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Researchers are evaluating brenipatide for adults with moderate-to-severe Alcohol Use Disorder AUD to see how it compares to a placebo in effectiveness and safety. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind study is led by Eli Lilly and Company and aims to better understand treatment options for AUD. Participants in this study will be adults aged 18 to 75 years and will remain in the study for about 56 weeks. Participants will receive either brenipatide or a placebo through subcutaneous injections. The study has multiple treatment periods with escalating doses of brenipatide administered under medical supervision. Both the active drug and placebo are given by injection under the skin. The study uses a randomized design to assign participants to one of the study groups to compare outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed using questionnaires and diaries to track drinking patterns, alcohol cravings, and overall health. Researchers will also monitor changes in alcohol consumption, body weight, and health survey scores. Blood tests will check drug levels and the presence of antibodies against brenipatide. Safety and treatment effects will be observed for up to 56 weeks, with study visits scheduled throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the drug orforglipron in people who have obesity or are overweight and also suffer from osteoarthritis OA of the knee with pain. This study aims to assess how well and safely orforglipron works for this group of participants. The trial is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Participation in the study will last about 74 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive orforglipron or a placebo orally. The study includes two independent groups under a master protocol, each comparing orforglipron to placebo. Treatment is given once daily, and the study design is parallel-arm, meaning participants remain in their assigned group throughout the trial. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including pain evaluation using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index WOMAC pain subscale, physical function tests, body weight measurement, health surveys, walking tests, and blood tests for inflammation markers and cholesterol. Safety and drug levels will also be monitored. These evaluations occur from the beginning of the study through week 72, with participant involvement spanning about 74 weeks total.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of vicadrostat combined with empagliflozin in adults who have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease but no history of heart failure. The study aims to assess whether this combination can help reduce cardiovascular risks compared to a placebo with empagliflozin. This Phase III trial involves adults with these conditions who are already receiving treatment for them. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group takes vicadrostat and empagliflozin tablets daily, while the other group takes placebo tablets that look like vicadrostat but have no active medicine, alongside empagliflozin. Treatment lasts from two and a half years up to four years and three months. All participants continue their usual medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and heart disease during the study. Throughout the study, lasting up to four years and three months, participants visit the study site regularly for health checks and blood samples. Doctors monitor cardiovascular events and any side effects experienced. The main outcome measured is the time until the first cardiovascular death or heart failure event. Other health indicators like blood pressure and kidney function are also tracked to understand the effects of the treatment combination.