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Glycogen storage disorders GSD are inherited metabolic diseases affecting glycogen production or breakdown, mainly involving the liver and muscles. These disorders vary in severity from mild to fatal in infancy. This study focuses on hepatic GSD types 0a, I, III, IV, VI, IX, and XI in Indian children. It aims to establish a comprehensive Indian GSD registry to better understand the spectrum of genetic defects, natural progression, and how genetic variations relate to disease symptoms in this population. The study is a multicenter observational effort collecting both retrospective and ongoing prospective data from genetically confirmed pediatric hepatic GSD cases. It involves analyzing clinical presentations, outcomes, and genetic variations across multiple centers in India. Retrospective data collection and analysis are planned between May 2024 and April 2025, with continued data submission from new centers and periodic follow-up every 6 months to 1 year. The registry will help guide individualized treatment decisions, including medical therapy or liver transplantation. Participants are children diagnosed genetically with hepatic GSD. The research team reviews clinical data, genetic testing results, and long-term outcomes such as native liver survival and post-transplant complications. The study measures the association between specific gene variants and clinical disease expression over a 5-year period. This ongoing project aims to improve understanding of GSD in Indian children to support better diagnosis, management, and health policies.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of three different dose regimens of MORF-057, a small molecule drug, in adults with moderately to severely active Crohns disease CD. This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study aims to compare these doses with a matching placebo during an induction treatment period. The study includes adult participants who have active symptoms of CD and have not adequately responded to other treatments. Participants will first undergo a 14-week induction period where they receive either one of the three blinded MORF-057 dose regimens or a matching placebo, all taken orally. Following this, all participants enter a 38-week maintenance period receiving open-label MORF-057. Those who complete this 52-week treatment phase may have the chance to continue treatment for an additional 52 weeks during a long-term extension. MORF-057 is designed to selectively inhibit integrin 47. During the study, participants will have their disease activity monitored using endoscopic assessments and clinical symptom scores, such as the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohns Disease SES-CD and the Crohns Disease Activity Index CDAI. Researchers will assess the proportion of participants showing endoscopic response and clinical remission at Week 14. Safety and adherence will be closely followed throughout the treatment and extension phases. The entire study spans up to 6 years, allowing for long-term evaluation.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Datopotamab Deruxtecan Dato-DXd with or without Durvalumab compared to investigators choice chemotherapy combined with Pembrolizumab in patients with PD-L1 positive locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer TNBC. This Phase III, randomized, open-label, international study aims to determine if Dato-DXd with Durvalumab can improve progression-free survival and overall survival while assessing quality of life impacts in this patient population. Participants are assigned to one of three groups Dato-DXd with Durvalumab, investigators choice chemotherapy paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin combined with Pembrolizumab, or Dato-DXd alone. All study drugs are given by intravenous infusion. The study includes stratification by geographic region, disease-free interval, and prior PD-1PD-L1 treatment. Treatment continues with monitoring up to about 33 months for progression-free survival and safety, with some outcomes followed up to 64 months. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging to measure tumor response using RECIST criteria, laboratory tests, and questionnaires to evaluate symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor time to disease progression, overall survival, response duration, and safety outcomes. Follow-up includes evaluation of subsequent therapies and pharmacokinetics. The total participation duration can be up to several years to capture long-term outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of elecoglipron compared with placebo in adults who have type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM with impaired kidney function. Participants are also on dapagliflozin 10 mg as part of their guideline-directed medical therapy for chronic kidney disease CKD, along with other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to understand how elecoglipron performs in this specific group of patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups elecoglipron at dose level 1, elecoglipron at dose level 2, or placebo. All treatments are given orally once daily alongside background dapagliflozin 10 mg. The study uses a parallel design and includes a 40-week treatment period during which participants take their assigned medication. During the study, participants will have their blood sugar control measured through Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c levels from baseline to Week 40, which is the primary outcome. Additional assessments include body weight changes, blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, and time to needing additional diabetes medication. Safety and tolerability will be monitored throughout the study, which lasts up to 40 weeks for each participant.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of elecoglipron compared with placebo in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus T2DM who are already being treated with insulin and other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study focuses on adults with T2DM who have had the condition for at least 90 days and meet certain health criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups elecoglipron at dose level 1, elecoglipron at dose level 2, or placebo. All treatments are taken orally once daily. The study treatment period lasts up to 40 weeks, during which participants continue their background insulin and glucose-lowering medications. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor changes in blood sugar control, including Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, body weight, blood pressure, and insulin dose. Researchers will also track safety, side effects, and tolerability. The main outcome is the change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 40. Overall, participation involves visits for monitoring and evaluations over approximately 40 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of combining elecoglipron and dapagliflozin compared to each drug alone in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM who have not achieved adequate control through lifestyle changes or other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to better understand how these treatments work together in managing blood sugar levels in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of five groups two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with dapagliflozin two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with a placebo matching dapagliflozin and one group receives dapagliflozin alone with a placebo matching elecoglipron. All medications are taken orally once daily. The treatment period lasts 40 weeks, during which the effects of the drugs on blood sugar and other health measures will be monitored. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments of their blood sugar control, body weight, and blood pressure. Researchers will measure changes in Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and self-monitored blood glucose levels. Other outcomes include weight loss and the need for rescue medication. Safety and tolerability will be closely monitored. Participation in the trial lasts for 40 weeks, during which participants will attend scheduled visits for evaluation and medication monitoring.

