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Researchers are conducting a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rilzabrutinib in adults with active Immunoglobulin G4-related disease IgG4-RD. The study aims to measure the time to the first adjudicated disease flare and assess other important outcomes such as flare-free rates, disease activity control, glucocorticoid use, and safety parameters including adverse events, laboratory tests, and electrocardiograms ECG. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups one receiving rilzabrutinib tablets and the other receiving placebo tablets, both administered orally. The treatment period lasts 52 weeks in a double-blind manner, preceded by a 4 to 6 week screening period. After treatment, there is a 2-week follow-up, with an optional open-label extension lasting up to 108 weeks. The study includes a total of 16 visits during the main period and up to 9 additional visits during the optional extension. During their participation, adults diagnosed with IgG4-RD will undergo repeated imaging procedures such as CT, MRI, PET, or ultrasound to assess disease status. Researchers will monitor disease flares, remission status, glucocorticoid dosage, clinical activity scores, laboratory values, vital signs, and ECG results. Safety monitoring continues up to week 160 to capture treatment-emergent adverse events. Overall, participation lasts up to 60 weeks, with possible extension for those continuing in the optional phase.

Researchers are studying people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis IPF or progressive pulmonary fibrosis PPF who have previously taken nerandomilast in another study. The aim is to assess how well patients tolerate long-term treatment with nerandomilast and to evaluate whether it improves lung function and delays worsening symptoms, hospital visits, or death. This open-label extension trial is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and focuses on treatment over an extended period. Participants take nerandomilast tablets for up to 1 year and 10 months while continuing their usual pulmonary fibrosis treatments. The study involves a single treatment group receiving the drug, and no placebo or comparison groups. Regular visits with doctors help monitor health and collect data during this extended treatment phase. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular lung function tests and health assessments to track any adverse events and changes in lung capacity. The main outcome measured is the occurrence of any adverse events for up to about 99 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in forced vital capacity and time to worsening of disease symptoms or hospitalization. The study includes ongoing safety monitoring with a total participation time of up to nearly two years.

Researchers are evaluating the gene therapy FLT201 in adults with Gaucher disease Type 1 who have been on stable enzyme replacement therapy ERT or substrate reduction therapy SRT for at least two years. This Phase 3, non-randomized, multicenter study aims to confirm the efficacy and safety of FLT201 after participants stop their current treatments. FLT201 is an advanced therapy designed to address this rare genetic condition by delivering a gene using a recombinant adeno-associated virus vector. Participants receive a single intravenous infusion of FLT201 during the study. This gene therapy uses a replication-incompetent viral vector to introduce the therapeutic gene. The study includes only one treatment group and does not involve placebo or comparison arms. The primary treatment period focuses on evaluating FLT201s impact over one year after stopping prior therapies. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments to monitor their health and treatment effects. Researchers evaluate the therapys efficacy by measuring clinical outcomes at one year. Safety is closely observed to identify any adverse effects. The total study duration extends to 2032, allowing long-term follow-up of participants responses and overall well-being.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of elecoglipron, an oral tablet taken once daily, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. This Phase III global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes two independent pivotal studies one in adults without type 2 diabetes T2DM and the other in adults with T2DM, all having at least one weight-related health condition. The goal is to understand how elecoglipron compares to placebo when combined with diet and exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one of two doses of elecoglipron or a matching placebo daily. Study 1 involves about 3000 adults living with obesity or overweight without T2DM, while Study 2 involves about 1500 adults with obesity or overweight and T2DM. Both studies last 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures will be monitored. During the trial, participants will undergo regular health assessments including measurements of body weight, waist circumference, blood sugar control, blood pressure, and other related health indicators. Researchers will track percent change in body weight from baseline at 72 weeks as the primary outcome. Participants will be monitored closely throughout the study to assess safety and effectiveness of the treatment in managing weight and associated health conditions.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma DLBCL is the most common and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with rapid tumor growth and symptoms varying by tumor location. The disease is classified using advanced methods like immunohistochemistry and molecular testing to guide prognosis and personalized treatment. Despite standard immunochemotherapy curing 60-70% of patients, many experience treatment failure or relapse, and options after second-line therapies remain limited. This observational study examines treatment patterns, demographic, and clinical characteristics of DLBCL patients in the Middle East and Africa. It includes two patient groups those newly diagnosed and eligible for treatment, and those with relapsed or refractory DLBCL who have failed previous therapies. The study aims to explore access to novel therapies and understand real-world treatment approaches in these regions. Participants will be observed over 22 months, during which researchers will document treatment regimens, patient risk profiles, and access to new treatments. Data collection includes patient demographics, disease characteristics, and treatment outcomes. The study does not involve experimental treatments but gathers detailed information to inform future care strategies for DLBCL patients.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

