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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 effectiveness and safety of brenipatide combined with standard care compared to a placebo plus standard care for treating schizophrenia in adults aged 18 to 55. This phase 2 clinical trial aims to better understand how brenipatide works alongside existing treatments in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either brenipatide or placebo, both administered by subcutaneous injection, alongside their usual standard of care medications. The study includes a screening period lasting about one month, followed by a treatment period that can last up to 12 months, and then a follow-up period of approximately two months. During the trial, participants will attend scheduled visits to monitor their health, complete questionnaires, and maintain diaries about their medication use. Researchers will measure changes in body weight, neurocognitive function, schizophrenia symptom severity, and other clinical assessments. Safety is closely monitored throughout, and the total participation time may last up to about 15 months.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of KarXT in adult Japanese participants who are acutely psychotic with schizophrenia. This Phase 3 study focuses on adults aged 18 to 65 years who meet specific criteria based on psychiatric evaluations and symptom severity scores. The trial aims to understand how KarXT affects schizophrenia symptoms compared to a placebo over a 5-week period, followed by a longer open-label extension. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either KarXT or a placebo during a 5-week double-blind treatment phase. Following this, they may enter a 52-week open-label extension where all participants receive KarXT. The study includes regular dosing on specified days, with careful monitoring throughout both phases. During their participation, individuals undergo assessments of symptom changes using scales like the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale PANSS and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity CGI-S. Safety is closely monitored through reports of adverse events, physical exams, laboratory tests, heart rate and blood pressure measurements, and other evaluations. The total study duration can last over a year, allowing for detailed observation of treatment effects and safety over time.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of the drug SEP-363856 in adults experiencing acute psychotic episodes related to schizophrenia. This Phase 3 clinical trial uses a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design to compare SEP-363856 against placebo in a parallel-group multicenter setting. The study focuses on participants aged 18 to 65 who are experiencing a recent worsening of schizophrenia symptoms. Participants are assigned to one of three groups receiving either a placebo, 75 mgday of SEP-363856, or 100 mgday of SEP-363856 tablets. The study treatment is given daily, and the trial lasts for six weeks. During this time, efficacy and safety data are collected to assess the impact of SEP-363856 on schizophrenia symptoms. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale PANSS and the Clinical Global Impression-Severity CGI-S scale to measure symptom changes from baseline to week 6. Safety is monitored as part of the trial. Participants are followed until the end of the six-week treatment period, with all study visits and procedures conducted during this timeframe.