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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 a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the drugs eltrekibart and mirikizumab in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis UC, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. This Phase 2 study aims to find out how these treatments work alone or in combination to improve UC symptoms and health. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and will last about 4 to 5 years, including screening. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several treatments eltrekibart with a placebo, mirikizumab with a placebo, both drugs together, or placebo alone. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is given to ensure unbiased results. The treatment period includes dosing with the study drugs or placebo, and participants will be monitored for safety and response. Participants will be involved in the trial for around 69 weeks, including a screening period of up to 35 days before starting treatment. Throughout the study, they will undergo assessments to measure clinical remission, response, endoscopic improvement, and quality of life using questionnaires. Blood samples will be taken to study drug levels, and researchers will monitor safety and disease activity regularly. The main outcome is the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission at Week 12, with additional measures assessed up to Week 52.

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 safety and effectiveness of TAK-279 in treating adults with moderately to severely active Crohns disease, a long-lasting condition causing inflammation in any part of the gut. This Phase 2b study aims to see if three different doses of TAK-279 can reduce bowel inflammation and ulcers compared to a placebo after 12 weeks of treatment. The study also compares medical problems experienced by participants taking TAK-279 or placebo and how well they tolerate these issues. An endoscopy will be used to assess bowel inflammation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups three groups receiving different doses of TAK-279 capsules and one group receiving placebo capsules. The treatment period lasts 52 weeks one year, followed by a 4-week safety follow-up. TAK-279 and placebo capsules are taken orally, and the study is conducted at multiple global centers. Treatment groups remain undisclosed to participants and doctors unless urgent medical needs arise. During the study, participants will visit the clinic 15 times for assessments, including endoscopies to check for bowel inflammation. Researchers will measure responses such as endoscopic improvement based on the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohns Disease at week 12 and other clinical remission and response indicators. Quality of life and fatigue levels will also be evaluated. The total study duration is about 60 weeks, including treatment and follow-up.

Researchers are investigating the efficacy and safety of golcadomide combined with rituximab compared to investigators choice treatments in adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have received at least one prior systemic therapy. This multicenter, randomized, open-label Phase 3 study focuses on participants with confirmed follicular lymphoma that has returned or not responded to previous treatments, aiming to better understand treatment options in this setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either golcadomide plus rituximab or one of the investigators chosen regimens, which may include rituximab combined with lenalidomide, R-CHOP chemotherapy rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisoneprednisolone, or rituximab with bendamustine. Each treatment involves specified doses on specified days, and the study compares these approaches over a treatment period. During the study, participants will be closely monitored through evaluations such as imaging scans, pathology reviews, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers will assess progression-free survival up to approximately 32 months, along with other measures like overall response rate, overall survival, duration of response, and minimal residual disease status. Safety and treatment effects will be tracked, and participants may be followed for up to nearly seven years to gather comprehensive outcome data.

Researchers are evaluating SAR442970, a drug given by injection under the skin, for adults with moderate to severe Crohns disease. This phase 2b, randomized, double-blind study compares two different doses of SAR442970 with placebo to understand its effects on the condition. The study aims to measure how many participants achieve an endoscopic response by Week 16, among other clinical improvements. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments SAR442970 dose regimen A, SAR442970 dose regimen B, or placebo. Treatments are given subcutaneously, and the study includes a treatment period lasting up to 158 weeks. There is also an open-label long-term extension phase lasting up to 104 weeks for those who qualify, allowing continued evaluation of SAR442970s effects over time. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including endoscopic exams, clinical remission evaluations using the Crohns Disease Activity Index CDAI, patient-reported outcomes, and quality-of-life questionnaires. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and measuring drug levels in the blood. The total participation time can be up to 168 weeks, with ongoing evaluations to assess both short- and long-term outcomes.

Researchers are investigating the effectiveness and safety of SAR442970 in adults with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis in a phase 2b randomized, double-blind study. The trial compares two different doses of SAR442970 against a placebo to see how well they work in treating this condition. The total study duration can last up to 168 weeks, including a long-term extension period for eligible participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments SAR442970 dose regimen A, SAR442970 dose regimen B, or a matching placebo, all given by subcutaneous injection. The study includes a treatment period lasting up to 158 weeks, followed by an open-label long-term extension phase of up to 104 weeks for those who qualify. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments to measure clinical remission using the modified Mayo Score at Week 16, as well as other outcomes such as endoscopic improvement, histological remission, and patient-reported outcomes. Safety will be monitored by tracking adverse events. Blood samples for drug concentration and antibodies will also be collected. The overall participation may last up to approximately 164 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of muvalaplin in lowering cardiovascular risks among adults with elevated lipoproteina who either have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or are at risk of a first heart attack or stroke. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind study aims to investigate whether muvalaplin can reduce major adverse cardiovascular events compared to placebo in this high-risk population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either muvalaplin or a placebo, both given orally. The study is designed with parallel groups and will last about 5.25 years, during which the occurrence of cardiovascular events and changes in lipoproteina levels will be closely monitored. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including measurement of lipoproteina levels, monitoring of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes, and evaluation of healthcare resource use. The primary outcome is the time to first major adverse cardiac event, tracked from baseline until the study ends. Safety and pharmacokinetics of muvalaplin will also be evaluated during the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan T-DXd combined with either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab compared to standard chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel plus pembrolizumab in treating women with HER2-expressing, mismatch repair proficient pMMR, advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. This Phase III study focuses on progression-free survival PFS as the main measure of treatment success. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups Arm A receives T-DXd and rilvegostomig intravenously every three weeks Arm B receives T-DXd and pembrolizumab intravenously every three weeks Arm C receives carboplatin and paclitaxel intravenously every three weeks for six cycles plus pembrolizumab every three weeks, followed by pembrolizumab maintenance every six weeks for up to 20 total cycles or about 24 months. Docetaxel may replace paclitaxel if needed. Treatment continues until disease progression or other reasons to stop treatment. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including imaging and laboratory tests to monitor disease status and treatment effects. Researchers will evaluate progression-free survival until disease progression or death, overall survival, response rates, safety, pharmacokinetics, and patient-reported tolerability over periods ranging up to approximately 70 months. Safety monitoring continues for 90 days after the last dose. The study aims to better understand treatment options for this type of endometrial cancer.