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Researchers are evaluating molnupiravir, an oral medicine designed to stop the COVID-19 virus from multiplying, to see if it can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 in people at high risk of disease progression. The study focuses on adults with confirmed COVID-19 infection who are at increased risk due to age, medical conditions, or other factors. This is a Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either molnupiravir or a matching placebo. Those in the molnupiravir group will take 800 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 days, totaling 10 doses. The same dosing schedule applies to the placebo group. Some participants may also receive remdesivir as part of standard care if clinically appropriate. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 29 days to assess outcomes such as hospitalization, death, or medically attended visits related to COVID-19. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse events and discontinuation due to side effects. Researchers will also measure symptom relief, viral RNA levels, and other health indicators. The study is expected to continue until January 2031.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma LA-HNSCC who have not progressed after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This phase III, randomized, open-label global study aims to assess whether volrustomig can improve outcomes in this patient population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups those who receive volrustomig as sequential therapy, and those who undergo observation without additional treatment. The study compares these two approaches following prior curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The trial includes long-term follow-up to monitor patient outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for progression-free survival, overall survival, physical functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will also monitor for the presence of anti-drug antibodies and adverse events related to volrustomig. Follow-up evaluations may continue for up to approximately eight years to fully understand the treatment impact and safety profile.

Researchers are evaluating a potential new medicine called CDR132L to understand its effects on the structure and function of the heart in people living with heart failure. The study focuses on participants with heart failure who have reduced or mildly reduced ejection fraction and left ventricular hypertrophy. This research is a Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aiming to assess safety and efficacy in this population. Participants will receive an intravenous infusion of either CDR132L or a placebo once every four weeks for 48 weeks. Alongside this, all participants will continue their individually tailored guideline-directed standard of care therapy for heart failure. The studys main phase covers these 48 weeks of treatment, followed by monitoring adverse events up to week 60. During the approximately 60-week study, participants undergo evaluations including echocardiography and blood tests measuring biomarkers like microRNA-132-3p and NT-proBNP. Researchers will track changes in heart structure and function, adverse events, and safety throughout the study. The primary outcome focuses on changes in normalized microRNA-132-3p levels from baseline to week 24, while secondary outcomes include measures of heart volume and biomarkers, plus adverse event counts.

This research aims to evaluate how CDR132L, a potential new medicine, affects the structure and function of the heart in people living with heart failure who have preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular hypertrophy. The study compares different doses of CDR132L to a placebo, with treatment assignment determined randomly. It is a phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS, lasting about 60 weeks. Participants will receive intravenous infusions of one of three doses of CDR132L or placebo once every 4 weeks for 48 weeks. Alongside the study drug or placebo, participants will continue their individually adapted guideline-directed standard of care therapy for heart failure. This treatment period is followed by an extension phase to monitor safety and efficacy. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including measuring the change in normalized microRNA-132-3p levels from baseline to week 24, as well as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate heart structure changes and blood tests like NT-proBNP levels. Safety is monitored by recording adverse events up to week 60. The total participation duration is approximately 60 weeks, involving regular infusions and follow-up visits.

Researchers are evaluating a port delivery system PDS with ranibizumab for adults aged 50 and older who have neovascular age-related macular degeneration nAMD. This Phase IIIb study aims to assess the effectiveness, safety, and patient-reported outcomes of refilling the PDS implant every 36 weeks. The study focuses on maintaining vision and reducing the treatment burden for people with nAMD who have already received prior anti-VEGF injections. Participants will have a PDS implant surgically inserted in their study eye on Day 1, pre-filled with ranibizumab at a concentration of 100 mgmL. Those who show disease activity or receive supplemental ranibizumab injections before Week 24 will have refill exchanges every 24 weeks, while others will receive refill exchanges every 36 weeks. Supplemental intravitreal ranibizumab injections may be given as needed during the study. Throughout the trial, participants will undergo assessments including vision tests using the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart, eye imaging, and monitoring of eye thickness. Researchers will track changes in vision, need for supplemental treatments, implant safety, and patient preferences. The study lasts until Week 72, with safety and adverse event monitoring continuing for approximately 19 months after implantation.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of brenipatide alongside standard care compared to a placebo plus standard care in adult participants with major depressive disorder. This study aims to see if brenipatide can delay the return of major depressive symptoms. It is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind trial sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Participants receive brenipatide or placebo through subcutaneous injections combined with their regular treatment. The study includes three periods a screening period lasting about 1 month, a treatment period of at least 12 months, and a follow-up period of about 2 months. The study duration may be shortened if depressive symptoms worsen or if participants withdraw. During the trial, participants will attend regular visits where various assessments will be conducted, including depression rating scales, functional impairment scores, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers will monitor body weight changes, anxiety levels, and blood samples to measure drug levels and immune responses. The primary outcome is the time until relapse of major depressive disorder symptoms. Safety and adherence to self-injection and study procedures will be closely followed throughout participation.

