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Researchers are assessing the safety and effects of marstacimab as a potential treatment for hemophilia in children aged 1 to 17 years. This study includes pediatric participants with severe Hemophilia A or moderately severe to severe Hemophilia B, with or without inhibitors. Enrollment will occur in stages, starting with adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, followed by children aged 6 to 11 years, and finally those aged 1 to 5 years. Participants must have detailed historical records of their hemophilia treatment and bleeding events for at least one year prior to joining the study. All participants will receive marstacimab once weekly by subcutaneous injection, with the first dose given at the study site by staff. During the 12-month treatment period, weekly injections may be administered at home or at the study site based on preference. The study compares participant experiences during treatment with their historical records before starting marstacimab to evaluate its potential to prevent bleeding episodes common in hemophilia. Participants will be involved for about 14 months, including a 1-month screening period, 12 months of treatment, and a 1-month follow-up. They will visit the study site at least 10 times, with the option for two visits to be conducted at home if local rules allow. Additionally, six telephone calls will be scheduled every two months. Researchers will monitor bleeding rates, adverse events, thrombotic events, immune responses, injection site reactions, and hypersensitivity throughout the study period.

Researchers are investigating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. This Phase III, international, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to see if this combination reduces risks such as significant kidney function decline, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death. The study includes a 4-week run-in period where participants not previously treated with SGLT2 inhibitors receive dapagliflozin alone. After this, participants are randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or placebo plus dapagliflozin in a double-blinded manner. Study visits occur frequently initially (at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization) and then approximately every 4 months. If participants stop the blinded treatment early, they continue dapagliflozin alone unless specific criteria require its discontinuation. Participants will undergo regular assessments including blood pressure monitoring and laboratory tests related to kidney function and cardiovascular health. The primary outcome measures the reduction in risk of major kidney and heart events over up to 37 months. Even if participants stop the study treatment, they will continue follow-up visits and data collection to ensure comprehensive safety and efficacy evaluation throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating roxadustat, an oral medicine, to treat anemia in children and teenagers with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anemia is a condition where the body has a low level of red blood cells. Currently, anemia is often treated with injections called erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs), but these have some safety concerns. Roxadustat is already licensed for adults with CKD, and this study aims to learn how it affects anemia in younger patients, providing a potential alternative to injections. Participants in this open-label Phase 3 study will take roxadustat three times a week for up to 52 weeks. The study starts with 10 teenagers taking a fixed dose for 4 weeks to determine the best dose, followed by 10 children doing the same. After dosing is established, the rest of the children and teenagers will take roxadustat at the suitable dose. Blood samples will be taken regularly, and doses may be adjusted to keep hemoglobin levels just below the normal range. Visits occur every 2 weeks for the first month, then every 4 weeks, with a final visit 4 weeks after treatment ends. During the study, participants will have their vital signs checked, including blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate. Those on dialysis will have fluid levels monitored. Blood and urine tests will be done regularly, including checks for hemoglobin, iron, liver enzymes, and heart function through ECGs. Medical exams occur before treatment and at 6 and 13 months. Researchers will monitor safety, treatment effects, and hemoglobin changes throughout the study.

Researchers are studying how often patients with mild to moderate bronchial asthma need to increase their treatment, known as "stepping-up." The study aims to understand the frequency and duration of treatment increases and to validate criteria that determine the need for stepping-up asthma treatment. Participants already receiving treatment according to established guidelines will be observed without changing their current therapy. Participants will continue their current asthma treatments and attend regular visits for examinations and lung function tests called spirometry. They will be asked to record symptom scores, note each use of their prescribed rescue inhaler, and measure their peak expiratory flow every morning and evening. No new treatments or interventions are assigned during the study. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored through clinical visits and lung function tests. They will keep daily records of symptoms and inhaler use to track how often treatment adjustments are needed. The main measurement is the yearly frequency of asthma treatment step-ups over a 52-week period. The study also ensures safety by ongoing observation and adherence to study procedures throughout the year-long participation.