Researchers are evaluating two commercially available trifocal toric intraocular lenses to compare their clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction in people undergoing cataract surgery. The main goal is to compare the distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity provided by these lenses. Additionally, the study aims to assess and compare the safety of the two trifocal toric intraocular lenses designed to correct astigmatism and improve vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two types of trifocal toric intraocular lenses Optiflex TRIO or AcrySof IQ PanOptix. Both lenses are single-piece, posterior chamber foldable intraocular lenses with advanced aspheric optics and a trifocal design intended to reduce dependence on glasses. The Optiflex TRIO features a refractive-diffractive trifocal toric optic with a square edge design, while the AcrySof IQ PanOptix has a diffractive trifocal optic with a toric component. Each participant will receive one of these lenses based on randomization during cataract surgery. During the study, participants will be monitored for visual acuity outcomes, focusing on binocular distance-corrected intermediate vision at six months after lens implantation. Researchers will also track patient satisfaction and safety throughout the study period. The study includes preoperative assessments such as corneal topography or keratometry to measure astigmatism and will involve follow-ups to evaluate visual performance and any adverse effects. The total duration of participation varies but includes at least a six-month follow-up for outcome measurement.

This research aims to evaluate how CDR132L, a potential new medicine, affects the structure and function of the heart in people living with heart failure who have preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular hypertrophy. The study compares different doses of CDR132L to a placebo, with treatment assignment determined randomly. It is a phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS, lasting about 60 weeks. Participants will receive intravenous infusions of one of three doses of CDR132L or placebo once every 4 weeks for 48 weeks. Alongside the study drug or placebo, participants will continue their individually adapted guideline-directed standard of care therapy for heart failure. This treatment period is followed by an extension phase to monitor safety and efficacy. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including measuring the change in normalized microRNA-132-3p levels from baseline to week 24, as well as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate heart structure changes and blood tests like NT-proBNP levels. Safety is monitored by recording adverse events up to week 60. The total participation duration is approximately 60 weeks, involving regular infusions and follow-up visits.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

This trial is for adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC that has not been treated with systemic therapy before. The study compares the anti-tumor effects of amivantamab combined with pembrolizumab and carboplatin against pembrolizumab with 5-fluorouracil and platinum therapy carboplatin or cisplatin. Participants have HNSCC in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx but not nasopharynx or unknown primary tumor sites, and HPV status is considered for oropharynx cases. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives pembrolizumab, amivantamab, and carboplatin, while the other receives pembrolizumab, 5-fluorouracil given as a 4-day infusion, and carboplatin or cisplatin. Treatments are given according to standard protocols for these drugs. The study is open-label and conducted across multiple centers. During the trial, participants will be monitored for overall survival and tumor response using established criteria up to about 3 years and 7 months. Additional assessments include progression-free survival, duration of response, quality of life questionnaires specific to head and neck cancer, and safety evaluations through adverse event and lab test monitoring. Blood samples will check amivantamab levels and antibodies. Participation involves regular visits for treatment and assessments throughout the study period.