Targu Mures

Researchers are evaluating the effect of vipoglanstat on reducing non-menstrual pelvic pain related to endometriosis in women. This phase 2 trial focuses on women who have moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis, aiming to see how well vipoglanstat works compared to a placebo. The study is designed to measure changes in pain over a period of about four months. Participants in this trial will receive either vipoglanstat capsules or matching placebo capsules taken orally for approximately four menstrual cycles during the treatment period. The study is randomized and double-blind, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo until the study ends. Two different doses of vipoglanstat are being tested to assess safety and effectiveness. During the study, women will be monitored for changes in their endometriosis-related non-menstrual pelvic pain, with the primary measure being the percentage of participants who meet a specific pain response criterion from the start of the study to the fourth month of treatment. The trial includes careful tracking of symptoms and safety over the treatment duration to evaluate how well vipoglanstat manages pain in this population.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Newborn infants, especially those born prematurely, often experience breathing difficulties after birth. This research evaluates two methods of inserting a thin catheter into the baby's windpipe to deliver surfactant, a medicine that helps with lung function. The study compares the use of a traditional direct laryngoscope, where doctors look directly into the mouth, to a newer video laryngoscope that shows a camera image of the windpipe entrance on a screen. Previous studies suggest video laryngoscopy may improve the success rate of tube placement on the first try. The study involves hospitals gradually switching from direct laryngoscopy to video laryngoscopy for inserting thin catheters. The catheter is inserted for surfactant delivery and then removed immediately. Doctors experienced in inserting tubes perform the procedure. The type of laryngoscope used is recorded but not assigned by the study. Researchers will compare the number of attempts and success rates between the two methods. Participants are newborn babies who need a thin catheter inserted to receive surfactant. Researchers collect information about the insertion attempts, including whether the catheter was successfully placed on the first try without causing heart rate or oxygen level drops. The study also monitors safety and records outcomes up to 30 minutes after insertion. Data is gathered from multiple hospitals taking part in the larger NEU-VODE study, with no extra procedures required from the infants beyond usual care.

Researchers are evaluating ziltivekimab as a treatment for people living with heart failure and inflammation. This Phase 3 study compares ziltivekimab to a placebo in participants with heart failure who have mild to preserved ejection fraction and systemic inflammation. The study aims to assess the effect of ziltivekimab on cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalization, or urgent heart failure visits over a period of up to 4 years. Participants will receive monthly injections of either ziltivekimab or a placebo using a pre-filled syringe or a pen-injector. The study medication is administered subcutaneously once a month for up to 4 years. The trial includes up to 20 clinic visits during which participants will be monitored and assessed. During the study, participants will use a study app on their phone to record all injections and complete questionnaires. Researchers will monitor participants for key outcomes like cardiovascular events and heart failure episodes from the time of randomization until the end of the study. Safety and health status will be regularly evaluated throughout the study period, which may last up to 48 months.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of a triple therapy inhaler called BGF MDI containing budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate compared with a dual therapy inhaler called GFF MDI containing glycopyrronium and formoterol fumarate in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who have a higher risk of heart and lung problems. This Phase III randomized, double-blind, parallel group study takes place at multiple centers and focuses on cardiopulmonary outcomes in these patients. Participants receive either the BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 micrograms twice daily or the GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 micrograms twice daily. The treatments are inhaled using metered dose inhalers. The study compares these two therapies over time to see how they affect the time until the first severe heart or lung event occurs. The study design ensures that neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given to reduce bias. During the study, participants will have regular visits to the study site or virtual visits to complete assessments. Researchers will monitor lung function, symptoms, and blood tests, including blood eosinophil counts and COPD assessment test scores. The main outcome measured is the time to the first severe cardiac or COPD event, with follow-up lasting up to three years. Safety and adherence to treatment will also be closely observed throughout the study period.

Researchers are investigating the safety and effectiveness of eloralintide compared to a placebo in adults with persistent obesity or overweight. This includes people with or without type 2 diabetes who are already on stable weekly incretin therapy. The study is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind trial focusing on this specific group to better understand treatment outcomes. Participants will receive either eloralintide or a placebo, both given by subcutaneous injection once a week. The study compares these two treatments over the course of the trial. Participants must continue their stable incretin therapy throughout the study period. The study lasts about 80 weeks in total. Researchers will monitor changes in body weight from the start of treatment to week 64 as the main outcome. Participants will have regular assessments to track their health, safety, and treatment effects during this time.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of mavorixafor in people aged 12 and older who have congenital or acquired primary autoimmune and idiopathic chronic neutropenic disorders. These participants experience repeated and/or serious infections due to low neutrophil levels. The study aims to show clinical benefit by increasing circulating neutrophils and reducing infection rates. Participants will continue their existing treatments, which may include granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), immunoglobulin replacement, prophylactic antibiotics, or observation without active treatment. They will be randomly assigned to receive either mavorixafor or a placebo, with both drugs given according to a set schedule. The study is double-blind and placebo-controlled, conducted across multiple centers. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for up to 52 weeks, focusing on the annual infection rate and the number of participants achieving a positive response in absolute neutrophil count. Participants will undergo regular assessments, including blood tests to measure neutrophil levels and evaluations for infections. The study includes safety monitoring and requires participants to maintain stable doses of their background therapies unless safety concerns arise.

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 effects of TX000045 in patients with pulmonary hypertension caused by heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF). This Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study aims to assess two dosing regimens of TX000045 over a 24-week treatment period to understand its impact on pulmonary vascular resistance and safety profile. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a placebo group receiving subcutaneous injections every two weeks, a group receiving Dose A of TX000045 subcutaneously every two weeks, and a group receiving Dose B of TX000045 subcutaneously every four weeks alternating with placebo every two weeks. The treatment period lasts for 24 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including pulmonary vascular resistance measurements, physical examinations, laboratory tests, and monitoring for adverse events from baseline up to 30 weeks after the first dose. Safety evaluations focus on treatment-related side effects and changes in lab values. The study plans to enroll about 180 participants between 18 and 83 years old with specific heart and lung function criteria.

This research evaluates the effects of empasiprubart compared to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) in adults diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), a condition affecting the nerves. The study is a Phase 3 trial aiming to assess the safety and effectiveness of these treatments. Participants must meet specific CIDP diagnostic guidelines and have shown response to IVIg in the past five years. The study is divided into two parts. In Part A, lasting 24 weeks (6 months), participants receive either empasiprubart with a placebo mimicking IVIg, or IVIg with a placebo mimicking empasiprubart. Following this, Part B lasts 96 weeks (24 months), during which all participants receive empasiprubart. Both treatments are given by intravenous infusion. Placebos are used to maintain blinding in the study. Participants will be monitored for changes in their disease symptoms, particularly focusing on improvements measured by a reduction of at least 1 point in the adjusted inflammatory neuropathy cause and treatment (aINCAT) score by week 24. Throughout the study, safety and disease activity will be regularly assessed. The total study duration for participants is up to 120 weeks, including both treatment parts.