Researchers are evaluating efimosfermin alfa in adults with biopsy-confirmed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH and stage F2 or F3 liver fibrosis. The study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of efimosfermin alfa compared to a placebo in resolving steatohepatitis and improving liver-related clinical outcomes. This Phase 3 trial is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, focusing on participants with specific liver conditions and metabolic syndrome components. Participants are assigned to one of three groups two groups receive different dose levels of efimosfermin alfa, while the third group receives a placebo. Treatments are given under controlled conditions, and the study follows a parallel design. The trial monitors participants at set intervals over a course of 52 weeks, with some outcomes tracked up to 48 months to evaluate long-term effects on liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis. During the study, participants undergo liver biopsies to confirm diagnosis and assess changes. Researchers evaluate improvements in fibrosis stage, steatohepatitis resolution, and various liver function measurements using imaging and blood tests. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and laboratory abnormalities. Quality of life and other health indicators are also assessed throughout the study, which lasts several years to capture both short- and long-term outcomes.

This research aims to observe the real-world use and effects of pegcetacoplan in adults diagnosed with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria PNH. As a new treatment with a unique mechanism of action, pegcetacoplans effectiveness and safety in routine medical practice are being studied to provide valuable information for patients, healthcare providers, and payers. The study will also gather data on blood transfusions and healthcare resource use before and after starting pegcetacoplan. Patients who have started pegcetacoplan treatment within the past 12 months or are prescribed the drug at enrollment will be included. Data collection includes retrospective information from up to 12 months before treatment start and prospective monitoring for approximately 36 months, with the total data period extending up to about 48 months. After stopping pegcetacoplan, patients remain in the study for 8 weeks to record any adverse events. Patients continue regular clinic visits, where data from each visit will be gathered. Participants will have data collected on various health measures such as hemoglobin levels, blood markers, transfusion needs, and patient and physician treatment satisfaction at regular intervals up to 36 months. Safety and adverse events will be monitored throughout. The main outcome measured is the change in hemoglobin level from treatment start to 6 months. This long-term observational study allows for comprehensive tracking of pegcetacoplans use and effects over time in usual care settings.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effects of etavopivat, a new oral medicine being developed for inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. These conditions affect haemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. This phase 3 study involves participants who have already completed treatment in a prior etavopivat study and aims to understand how etavopivat performs over an extended period of up to 264 weeks, though the study may end earlier if the drug gains approval locally. Participants will receive oral doses of etavopivat, with different forms A, B, or C given based on their age and condition. Those aged 12 years and older will receive etavopivat A or C, while children under 12 years will receive etavopivat B. The study includes several groups covering various sickle cell disease and thalassaemia categories, including transfusion-dependent and non-transfusion-dependent cases. Treatment is continuous during the study period. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular monitoring for side effects and treatment responses, including tracking treatment emergent adverse events, hospitalizations, vaso-occlusive crises, hemoglobin concentration changes, and blood transfusion needs. These assessments will help evaluate the drugs safety and efficacy across age groups and disease types. The study is open-label and non-randomized, with follow-up lasting up to about six years.

Researchers are evaluating Mim8, a new medicine designed to help people with haemophilia A, including those with or without inhibitors. Mim8 aims to prevent bleeding episodes by replacing the function of the missing clotting factor VIII. This long-term study will last up to 5.5 years, ending either when Mim8 is approved in the participants country or by June 2028, whichever comes first. The study includes participants who have been involved in earlier related studies or are new infants with severe haemophilia A. Participants will receive Mim8 as a preventive treatment through subcutaneous injections. Depending on their entry point, participants may use an enhanced cartridge or a DV3407 pen-injector device for administering Mim8. The treatment is given regularly over the study period, with participants potentially receiving up to 262 injections. In the event of bleeding, additional haemostatic medications may be used as agreed with the study doctor. Female participants who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study are not eligible. During the study, participants will be monitored for any side effects, including injection site reactions and the development of antibodies against Mim8. Researchers will also track bleeding episodes, Mim8 blood levels, and device handling for some participants. Participants and their representatives will complete diaries and questionnaires about their treatment and health. Safety will be carefully followed throughout the study, which may last several years depending on individual enrollment and study progress.