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Researchers are evaluating zorevunersen, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide drug, in children with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. This Phase 3, global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of zorevunersen by measuring changes in major motor seizure frequency and other important aspects such as behavior, cognition, clinical status, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either zorevunersen or a sham procedure during Treatment Period 1, which lasts about 52 weeks. Zorevunersen is given by intrathecal injection at specific doses and intervals throughout this period. After Treatment Period 1, all eligible patients enter Treatment Period 2, where everyone receives zorevunersen for additional dosing over several months. Patients who complete the study may have the chance to join an open-label extension to continue receiving the drug. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including seizure monitoring, behavioral and cognitive evaluations, and health-related quality of life measurements. The primary outcome is the change in major motor seizure frequency at Week 28, with secondary outcomes assessed at Week 52. Safety and tolerability are also closely monitored. Overall participation lasts through both treatment periods and possible extension, with detailed follow-up to evaluate the drugs potential for disease modification.

Researchers are studying pediatric participants aged 2 to 12 years with Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy caused by a genetic variant in the KCNT1 gene. This Phase IbII, first-in-human, multicenter, open-label study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, and how the investigational drug S230815 behaves in the body and affects the disease. The trial is sponsored by Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier and includes a screening period followed by two treatment parts. Participants will receive multiple ascending doses of S230815 administered intrathecally during Part 1 of the study. Those who complete Part 1 may continue into Part 2, a long-term treatment extension lasting up to 72 weeks, continuing with the same dose cohort as in Part 1. The treatment is given as a solution for injection, and dosing is designed to evaluate safety and drug effects over time. Throughout the study, participants will be closely monitored for adverse events and drug levels in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. Seizure frequency will be tracked using daily logs and periodic 24-hour video EEG assessments. Researchers will also record the use of rescue medications. The total participation may last up to 116 weeks, including the screening, treatment, and follow-up visits, ensuring thorough evaluation of the drugs impact and safety profile.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of elecoglipron, an oral tablet taken once daily, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. This Phase III global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes two independent pivotal studies one in adults without type 2 diabetes T2DM and the other in adults with T2DM, all having at least one weight-related health condition. The goal is to understand how elecoglipron compares to placebo when combined with diet and exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one of two doses of elecoglipron or a matching placebo daily. Study 1 involves about 3000 adults living with obesity or overweight without T2DM, while Study 2 involves about 1500 adults with obesity or overweight and T2DM. Both studies last 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures will be monitored. During the trial, participants will undergo regular health assessments including measurements of body weight, waist circumference, blood sugar control, blood pressure, and other related health indicators. Researchers will track percent change in body weight from baseline at 72 weeks as the primary outcome. Participants will be monitored closely throughout the study to assess safety and effectiveness of the treatment in managing weight and associated health conditions.

Researchers are evaluating the drug LP352 in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to study its effects on seizures in children and adults with Dravet Syndrome DS. This serious condition involves various seizure types with onset between 1 and 20 months of age. The study aims to test the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of LP352 compared to placebo over a total duration of about 24 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either LP352 or a matching placebo. LP352 or placebo will be given orally or through a feeding tube. The study includes three main phases a Screening phase, a Titration period where doses are gradually increased to the highest tolerated level, and a Maintenance period to assess ongoing treatment effects. Afterward, participants will undergo a Taper period to reduce dosing and a Follow-Up phase for observation. During the study, participants will be monitored for seizure frequency changes, safety, and tolerability. Researchers will track countable motor seizures and measure percent change compared to baseline over up to 15 weeks. Participants or caregivers will complete seizure diaries, and stable antiseizure medication use is required. Safety evaluations will continue up to 21 weeks, with study visits scheduled throughout these phases. Total participation lasts approximately two years.

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 HLX22 combined with trastuzumab and chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the gastric or gastroesophageal junction. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind study compares this combination against trastuzumab plus chemotherapy with or without pembrolizumab. The trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of adding HLX22 in this patient population. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 11 ratio to either the experimental group receiving HLX22 15 mgkg plus trastuzumab and chemotherapy XELOX with or without a placebo for pembrolizumab every three weeks, or the control group receiving placebo for HLX22 plus trastuzumab and chemotherapy XELOX with or without pembrolizumab also every three weeks. Treatment continues until clinical benefit is lost, intolerable side effects occur, death, withdrawal, or other protocol-specified reasons. Throughout the study, participants will have their disease progression monitored by an independent radiology review committee using RECIST v1.1 criteria for up to five years, along with overall survival and response rates. Safety will be regularly assessed by tracking adverse events. The study includes multiple assessments to evaluate treatment effects, and participants will be followed for long-term outcomes during the trial period.

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 efficacy and safety of the combination of divarasib and pembrolizumab compared with pembrolizumab combined with pemetrexed and either carboplatin or cisplatin. This study focuses on adults with previously untreated, advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has a KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to assess these treatments as first-line options in this specific lung cancer population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will take divarasib orally once daily and receive pembrolizumab through an intravenous infusion every three weeks. The other group will receive pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, and either carboplatin or cisplatin via intravenous infusions every three weeks. Treatment continues with these schedules, following the study protocol for up to approximately five years of follow-up. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor their health and response to treatment. These include imaging and clinical evaluations to measure progression-free survival and overall survival for up to five years. Researchers will also track quality of life, symptom changes, treatment side effects, and adverse events using questionnaires and patient-reported outcomes. Safety monitoring and detailed evaluations will help understand the effects of the treatments over the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for participants with KRASNRAS and BRAF wild-type recurrent, unresectable, or metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously received chemotherapy. The study compares how long participants remain free of disease progression and the overall survival time when treated with amivantamab plus chemotherapy versus cetuximab or bevacizumab plus chemotherapy. This Phase 3 trial focuses on patients who have already undergone prior chemotherapy for their cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives amivantamab combined with the chemotherapy regimen FOLFIRI, which includes 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium or levoleucovorin, and irinotecan. The other group receives either cetuximab or bevacizumab combined with the same chemotherapy regimen FOLFIRI. Treatments are given in 28-day cycles and continue until the cancer progresses or other criteria require stopping treatment. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments to monitor disease status, including imaging scans reviewed by independent experts. Researchers measure progression-free survival and overall survival over periods up to several years. Additional outcomes include response rates, duration of response, quality of life assessments, and side effects. Safety and laboratory evaluations are conducted throughout the study, which spans up to four years and four months in total duration.

Researchers are evaluating how long adult participants with KRASNRAS and BRAF wild-type unresectable or metastatic left-sided colorectal cancer remain disease-free when treated with different combinations of drugs. The study compares amivantamab combined with chemotherapy regimens mFOLFOX6 or FOLFIRI versus cetuximab combined with the same chemotherapy regimens. This phase 3 trial aims to understand which treatment approach may better delay cancer progression. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group receives amivantamab along with chemotherapy cycles consisting of 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium or levoleucovorin, and oxaliplatin or irinotecan hydrochloride, repeated every 28 days. The other group receives cetuximab combined with the same chemotherapy regimens, also in 28-day cycles. Treatments continue until imaging shows disease progression or other criteria require stopping. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including radiographic imaging to monitor disease status and treatment effects. Researchers will measure progression-free survival for up to over 4 years, along with other outcomes such as overall survival, response rates, duration and time to response, and quality of life using validated questionnaires. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting and laboratory tests, with follow-up continuing for several years to capture long-term results.