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Researchers are evaluating new treatments for advanced renal cell carcinoma RCC, a type of kidney cancer. This study compares the effects of combining two targeted therapies, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, against belzutifan with a placebo. The goal is to see if the combination can help people live longer and prevent the cancer from getting worse after other treatments have failed. Participants will take 120 mg of belzutifan orally and either 60 mg of zanzalintinib or a matching placebo once daily for about 24 months. The study is randomized and double-blind, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active combination or placebo. Two groups are compared belzutifan plus zanzalintinib and belzutifan plus placebo. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival, with assessments up to around 30 to 50 months. Researchers will also evaluate tumor response, duration of response, quality of life, and side effects. Safety and tolerability will be tracked throughout treatment and follow-up periods. The study is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC and aims to provide important information on treating advanced RCC.

This trial evaluates the effectiveness of adjuvant cemiplimab immunotherapy in adults with surgically removed stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who have not previously received adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to compare disease-free survival between patients treated with cemiplimab and those under observation without additional treatment, focusing on patients with tumors showing PD-L1 expression of 1% or higher. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either cemiplimab or observation. Those in the cemiplimab group receive 350 mg intravenously every 3 weeks for 4 cycles, followed by 700 mg every 6 weeks for up to 6 cycles or until disease relapse or unacceptable side effects occur. The observation group does not receive adjuvant treatment. Treatment continues until relapse, toxicity, or completion of planned cycles. During the trial, participants undergo regular assessments including imaging and laboratory tests to monitor disease status and side effects. The main outcome measured is disease-free survival, tracked for approximately 59 months from randomization. Secondary outcomes include overall survival and the nature and severity of adverse events. Participants are monitored for safety and treatment response throughout the study period, which is expected to conclude in March 2029.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM. This Phase III study aims to better understand how enicepatide affects body weight and other health measures in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three dosing regimens of enicepatide, administered once weekly using an integrated drug-device combination product. The study lasts for 72 weeks, during which participants will self-administer the study drug or receive injections from a trained individual if needed. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including body weight, hemoglobin A1c, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting and specific rating scales. This comprehensive evaluation will help determine the effects of enicepatide on weight and diabetes management over the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight who do not have Type 2 diabetes. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind study aims to assess both the efficacy and safety of once-weekly enicepatide in this population, addressing weight-related comorbidities such as prediabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three enicepatide dosing regimens, administered once weekly via an integrated drug-device combination product. The treatment phase lasts through 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures are monitored. The study includes multiple assessments to track body weight percentage change, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin levels, lipid profiles, blood pressure, and quality of life measures. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations including physical examinations, laboratory tests, and questionnaires related to physical functioning and urinary incontinence. Researchers will monitor adverse events, patient-reported health questionnaires, and biomarkers at baseline and weekly intervals through week 72. This long-term follow-up allows for a comprehensive assessment of treatment effects and safety in participants managing obesity or overweight without Type 2 diabetes.

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 trial aims to understand how trontinemab affects cognitive decline and disease progression in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or a placebo in a parallel-group design. Treatment is administered by IV infusion, and the effects are compared over a period of 72 weeks. The study includes comprehensive safety and efficacy assessments throughout this period. During the 72 weeks of the study, participants will undergo various evaluations including cognitive tests such as the Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Alzheimers Disease Assessment Scales, brain imaging with PET and MRI scans, and biomarker measurements in cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Safety monitoring includes tracking adverse events, infusion reactions, and antibody development. The study requires participants to have a study partner and to complete all study procedures over this time.

Researchers are studying the safety and effects of VHB937 in people with early Alzheimers disease, including those with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimers or mild Alzheimers itself. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II trial aims to evaluate whether VHB937 can benefit memory, thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain changes. The study also looks at how the body processes VHB937 and responds to it. Participants receive intravenous infusions of either a low dose or high dose of VHB937, or a placebo, over a 72-week double-blind period. After this, an extension phase follows for further observation. The treatments are given through infusions, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the three groups in parallel. Throughout the study, participants and their study partners attend regular visits for assessments including clinical dementia rating scales, cognitive tests, daily living activities evaluation, and brain imaging biomarkers. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and serious adverse events. Blood samples are collected to measure VHB937 levels and immune responses. The total study duration includes the 72-week treatment period plus additional time in the extension phase.

Researchers are evaluating Enzomenib DSP-5336, an oral drug, in patients with various types of acute leukemia, including relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia AML, acute lymphocytic leukemia ALL, and acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage. The study also includes patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes MDS and relapsed multiple myeloma MM in selected sites. This phase 12 trial aims to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical activity of DSP-5336 alone or combined with standard AML treatments, particularly in patients with specific genetic mutations like MLL rearrangement or NPM1 mutation. The study involves dose escalation and dose expansion of DSP-5336 administered orally. Participants may receive DSP-5336 alone or combined with standard AML regimens such as venetoclax plus azacitidine or intensive chemotherapy with cytarabine and daunorubicin 73. Different study arms include patients with or without certain medications like CYP3A4 inhibitor azoles, and those with specific genetic profiles. The trial evaluates recommended phase 2 doses for various patient groups and combination treatments. Participants will undergo assessments including monitoring for adverse events within 30 days after the last dose and evaluation of clinical responses approximately six months after treatment begins. Researchers will collect blood and bone marrow samples for genomic analysis and track drug levels in the body. Safety labs, ECGs, physical exams, and patient questionnaires will be performed throughout the study. The trial includes long-term follow-up of overall survival up to two years after treatment ends, with visits and tests scheduled to monitor health and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating intravenous brincidofovir IV BCV compared to intravenous cidofovir IV CDV for treating adenovirus infection in children and adults who have received allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplants allo-HCT. This Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, open-label study focuses on patients with adenovirus viremia, aiming to assess the effectiveness of these treatments in clearing the virus. The study uses a virologic response-driven approach to determine treatment duration, following ECIL guidelines for high-risk patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either IV BCV or IV CDV. Treatment will continue until adenovirus DNA in plasma is undetectable for two consecutive tests spaced 7 days apart or until a maximum of 12 weeks of therapy is reached, whichever occurs first. Subjects who clear the virus may stop treatment but can be retreated with their assigned drug if adenovirus viremia recurs at defined levels. The study prohibits switching between the two drugs. Safety will be monitored by an independent board during enrollment. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed weekly until the end of treatment, with additional evaluations at 4 weeks after the last dose and at 12 and 24 weeks post-randomization. Researchers will collect plasma samples to measure drug concentrations and monitor viral response and safety. All participants will be followed for a total of 24 weeks regardless of treatment duration, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of efficacy and safety during and after therapy.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a new medicine called CagriSema in helping adults living with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, to lose weight. This phase 3 clinical study compares two different weekly doses of CagriSema against an existing medicine, semaglutide. The study aims to understand how well these treatments support weight loss over a long period. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments CagriSema at dose level 1, CagriSema at dose level 2, or semaglutide. Each treatment is given by weekly injection under the skin for 72 weeks. The study lasts about 83 weeks, covering treatment and follow-up periods to observe effects and safety. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor body weight, body mass index BMI, waist size, cholesterol levels, blood sugar control HbA1c, and quality of life. Researchers will track changes from the start of treatment to the end of 72 weeks, including weight loss milestones and health measurements. Safety will also be closely monitored through reports of any adverse events until the study ends.