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Researchers are evaluating molnupiravir, a study medicine designed to stop the COVID-19 virus from multiplying, to see if it can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 more effectively than a placebo. This Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study focuses on non-hospitalized adults at high risk of severe disease progression due to COVID-19. The study addresses the need for alternative treatments for people who cannot take certain COVID-19 medications due to availability or potential drug interactions. Participants will receive either molnupiravir or a placebo, both given orally as two 400 mg film-coated tablets every 12 hours for 5 days, totaling 10 doses. Some participants may also receive remdesivir as part of standard care if clinically appropriate and available. The study compares the effects of molnupiravir with placebo in preventing severe illness outcomes. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for outcomes such as hospitalization, death, or medically attended visits related to COVID-19 up to 29 days. Safety is assessed by tracking adverse events for up to about 5 months and discontinuation of study treatment due to adverse events for about 5 days. The study involves laboratory tests, symptom assessments, and safety evaluations to understand molnupiravir's impact on disease progression and participant health.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of the drug orforglipron compared with a placebo on cardiovascular outcomes in adults who have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to investigate major adverse cardiovascular events over a long period. Participants will receive either orforglipron or a placebo orally. The study is event-driven and will continue until the occurrence of major cardiovascular events or up to about 5 years. The treatments are administered without revealing to participants which group they are in to ensure unbiased results. During the study, participants will be monitored for the time to the first occurrence of a major cardiovascular event. Researchers will collect data from baseline through the end of the study, which lasts approximately 5 years. Regular assessments will help evaluate the safety and effects of the treatments on cardiovascular health in this population.

Researchers are evaluating the changes in symptoms and functional limitations in adults with symptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including both obstructive and non-obstructive types. This Phase 3 trial aims to compare the effects of sotagliflozin, an oral medication, to a placebo in these participants. The study focuses on how these treatments affect heart-related quality of life as measured by the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ CSS) over 26 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either sotagliflozin tablets or matching placebo tablets once daily. The study includes participants with specific heart function criteria, including left ventricular outflow tract gradients for obstructive or non-obstructive HCM and stable background therapy. The treatment period lasts 26 weeks, during which participants take the assigned tablets daily. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including symptom evaluations and functional status measurements. Researchers will monitor changes from the start of the study to week 26 using the KCCQ CSS to evaluate treatment effects on heart symptoms and quality of life. Safety and adherence to medication will also be observed during this time.

This trial investigates the effectiveness of Pumitamig compared to Pembrolizumab in adults with advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) who have not received prior treatment and whose tumors express PD-L1 at 50% or higher. The study targets individuals with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, focusing on those with measurable disease and good performance status. It is a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind study designed to compare these two treatments as first-line options for this patient group. Participants will receive either Pumitamig or Pembrolizumab at specified doses on scheduled days. The treatments are given as monotherapy, meaning each participant receives only one of these drugs throughout the study. The study does not mention additional treatment phases or extensions, focusing on the direct comparison of these two drugs for initial treatment. Throughout the study, researchers will assess how long participants live without their cancer worsening, using standardized criteria over about three years. Overall survival will also be tracked for up to five years. Participants will be monitored regularly to evaluate their response to treatment and overall health. Safety and effectiveness outcomes will be gathered through medical assessments consistent with clinical trial standards for NSCLC.

Researchers are evaluating whether the medicine vicadrostat, combined with empagliflozin, helps adults with chronic heart failure (HF) who have a weakened heart pumping function, specifically a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 40%. Eligible participants must have been diagnosed with chronic HF at least 3 months before joining. The study is a Phase III trial designed to compare the effects of vicadrostat plus empagliflozin against placebo plus empagliflozin in people with symptomatic chronic HF classified as New York Heart Association classes II to IV. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group takes tablets containing vicadrostat and empagliflozin, while the other group takes placebo tablets that look like vicadrostat along with empagliflozin. Tablets are taken once daily for a period ranging from about 6 months up to about 3.5 years. Participants continue their usual heart failure treatments during the study. The study is double-blind, meaning neither the participants nor the study staff know who is receiving which treatment. During the study, participants regularly visit the study site or may have phone contacts for follow-up. They answer questions about their health and well-being. Doctors monitor and record any worsening of heart failure symptoms, hospital visits due to heart failure, or deaths. They also check participants' overall health and note any side effects. The main outcome measured is the time until a participant experiences cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, or an urgent heart failure visit, over up to 43 months of follow-up.

This study is open to adults aged 18 or above legal age with heart failure. People can join the study if they have heart failure symptoms and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 40% or more. The purpose of this study is to find out whether vicadrostat (BI 690517) in combination with empagliflozin helps people with heart failure. Participants are put into 2 groups by chance. Every participant has an equal chance of being in each group. The groups are: * Vicadrostat/empagliflozin group: participants take vicadrostat/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. * Placebo/empagliflozin group: participants take placebo/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. Participants can stay in the study as long as they benefit from treatment and can tolerate it. During this time, they visit their doctors regularly. The doctors regularly check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects. The study staff may also contact the participants by phone. Participants also regularly answer questions about their well-being. The study does not have a fixed duration. It continues until there is enough data to see if the treatment is working.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of muvalaplin on reducing cardiovascular risk in adults with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels who either have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or are at risk for a heart attack or stroke. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on adults with high Lp(a) levels and prior or potential cardiovascular events. The study aims to assess the time to the first major adverse cardiovascular event over about 5.25 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either muvalaplin or a placebo, both administered orally. The study includes individuals with Lp(a) levels of at least 175 nanomoles per liter who have had a prior cardiovascular event within 10 years or are at risk for a first event due to conditions such as coronary artery disease, carotid stenosis, peripheral artery disease, high coronary artery calcium score, reduced kidney function with diabetes, or other high-risk factors. The treatment period lasts through the study duration, with close monitoring. During the study, participants will be regularly evaluated to track the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes. Safety assessments will monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and heart failure status among other health indicators. The primary outcome measures the time to the first major cardiovascular event from baseline up to the end of the study, which spans approximately 5.25 years.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of vamifeport in adults diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis related to the homeostatic iron regulator gene (HFE-HH). This phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess how vamifeport treatment impacts liver iron levels measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in these participants. Participants will receive either oral vamifeport capsules or matching placebo capsules during the study. The trial is conducted across multiple centers and uses a parallel-group design. The study specifically examines changes in liver iron concentration over a 360-day period. During the study, participants will undergo MRI scans to measure liver iron concentration at the start and end of the 360-day treatment period. Researchers will monitor safety and collect data on iron overload markers such as transferrin saturation and serum ferritin. The total involvement time for participants includes screening and the one-year treatment and assessment period.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of abelacimab compared to a placebo in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are considered unsuitable for oral anticoagulation therapy. This study focuses on people at high risk for ischemic stroke or systemic embolism and aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of abelacimab in preventing these events. The study is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving patients with AF who have specific risk factors and treatment challenges. Participants will receive either abelacimab, provided as a liquid in vials at 150 mg/mL, or a matching placebo liquid. The study design includes parallel groups with blinded treatment assignment. The trial does not describe additional treatment phases or extensions but focuses on the comparison of abelacimab and placebo over the study duration. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 30 months to measure the time until the first occurrence of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism, as well as the time until the first occurrence of serious bleeding as defined by the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) type 3c/5 bleeding. Safety and efficacy will be closely evaluated, with ongoing assessments to track these outcomes throughout the follow-up period.