Orenburg

Bipolar disorder is a serious and long-lasting mood disorder affecting both adults and children, with up to 1.8% of the pediatric population in the United States affected. Treatment options for depressive episodes in children with bipolar disorder are limited due to fewer studies compared to adults. This research aims to evaluate how cariprazine affects disease symptoms and safety in children and teenagers aged 10 to 17 years who have bipolar I disorder with depressive episodes. Participants in the study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving cariprazine and the other receiving a placebo, with about half of the participants in each group. Cariprazine will be given as oral capsules in doses adjusted based on age and weight. At the third week, doses may be increased for those not responding well, while others will continue their current dose. The treatment lasts 6 weeks, followed by a 4-week safety follow-up period. During the study, participants will attend weekly visits to hospitals or clinics for medical assessments, blood tests, and questionnaires to monitor side effects and treatment effects. Researchers will measure changes in depression scores and monitor for any adverse events or abnormal clinical signs, including vital signs, ECG, and movement disorders. The total study duration includes the treatment and safety follow-up periods, ensuring careful observation of participants' health and response to treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a combined treatment of zibotentan and dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who have high levels of protein in their urine. This Phase II, multicenter, randomized, double-blind study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of this combination on top of standard care, including participants with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The study will provide important clinical data for potential approval of this combination treatment in the Eurasian Economic Union. Participants may undergo a 28-day run-in period with dapagliflozin if they are not already using SGLT2 inhibitors at screening. Following this, they will enter a 12-week double-blind treatment period where they receive either the fixed-dose combination of zibotentan/dapagliflozin or dapagliflozin monotherapy once daily. After completing the treatment phase, all participants will receive open-label dapagliflozin alone during a 4-week safety follow-up period. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor changes in urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) from baseline at week 12 to evaluate treatment effects. Participants will be assessed regularly for safety, tolerability, and efficacy, with clinical evaluations including laboratory tests and monitoring of adverse events. The total study participation includes the run-in period, 12-week treatment, and a 4-week safety follow-up, ensuring comprehensive observation of treatment impact and participant health.

This research aims to understand the clinical and demographic characteristics of adult patients living with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) in Russia. It is an open-label, single-arm, non-interventional, multi-center cohort study focused on evaluating clinical outcomes and patient-reported experiences in routine care settings. The study includes adults diagnosed with NF1 who have plexiform neurofibromas (PN) confirmed by clinical or imaging methods and who experience symptoms related to PN. The study does not involve any investigational treatments or interventions but observes patients during their routine care. It enrolls adults aged 18 years or older with newly diagnosed PN or established PN who have not been treated with MEK inhibitors for PN. Diagnosis confirmation includes clinical assessment, ultrasound imaging, MRI, or biopsy. Patients with certain cancers requiring chemotherapy or radiation, or those who have recently used MEK inhibitors, are excluded. Participants will undergo a variety of assessments at the start of the study, including measurement of age, body metrics, educational background, NF1 complications, and symptoms related to PN. Researchers will review medical histories, hospitalizations, disability status, and prior examinations. The study collects data on PN volume and duration of symptoms and diagnosis. Follow-up visits and further evaluations will be conducted as per routine care. The study monitors changes in disability and overall health status during participation.

Researchers are conducting an observational multicenter cross-sectional study to better understand the characteristics of adults with uncontrolled severe asthma in Russia who are not receiving biological therapy. The study aims to collect detailed information on the epidemiology, clinical features, treatment patterns, and demographics of these patients across different regions of the Russian Federation, which vary widely in population composition and environmental factors. The study will help fill the gap in data about severe asthma in Russia, especially in patients treated according to standard care but excluding biologics. The study plans to include 5,000 adult patients from about 50 outpatient centers across 50 regions of Russia. It will collect routine clinical data without altering standard medical care or introducing any new diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. The study design includes one visit per patient to gather demographic, clinical, and treatment information, focusing on patients with uncontrolled severe asthma receiving standard treatments like inhaled corticosteroids with other medications but not biological agents. Participants will provide data through medical records and assessments such as the Asthma Control Questionnaire. Researchers will analyze patterns of drug use, clinical characteristics including comorbidities, blood counts, immunoglobulin levels, and lifestyle factors. The study will characterize patients' demographics, treatment trends, and asthma control status from June 2024 to June 2027. Safety monitoring is observational, with no intervention beyond routine care, and the total participation involves a single study visit.

