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Researchers are investigating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. This Phase III, international, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to see if this combination reduces risks such as significant kidney function decline, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death. The study includes a 4-week run-in period where participants not previously treated with SGLT2 inhibitors receive dapagliflozin alone. After this, participants are randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or placebo plus dapagliflozin in a double-blinded manner. Study visits occur frequently initially (at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization) and then approximately every 4 months. If participants stop the blinded treatment early, they continue dapagliflozin alone unless specific criteria require its discontinuation. Participants will undergo regular assessments including blood pressure monitoring and laboratory tests related to kidney function and cardiovascular health. The primary outcome measures the reduction in risk of major kidney and heart events over up to 37 months. Even if participants stop the study treatment, they will continue follow-up visits and data collection to ensure comprehensive safety and efficacy evaluation throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of two drugs, eltrekibart and mirikizumab, in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). This study is a phase 2 trial lasting about 4 to 5 years, aiming to understand how well these treatments work alone or together for this chronic condition. Participants will receive either eltrekibart alone, mirikizumab alone, a combination of both, or a placebo. The treatments are administered as drugs, and the study includes a screening period of up to 35 days before enrollment. The total participation time for each person is approximately 69 weeks, which includes the screening and treatment periods. During the trial, participants will be closely monitored to assess the percentage who achieve clinical remission by week 12. Researchers will conduct regular evaluations, which may include medical assessments and questionnaires, to track the safety and effects of the treatments. The study emphasizes careful follow-up to ensure participant safety and to gather detailed information about the therapies over the entire study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of nipocalimab compared to placebo in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), a condition causing muscle weakness. This phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind study also includes a subcutaneous substudy to assess how nipocalimab works in the body when given as an injection under the skin compared to intravenous infusion. Participants will receive nipocalimab or a matching placebo through intravenous infusion. In the subcutaneous substudy, nipocalimab will be administered under the skin. The study includes groups receiving different forms of the drug, with dosing schedules detailed in the protocol. The subcutaneous substudy requires participants to maintain stable doses of corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressants for the first 8 weeks. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including the Myasthenia Gravis - Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score measured at baseline and weeks 22 to 24. Blood samples will be collected to measure antibody levels and total IgG from before the first dose up to week 8 in the sub-study. Safety and efficacy will be closely monitored throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of orforglipron, taken once daily, in people who are overweight or have obesity and also suffer from knee osteoarthritis with pain. This phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aims to understand how well orforglipron works over about 74 weeks. The study is part of a larger master protocol supporting two independent studies focused on this condition and population. Participants will receive either orforglipron or a placebo, both administered orally. The study compares these two groups in a parallel-arm design to assess treatment effects. The trial includes a long treatment and observation period lasting about 74 weeks to monitor changes and safety outcomes. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed for changes in their knee pain using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain Subscale, measured at the start and at week 72. Researchers will also monitor the participants' safety and overall health during the trial. The participation duration is approximately 74 weeks, including screening, treatment, and follow-up visits.

This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of TAK-279 in people with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease, a long-term condition that causes inflammation anywhere in the gut. The study seeks to determine if three different doses of TAK-279 can reduce bowel inflammation and ulcers compared to a placebo after 12 weeks of treatment. Participants will be assessed using endoscopy to check the level of bowel inflammation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: three different doses of TAK-279 or a placebo. They will receive the assigned treatment capsules for a total of 52 weeks (1 year). The study is double-blind, meaning neither the participants nor the doctors will know which treatment is given unless needed for urgent medical reasons. The trial will be conducted at multiple centers worldwide and involves 15 clinic visits. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including endoscopy to measure treatment response based on the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease at week 12. Safety will also be monitored over approximately 60 weeks, including a 4-week safety follow-up period after treatment ends. Researchers will compare the medical problems experienced and how well participants tolerate the treatments.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and often painful skin disease that causes lumps, abscesses, and scars in areas like under the breasts, armpits, inner thighs, groin, and buttocks. Researchers are evaluating the investigational drug lutikizumab compared to placebo in adults and adolescents with moderate to severe HS. This study aims to assess the disease activity and safety of lutikizumab in a Phase 3 clinical trial involving about 1280 participants worldwide.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of combining golcadomide with rituximab compared to the investigator's choice of treatment in adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have already received at least one prior systemic therapy. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, open-label study focuses on participants with confirmed follicular lymphoma grades 1, 2, 3a, or classic FL, who have measurable, PET-positive disease and require anti-lymphoma treatment. Participants will be assigned to receive either golcadomide plus rituximab or the investigator's choice of therapy, which may include drugs such as lenalidomide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone/prednisolone, or bendamustine. Each drug will be given at specified doses on specified days as determined by the study protocol. The study monitors treatment effects over time with a planned follow-up of up to approximately 32 months. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including imaging scans to measure disease progression, laboratory tests, and evaluations by an independent review committee to determine progression-free survival. Safety and response to treatment will be closely monitored throughout the study. Participants must meet specific health and laboratory criteria to join and will be followed for outcomes related to disease control and treatment safety.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of different doses of SAR442970 compared to placebo in adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. This phase 2b, randomized, double-blind study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of SAR442970 in treating this condition. Participants must have had Crohn's disease for at least three months and have shown inadequate response or intolerance to previous standard or advanced therapies. Participants will receive either SAR442970 or placebo through subcutaneous injections during the treatment period, which lasts up to 158 weeks. Eligible participants may continue into an open-label long-term extension phase for up to 104 weeks. The study includes three treatment groups to compare different doses of SAR442970 with placebo. Throughout the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to measure their response to treatment, including the percentage achieving endoscopic response by Week 16. Researchers will also monitor safety and collect data over a total duration of up to 168 weeks. Participants will have regular visits for evaluations, including clinical assessments and adherence to treatment protocols.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different doses of SAR442970 compared to placebo in adults with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis. It is a phase 2b, randomized, double-blind study conducted across multiple centers and countries. The study includes participants who have had active Ulcerative Colitis for at least three months and meet specific disease activity criteria measured by the modified Mayo Score. Participants will receive either SAR442970 or placebo through subcutaneous injections. The treatment period can last up to 158 weeks and includes a long-term open-label extension lasting up to 104 weeks for those who qualify. This design allows for assessment of both short-term and longer-term effects of the study drug. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor participants regularly to assess clinical remission using the modified Mayo Score at Week 16 as the primary outcome. Participants will undergo clinical evaluations, endoscopy, and other assessments to track disease activity and safety. The total study duration can extend up to 168 weeks, ensuring thorough long-term observation and safety monitoring.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of muvalaplin on reducing cardiovascular risk in adults with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels who either have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or are at risk for a heart attack or stroke. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on adults with high Lp(a) levels and prior or potential cardiovascular events. The study aims to assess the time to the first major adverse cardiovascular event over about 5.25 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either muvalaplin or a placebo, both administered orally. The study includes individuals with Lp(a) levels of at least 175 nanomoles per liter who have had a prior cardiovascular event within 10 years or are at risk for a first event due to conditions such as coronary artery disease, carotid stenosis, peripheral artery disease, high coronary artery calcium score, reduced kidney function with diabetes, or other high-risk factors. The treatment period lasts through the study duration, with close monitoring. During the study, participants will be regularly evaluated to track the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes. Safety assessments will monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and heart failure status among other health indicators. The primary outcome measures the time to the first major cardiovascular event from baseline up to the end of the study, which spans approximately 5.25 years.