, relapse rates, disability progression, and safety events. The study is designed to provide real-world data on patient experience and biomarker changes with subcutaneous ocrelizumab treatment in MS.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of remibrutinib compared to continuous ocrelizumab treatment in people living with relapsing multiple sclerosis RMS. This Phase 3b study aims to provide data on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of remibrutinib when patients switch from ocrelizumab. The trial is randomized, open-label, and conducted across multiple centers globally, including the USA. Participants in the study are assigned to either switch to remibrutinib tablets taken orally or continue with ocrelizumab administered via infusion or injection at standard doses. The study includes a Core Part lasting up to 24 months, during which these treatments are compared. Those completing the Core Part may enter an Extension Part lasting up to 24 months, where all participants receive remibrutinib in an open-label format. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular monitoring including MRI scans to measure new or enlarging T2 lesions and assessments for disease activity and adverse events. The main outcome is the annualized rate of new or enlarging T2 lesions during the Core Part, with continued evaluations during the Extension Part. Safety and tolerability are closely monitored, and total participation can last up to 48 months.

Researchers are studying the effects of a nutritional intervention combining ketogenic medium-chain triglycerides kMCT and B-vitamins on cognitive function in older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment MCI. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aims to evaluate how this nutritional approach impacts cognitive performance over a 12-month period. The study is sponsored by Socit des Produits Nestl and involves multiple centers and countries. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either BrainXpert, a dietary supplement containing 15 g of kMCT and B-vitamins in powder form, or a placebo consisting of a calorie-equivalent, non-ketogenic high-oleic acid sunflower oil powder. Both are provided in sachetstickpack format without preservatives, flavors, sweeteners, or colorants. The intervention is administered daily during the study period. During the trial, participants and their informants will attend clinic visits at baseline, 12 months, and 18 months. Cognitive function will be assessed using tools such as the Preclinical Alzheimers Cognitive Composite PACC, Montreal Cognitive Assessment MoCA, Wechsler Memory Scale, and Mini-Mental State Examination MMSE. Safety and tolerability will also be monitored throughout the 12 months. The study includes adherence assessments and requires participants to comply with study procedures and medication restrictions.

This research focuses on people with psychosis linked to Alzheimers Disease who have completed earlier studies CN012-0026, CN012-0027, or CN012-0056. It is a Phase 3 global, multicenter, open-label extension study lasting 52 weeks that aims to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in this population. Participants will receive KarXT capsules containing Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride. The study includes various dosing levels ranging from 202 mg to 66.76.67 mg taken three times daily. This open-label extension follows completion of previous studies and continues for up to 54 weeks from the initial dose, including a 14-day safety follow-up after the final dose. During the study, participants will be monitored for treatment-emergent adverse events and serious adverse events. Safety assessments include clinical evaluations throughout the treatment and 14 days after the last dose. The total participation time is approximately one year, allowing researchers to understand long-term effects of KarXT in this group.