Researchers are conducting a large, non-interventional observational study to better understand adults with uncontrolled asthma across Russia. This study aims to gather detailed information on the demographic and clinical characteristics of these patients, the treatments they receive, and how their condition is managed in routine clinical practice. The study focuses on patients not treated with biologics and covers a diverse population from about 50 regions in Russia, reflecting differences in ethnicity, climate, and economic status. The study will include 9,000 adult patients with uncontrolled mild to moderate asthma who are receiving standard care. Data will be collected during 2-3 visits that follow routine clinical practice schedules. At the first visit, information from the previous 52 weeks will be gathered from medical records and patient interviews. The second visit will take place about 12 weeks later to collect follow-up data on treatment changes and clinical outcomes. For a subgroup of 500 patients using a fixed-dose combination of budesonide/salbutamol at the second visit, an additional third visit will occur 12 weeks later to further monitor treatment and outcomes. Participants will be monitored through medical record reviews and interviews during these visits. Researchers will assess baseline characteristics such as blood eosinophil counts, sputum eosinophils, and total IgE levels, along with treatment profiles and clinical outcomes. The study does not involve any experimental interventions beyond standard care and aims to provide comprehensive real-world data on uncontrolled asthma management in Russia. The total study duration for participants includes up to 24 weeks of follow-up for some patients.

Researchers are conducting a national multicenter observational study in Russia to create a comprehensive registry of postoperative outcomes across various surgical fields. The study aims to identify risk factors that increase the likelihood of complications and mortality after surgery. It seeks to develop and validate predictive models and calculators that estimate these risks, helping to improve patient care and long-term prognosis. The research addresses the variability in existing registries and classifications of postoperative outcomes and emphasizes the importance of including one-year mortality and long-term complications in assessments. The study includes adult patients undergoing elective or emergency surgery in many specialties, such as obstetrics, gynecology, breast surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, maxillofacial surgery, orthopedics, abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, and cardiac surgery. Data collection involves completing detailed checklists on postoperative complications and outcomes during specified periods, including quarterly submissions and selected weeks for more detailed information. The study is planned to run from 2024 to 2028 and will cover a broad range of surgical interventions and patient characteristics. Participants will have their postoperative outcomes tracked through detailed records, including 30-day mortality and complications, hospital mortality, length of stay in intensive care, multiple organ failure assessment, and longer-term outcomes at 90 days and one year after surgery. Researchers will analyze these data to identify predictors of unfavorable outcomes, validate risk scales, and study the effects of factors like age, anesthesia type, urgency of surgery, and comorbidities. The study also includes analyses of rehabilitation effectiveness and causes of mortality based on clinical and autopsy data.

Researchers are studying the presence and types of other health conditions in patients having abdominal surgery to better understand and categorize the risk of complications after surgery. The goal is to identify which existing diseases independently predict such risks, as this knowledge is important for informed consent and planning preventive care. The study focuses on adults with certain physical health statuses undergoing planned operations, noting that while anesthesia risks have decreased, complications remain a significant concern worldwide. The study collects detailed information before surgery about patient age, gender, physical status (ASA classification), various chronic diseases like heart, lung, kidney, neurological disorders, and diabetes, as well as treatments the patient is receiving. It also records the type and severity of different abdominal surgeries and anesthesia methods used. Data is gathered uniformly from multiple centers and entered into an electronic database. The study includes patients operated on within defined days and monitors them until hospital discharge. Participants will have their health and surgical data collected and tracked, including cognitive function, respiratory and cardiac risk scales, and kidney and liver function. Postoperative complications occurring within 7 days of surgery are the main outcomes measured. The study plans to enroll a large number of patients to develop reliable risk prediction models, with ongoing data analysis using statistical methods to identify significant predictors. Results will be validated with additional patient groups to improve accuracy and clinical usefulness.