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Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety, and immunogenicity of MB04, a proposed etanercept biosimilar, compared to Enbrel4 (EU-sourced) in adults aged 18 to 75 years with active moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis despite methotrexate therapy. This Phase 3 study includes approximately 458 patients who have been on a stable methotrexate dose for at least 8 weeks before randomization. The goal is to compare these treatments over time to understand their effects in this patient population. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either MB04 or EU-sourced Enbrel4 as a 50 mg subcutaneous injection once weekly during the main treatment period. After completing 24 weeks of treatment, those initially receiving Enbrel4 will be re-randomized to either continue Enbrel4 or switch to MB04 until week 36. Patients who started on MB04 will continue the same treatment through week 36. All participants will continue their stable methotrexate and folic acid regimen throughout the study. Participants will undergo screening within 28 days before randomization and will be monitored through week 40, including a 4-week safety follow-up after treatment ends. Researchers will assess treatment response using the American College of Rheumatology 20% Response Criteria (ACR20) at week 24, along with safety, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity evaluations. Regular assessments and monitoring will help determine how patients respond to the treatments and ensure their safety throughout the study.

Researchers are conducting a two-part, phase 2b/3 study to evaluate CSL300 (Clazakizumab) in adults with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing dialysis who have systemic inflammation and either atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or diabetes. The study aims to determine the best dose of CSL300 and assess its effects on cardiovascular outcomes and safety in this population. This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial targets patients with elevated inflammation markers and significant health risks due to their conditions. In the first part (phase 2b), the study focuses on finding the appropriate dose of CSL300 compared to placebo. CSL300 is given through intravenous (IV) administration. The second part (phase 3) evaluates the impact of CSL300 on cardiovascular events such as heart attack or cardiovascular death over approximately 5 years, continuing to compare CSL300 to placebo for safety and efficacy. The placebo matches CSL300's excipient content but lacks the active drug. Participants will undergo baseline and regular assessments for inflammation markers like high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) up to 12 weeks in phase 2b, and long-term monitoring for cardiovascular outcomes in phase 3. The study involves ongoing safety evaluations and efficacy measurements during the entire follow-up period. This comprehensive approach helps researchers understand how CSL300 affects inflammation and cardiovascular health in patients with ESKD on dialysis.