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Researchers are evaluating whether retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease MASLD who are at high risk based on non-invasive tests. This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial aims to assess these treatments compared to placebo in about 4,500 adults over approximately 224 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on liver disease progression and related health measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive retatrutide, tirzepatide, or placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The trial includes two placebo groups corresponding to each experimental drug. After completing the main study, eligible participants may join a 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their initial assignment. During the study, participants may attend around 25 to 30 clinic visits for health monitoring, study procedures, and assessments of liver function and disease status. Researchers will measure the time to major adverse liver outcomes, changes in liver fibrosis scores, liver stiffness, liver fat content, liver enzyme levels, body weight, and cardiovascular events. Monitoring will continue from baseline through study completion, with detailed evaluations at multiple timepoints including week 104.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of different doses of a new medicine called NNC0519-0130 in people living with chronic kidney disease, some of whom have type 2 diabetes and are overweight or obese. This Phase 2 study also compares NNC0519-0130 to semaglutide, an already prescribed medicine, and a placebo to see how they may improve kidney function. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive once-weekly subcutaneous injections of NNC0519-0130 with a fixed dose escalation until reaching a maintenance dose, semaglutide with a similar dosing schedule, or a placebo matching NNC0519-0130. The treatment period lasts up to 43 weeks with several dosing schemes and groups. During the study, participants will have their kidney function monitored through urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio changes at weeks 12, 24, and 36. Other assessments include estimated glomerular filtration rate, body weight changes, waist circumference, blood pressure, and glycated hemoglobin levels. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse events throughout the trial duration. Participants will be regularly assessed to understand the medicines effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of brenipatide combined with standard of care compared to placebo plus standard of care in delaying the worsening of symptoms in adults with bipolar disorder. This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind study aims to understand if brenipatide can help delay relapse in bipolar disorder patients. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on adults aged 18 to 75 years diagnosed with bipolar disorder I or II. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of brenipatide or a placebo, each administered by subcutaneous injection alongside their standard of care medication. The trial is divided into three periods a screening period lasting about one month, a treatment period lasting at least six months, and a follow-up period lasting approximately two months. The total duration of participation may vary and can be shortened if symptoms worsen or if the participant withdraws. During the study, participants will self-inject the study medication, maintain study diaries, and complete questionnaires assessing their condition. Researchers will monitor time to relapse, changes in functional impairment, mood symptoms using specific rating scales, quality of life, patient global impressions, body weight, and pharmacokinetics. Safety will be closely observed, including the presence of treatment-emergent anti-drug antibodies. Participants are expected to attend regular visits throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of eloralintide compared with placebo for reducing body weight in adults with overweight or obesity who also have type 2 diabetes. This phase 3 study is designed to assess the treatments effects over a course of about 75 weeks, aiming to provide insights into managing weight in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of several doses of eloralintide or a placebo, all administered by weekly subcutaneous injections. The study involves a double-blind design, meaning neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. The treatment period lasts 64 weeks, during which body weight and other health measures are closely monitored. Participants will undergo regular assessments including measurements of body weight, fat mass, waist circumference, blood sugar control HbA1c, blood pressure, and other health indicators. Questionnaires about quality of life and eating behavior are also used. Safety and medication use changes are tracked throughout. Participation includes screening, treatment, and follow-up visits over the total duration of about 75 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of obexelimab in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus SLE, a chronic autoimmune disease. This phase 2, randomized, double-blind study includes participants diagnosed with SLE for at least 24 weeks who meet specific disease activity criteria based on established lupus assessment scores. The study is sponsored by Zenas BioPharma USA, LLC and aims to better understand how obexelimab affects lupus symptoms and immune activity. The study involves a 24-week treatment period where participants receive either obexelimab or a placebo through weekly subcutaneous injections. Prior to treatment, a screening period up to 28 days confirms eligibility. After the treatment period, there is a 12-week follow-up phase. All participants continue their standard lupus care with nonbiologic therapies such as corticosteroids, antimalarials, or immunosuppressants. Scheduled visits occur at weeks 2, 4, and every 4 weeks thereafter during the treatment phase. During the study, participants will undergo assessments for lupus disease activity, safety, drug levels, immune responses, and potential side effects. These evaluations include clinical exams and laboratory tests at regular visits. The total duration of participation can last up to approximately 40 weeks, covering screening, treatment, and follow-up. Researchers will review primary and secondary outcome measures to assess the impact of obexelimab on lupus activity and patient health throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating vepugratinib, a new medicine, to see if it is safe and helpful for people with advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, a type of bladder cancer with FGFR3 genetic changes. This Phase 3 study compares vepugratinib combined with enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab against a placebo combined with these same drugs. The trial is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and aims to assess treatment safety and effectiveness over a long period. Participants receive either vepugratinib or a placebo orally, together with enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab given by intravenous infusion. The study uses a double-blind, randomized design with parallel groups to compare these treatments. There is a safety lead-in phase followed by the main treatment phase, and study participation may last up to approximately 6 years. During the trial, participants will have regular assessments including monitoring for treatment-related side effects, tumor response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and quality of life using questionnaires. Researchers will collect blood samples to measure drug levels and evaluate health status at baseline and throughout the study. Safety and effectiveness outcomes will be tracked up to 90 months, with continuous monitoring to ensure participant well-being over the long-term study period.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in adults aged 40 and older who have type 2 diabetes, established cardiovascular disease, a history of hypertension with a systolic blood pressure of at least 130 mmHg, and at least one additional risk factor for heart failure. The study is a phase III, randomized, placebo-controlled trial focusing on preventing heart failure events and cardiovascular death. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat with dapagliflozin or placebo with dapagliflozin. Those starting the baxdrostatdapagliflozin treatment may begin with a lower baxdrostat dose that can be increased if certain criteria are met. A run-in period with dapagliflozin alone for 4 to 6 weeks may occur for those not previously treated or treated less than 4 weeks with SGLT2 inhibitors. Treatment visits will occur at about 2, 4, 8, 16, and 34 weeks after randomization, then every 4 months until study closure. Participants will undergo screening for eligibility within a 14-day period, with an optional pre-screening phase that does not require site visits or consent. During the study, regular assessments including monitoring for heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes will be conducted. If participants stop the blinded treatment early, they may continue with open-label dapagliflozin unless specific discontinuation criteria apply. The study will continue until a predetermined number of cardiovascular events occur, with ongoing data collection and visits according to protocol.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding zilebesiran to standard antihypertensive treatment can reduce major cardiovascular events in adults with hypertension that is not well controlled and who either have established cardiovascular disease or are at high risk for it. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind study aims to determine if zilebesiran lowers the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure events compared to placebo. The study will continue until a targeted number of these events have occurred, which may take up to about 5 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 300 mg of zilebesiran or a placebo, both given as subcutaneous injections every 6 months, alongside their usual blood pressure medications. The study uses a parallel design and includes careful monitoring of blood pressure and cardiovascular events over time. Both groups will continue their standard antihypertensive therapies, including at least two medications where one must be a diuretic. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, heart failure hospitalizations, and cardiovascular death. Blood pressure measurements will be taken at baseline and at 6 months, among other times. The primary outcome is the time until the first occurrence of a major cardiovascular event, with secondary outcomes including changes in blood pressure and other cardiovascular events. Participants will be followed for up to approximately 5 years to monitor these outcomes and overall survival.