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Researchers are conducting a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rilzabrutinib in adults with active Immunoglobulin G4-related disease IgG4-RD. The study aims to measure the time to the first adjudicated disease flare and assess other important outcomes such as flare-free rates, disease activity control, glucocorticoid use, and safety parameters including adverse events, laboratory tests, and electrocardiograms ECG. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups one receiving rilzabrutinib tablets and the other receiving placebo tablets, both administered orally. The treatment period lasts 52 weeks in a double-blind manner, preceded by a 4 to 6 week screening period. After treatment, there is a 2-week follow-up, with an optional open-label extension lasting up to 108 weeks. The study includes a total of 16 visits during the main period and up to 9 additional visits during the optional extension. During their participation, adults diagnosed with IgG4-RD will undergo repeated imaging procedures such as CT, MRI, PET, or ultrasound to assess disease status. Researchers will monitor disease flares, remission status, glucocorticoid dosage, clinical activity scores, laboratory values, vital signs, and ECG results. Safety monitoring continues up to week 160 to capture treatment-emergent adverse events. Overall, participation lasts up to 60 weeks, with possible extension for those continuing in the optional phase.

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.

Non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC is a disease where cancer cells grow uncontrollably in lung tissues. This trial aims to compare the investigational drug telisotuzumab vedotin with docetaxel to see which works better and to assess the safety of telisotuzumab vedotin in adults with previously treated NSCLC that overexpresses the c-Met protein. The study is a Phase 3 global trial involving about 768 participants at around 330 sites. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either telisotuzumab vedotin by intravenous infusion every 2 weeks or docetaxel by intravenous infusion every 3 weeks. Treatment continues until specific criteria for stopping the study drug are met. After the study concludes, those who benefit may have access to continued treatment through extensions or rollover studies. During the trial, participants will attend regular visits at hospitals or clinics for medical assessments, blood tests, and side effect monitoring. Questionnaires will be completed to assess physical functioning and quality of life. Researchers will measure outcomes like progression-free survival and overall survival over up to about 39 months, with some secondary outcomes assessed up to approximately 58 months.

Researchers are conducting a phase 2, multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SAR441566 in adults with moderate to severe Crohns Disease CD. The main goal is to compare different doses of SAR441566 against placebo in these participants. The study is sponsored by Sanofi and aims to understand how well SAR441566 works in treating CD. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three different doses of SAR441566 or a matching placebo. The treatment is given orally as tablets. The study lasts up to 59 weeks, including a 4-week screening period, followed by a 52-week main treatment phase. This main phase has a 12-week double-blind induction period and a 40-week maintenance period. Eligible participants may also enter an open-label extension lasting up to 40 weeks, but the combined duration of the maintenance and open-label periods cannot exceed 40 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will visit regularly for assessments including endoscopy, stool frequency and abdominal pain scoring, and blood tests to measure drug levels and safety. Researchers will measure outcomes such as endoscopic response at week 12 and clinical remission using various indices. Safety will be monitored by tracking adverse events up to week 52. After treatment, a 2-week follow-up occurs for those not continuing in the long-term safety study, with total participant involvement lasting up to 59 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of tezepelumab in adults with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD who are receiving inhaled maintenance therapy. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on adults aged 40 to 80 years who have experienced multiple COPD exacerbations in the year prior to enrollment. The trial aims to assess tezepelumabs impact compared to placebo on COPD exacerbations and lung function. Participants will receive monthly subcutaneous injections of one of two doses of tezepelumab or a matching placebo. Treatment duration ranges from a minimum of 52 weeks to a maximum of 76 weeks. Following the treatment period, participants will undergo a 12-week off-treatment safety follow-up to monitor any lasting effects. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly assessed for COPD exacerbations, lung function changes measured by forced expiratory volume FEV1, and quality of life using questionnaires such as the St. Georges Respiratory Questionnaire and COPD Assessment Test. Blood samples will be collected to measure drug levels and immune responses. Safety and efficacy will be closely monitored, with total participation lasting up to approximately 88 weeks including follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of duvakitug, a drug given by subcutaneous injection, in people with moderately to severely active Ulcerative Colitis UC. This Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study includes participants aged 16 to 80 years and aims to assess clinical remission and other health improvements over a series of treatment periods. The study lasts up to 35 weeks and includes a screening period followed by three possible sub-studies a 12-week open-label induction, a 12-week pivotal induction, and a 12-week extended induction for those who do not respond initially. Participants receive injections of either duvakitug at one of two doses or placebo according to the study protocol, with up to 15 visits scheduled for those in extended induction. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including clinical remission rates at week 12, endoscopic and histological improvements, symptom tracking, quality of life questionnaires, and safety monitoring for adverse events. Follow-up visits occur up to 45 days after the last dose for those not continuing in the maintenance study. Researchers will also measure drug levels and immune responses over the study period to better understand treatment effects.

Researchers are conducting a combined Phase 2b and Phase 3 clinical trial to study CSL300 Clazakizumab in adults with end stage kidney disease ESKD who are undergoing maintenance dialysis. The study aims to find the right dose of CSL300 and then evaluate its effect on cardiovascular outcomes and safety in people with systemic inflammation and either atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or diabetes. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving multiple centers. Participants will receive intravenous IV administration of either CSL300 or a placebo. The Phase 2b part focuses on determining the appropriate dose of CSL300 compared to placebo over about 12 weeks, while the Phase 3 part examines CSL300s effect on cardiovascular events over approximately five years. The study includes different dosing groups in Phase 2b and a larger comparison of CSL300 versus placebo in Phase 3. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly with blood tests that measure inflammation markers such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein hs-CRP, cardiovascular events, and safety outcomes. Researchers will track changes in various blood components and adverse events up to 32 weeks in Phase 2b and follow cardiovascular outcomes for up to five years in Phase 3. The total participation lasts through these periods with scheduled assessments to evaluate treatment effects and safety.

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.