This trial investigates the safety and effectiveness of risankizumab compared to vedolizumab in adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) who have not previously received targeted therapies. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation and bleeding in the rectum and colon. The study is a Phase 3b, randomized, open-label trial enrolling about 530 participants across 285 sites worldwide. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either risankizumab or vedolizumab. Those in the risankizumab group will receive the drug intravenously during the initial induction phase, followed by subcutaneous injections for maintenance. Participants in the vedolizumab group will receive the drug intravenously throughout the study. The treatment period lasts 44 weeks for risankizumab and 46 weeks for vedolizumab, following a screening period of up to 35 days. During the study, participants will attend regular outpatient visits for medical assessments, side effect evaluations, and to complete questionnaires. Researchers will monitor disease activity and drug safety, focusing on the percentage of participants achieving endoscopic improvement by week 48. The total study duration is approximately 69 weeks for risankizumab and 71 weeks for vedolizumab recipients.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of combining golcadomide with rituximab compared to the investigator's choice of treatment in adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have already received at least one prior systemic therapy. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, open-label study focuses on participants with confirmed follicular lymphoma grades 1, 2, 3a, or classic FL, who have measurable, PET-positive disease and require anti-lymphoma treatment. Participants will be assigned to receive either golcadomide plus rituximab or the investigator's choice of therapy, which may include drugs such as lenalidomide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone/prednisolone, or bendamustine. Each drug will be given at specified doses on specified days as determined by the study protocol. The study monitors treatment effects over time with a planned follow-up of up to approximately 32 months. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including imaging scans to measure disease progression, laboratory tests, and evaluations by an independent review committee to determine progression-free survival. Safety and response to treatment will be closely monitored throughout the study. Participants must meet specific health and laboratory criteria to join and will be followed for outcomes related to disease control and treatment safety.

Researchers are comparing the effectiveness of two treatments for participants with stage IV or recurrent non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have PD-L1 expression of 1% or higher. This phase 3, randomized, open-label study focuses on first-line treatment options and aims to evaluate overall survival over up to five years for participants with PD-L1 levels between 1% and 49%. The trial involves participants with measurable disease and good performance status who have not received prior systemic therapy for advanced disease. The study compares a combination of Nivolumab and Relatlimab plus chemotherapy against Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy. Chemotherapy drugs include Carboplatin, Pemetrexed, and Cisplatin, administered at specified doses on scheduled days. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the Nivolumab and Relatlimab combination with chemotherapy or Pembrolizumab with chemotherapy as their initial treatment. Treatment schedules and doses are defined but not detailed here. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the study, which may last up to five years. Researchers will assess overall survival as the primary outcome, along with regular imaging tests like CT or MRI to measure disease status. Eligibility screening includes assessing PD-L1 levels, performance status, and other health factors. Safety monitoring and follow-up will continue to evaluate treatment effects and participant well-being during and after treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a medicine called BI 764198 in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older who have a kidney condition known as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). This Phase 3 study aims to understand whether BI 764198 can improve kidney health in people with primary FSGS or genetic FSGS related to TRPC6 gene variants by comparing changes in urine protein levels over 104 weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group takes BI 764198 tablets once daily, and the other group takes placebo tablets that look like the medicine but contain no active drug. All participants continue their usual FSGS treatments during the study, which lasts up to two years. During the study, participants visit the study site approximately every three months. They regularly provide urine samples to monitor kidney function, and doctors check their overall health and note any side effects. The main outcome measured is the change in the 24-hour urine protein-to-creatinine ratio from the start of the study to week 104, helping researchers understand the treatment's impact on kidney disease.

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.

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that causes joint swelling and stiffness and is often seen in people with the skin condition psoriasis. It results from an overactive immune system attacking healthy tissue. This research aims to describe the long-term use and effectiveness of risankizumab (RZB) compared to other advanced treatments for managing PsA in everyday clinical care. The study is not conducted in the United States but will take place in about 15 countries and include between 900 and 1200 adult participants. Participants will be assigned in a 2 to 1 ratio to receive either risankizumab or other advanced therapeutic agents. The treatments will be given following usual medical guidelines, including approved dosing and indications, as determined by local regulations and professional standards. All study visits will occur during routine clinical care with no extra burden on participants. Participants will be followed and monitored for 24 months to observe treatment persistence. During the study, participants will continue their regular clinical visits without additional procedures or tests required by the study. Researchers will measure how many participants continue their prescribed treatment over the 24-month period. The study focuses on real-world treatment patterns and outcomes in patients with active PsA who have previously shown an inadequate response or intolerance to certain medications. Safety monitoring will align with routine clinical practice throughout the study duration.