Researchers are evaluating Dostarlimab compared to a placebo in adults with locally advanced unresected Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma HNSCC. This phase 3 trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of Dostarlimab as a sequential therapy following chemoradiation treatment in participants with this type of cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either Dostarlimab or a placebo, both given as intravenous infusions. The study is double-blind, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is being given. The treatments follow completion of chemoradiation with cisplatin and radiotherapy intended to cure the cancer. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to approximately 5 years. Researchers will evaluate event-free survival and overall survival, with safety assessments including treatment-emergent adverse events and laboratory tests. Blood samples will be taken to measure drug levels and immune responses. This long-term follow-up will help understand the effects and safety of Dostarlimab after chemoradiation therapy.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a medicine called BI 1815368 in adults aged 18 and older who have a specific eye condition known as centre-involved diabetic macular edema CI-DME. This condition affects vision, and the study aims to find out if BI 1815368 can improve sight and to determine the best dose. The trial is a phase 2, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study designed to assess efficacy, safety, and tolerability. The study has two parts. In the first part, participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving BI 1815368 tablets and the other receiving placebo tablets that look identical but contain no medicine. In the second part, participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups three groups receive different daily doses of BI 1815368, and one group receives placebo. All participants take the tablets twice daily for about 11 months. Participants stay in the study for about one year, during which they visit the study site 16 times. At these visits, doctors check vision, document any health problems, and take detailed eye pictures. Researchers compare changes over time between the groups to evaluate if the treatment affects vision. The main outcome measured is whether participants gain at least 10 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study ETDRS letters in vision at Week 48 compared to baseline.

Researchers are evaluating the combined use of vicadrostat and empagliflozin in adults with chronic heart failure who have a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction LVEF below 40%. Participants must have had chronic heart failure diagnosed at least three months before starting the study. The trial aims to find out if this combination helps people with symptomatic heart failure classified as New York Heart Association classes II to IV. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups, with an equal chance of receiving either vicadrostat plus empagliflozin tablets or placebo plus empagliflozin tablets. The study medicines are taken once daily for approximately six months up to about 3.5 years. During this time, participants may continue their usual heart failure treatments, excluding certain medications. The trial includes a double-blind design, meaning neither participants nor study staff know who receives the active drug or placebo. Throughout the study, participants visit the study site regularly, with the number of visits depending on how long they stay enrolled. Some visits may occur by phone. They answer questions about their well-being, and doctors monitor health status, record any heart failure worsening, hospitalizations, or deaths. The main outcome is the time until cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalization, or urgent heart failure visit, which is compared between groups. Safety and side effects are also closely followed during the trial.

This study evaluates the long-term safety and tolerability of pelacarsen TQJ230 in people with established cardiovascular disease and elevated Lipoproteina who completed a previous related study. It is an open-label extension trial, meaning all participants receive the study drug without placebo comparison. The trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals and focuses on continued treatment after the completion of the parent study. Participants receive monthly injections of pelacarsen 80 mg subcutaneously for up to 36 months during this extension phase. This phase is designed to provide access to the study drug after the initial trial and to monitor participants closely. The study does not involve randomization or blinding, and all enrolled participants receive the active drug. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events and cardiovascular events, as well as measuring Lipoproteina levels at baseline and several time points over 36 months. Safety and tolerability will be closely tracked throughout the treatment period. The total duration of participation corresponds to the length of the extension phase, up to three years.