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This research aims to evaluate elafibranor, a study drug, compared to a placebo in adults with Primary Biliary Cholangitis PBC and cirrhosis, a liver disease causing bile duct damage and scarring. The trial focuses on whether elafibranor can better prevent worsening of the disease, including progression leading to liver transplant or death, and also assesses long-term safety and symptom impact such as itching and tiredness. Participants will be randomly assigned to take either an 80 mg tablet of elafibranor or a matching placebo tablet once daily, orally, with or without food. This double-blind treatment period can last up to 3.5 years for each participant, with tablets taken at approximately the same time each morning. The study is designed to compare these two groups over the long term. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including physical exams, vital signs, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and symptom questionnaires at intervals up to 3.5 years. Researchers will measure liver function tests, symptom scales, liver stiffness, and clinical outcomes related to disease progression. Safety is monitored through adverse event tracking and laboratory parameters, with follow-up extending to four weeks after the last dose. Overall participation may last up to 3.5 years.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of three different dose regimens of MORF-057, a small molecule drug, in adults with moderately to severely active Crohns disease CD. This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study aims to compare these doses with a matching placebo during an induction treatment period. The study includes adult participants who have active symptoms of CD and have not adequately responded to other treatments. Participants will first undergo a 14-week induction period where they receive either one of the three blinded MORF-057 dose regimens or a matching placebo, all taken orally. Following this, all participants enter a 38-week maintenance period receiving open-label MORF-057. Those who complete this 52-week treatment phase may have the chance to continue treatment for an additional 52 weeks during a long-term extension. MORF-057 is designed to selectively inhibit integrin 47. During the study, participants will have their disease activity monitored using endoscopic assessments and clinical symptom scores, such as the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohns Disease SES-CD and the Crohns Disease Activity Index CDAI. Researchers will assess the proportion of participants showing endoscopic response and clinical remission at Week 14. Safety and adherence will be closely followed throughout the treatment and extension phases. The entire study spans up to 6 years, allowing for long-term evaluation.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of elecoglipron alone or combined with dapagliflozin compared with a placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM who are not adequately controlled by lifestyle management alone or who are on other background glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to understand how these treatments impact blood sugar control and related health factors. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups elecoglipron at dose level 1 with dapagliflozin-matched placebo, elecoglipron at dose level 2 with dapagliflozin-matched placebo, a combination of elecoglipron at one of the studied doses with dapagliflozin, or matching placebos for both drugs. All treatments are taken orally once daily. The study uses a quadruple-blind design to compare these options over a treatment period lasting up to 40 weeks. During the study, participants will have their blood sugar levels measured by changes in Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c from baseline to week 40. Other assessments include body weight, blood pressure, and the time to start any additional rescue medication. Participants will attend regular visits for monitoring and safety evaluations throughout the study duration, which extends until the primary completion date in July 2028.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of combining elecoglipron and dapagliflozin compared to each drug alone in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM who have not achieved adequate control through lifestyle changes or other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to better understand how these treatments work together in managing blood sugar levels in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of five groups two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with dapagliflozin two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with a placebo matching dapagliflozin and one group receives dapagliflozin alone with a placebo matching elecoglipron. All medications are taken orally once daily. The treatment period lasts 40 weeks, during which the effects of the drugs on blood sugar and other health measures will be monitored. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments of their blood sugar control, body weight, and blood pressure. Researchers will measure changes in Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and self-monitored blood glucose levels. Other outcomes include weight loss and the need for rescue medication. Safety and tolerability will be closely monitored. Participation in the trial lasts for 40 weeks, during which participants will attend scheduled visits for evaluation and medication monitoring.

Researchers are evaluating a new machine-learning algorithm designed to detect atrial fibrillation AF from photoplethysmography PPG signals during remote monitoring. The study focuses on patients with heart failure who may have permanent or paroxysmal AF, aiming to validate the algorithms ability to identify clinically relevant AF episodes lasting 30 seconds or longer. This prospective validation study involves comparing the algorithms performance against the gold-standard 12-lead ECG recordings to improve early detection and intervention for AF in heart failure patients. The algorithm uses advanced signal processing of PPG waveforms to assess pulse variability and rhythm irregularities associated with AF. Validation occurs in three stages internal cross-validation, external validation using an independent cohort with paired PPG and ECG recordings, and testing in patients with paroxysmal AF and frequent rhythm changes. The study enrolls approximately 1,000 unique PPG recordings and integrates the algorithm into the Seerlinq remote monitoring platform, which is based on technology from the CE-certified HeartCore device. Participants undergo 12-lead ECG testing to confirm heart rhythm classification, providing a reference standard for evaluating the algorithms diagnostic accuracy. Researchers measure the algorithms performance through various metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and classification accuracy. The study is ongoing with data collection and analysis planned through November 2026, focusing on assessing the algorithms ability to detect AF early in heart failure patients during remote monitoring.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of N-acetyl-L-leucine IB1001 compared to standard care for patients aged 4 years and older diagnosed with Niemann-Pick disease type C NPC. This is a pivotal, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study designed to provide important information on this treatments impact on NPC symptoms. The study includes a crossover design where participants receive both the study drug and placebo during separate periods. Participants will take N-acetyl-L-leucine or a placebo orally as granules suspended in water, orange juice, or almond milk. Patients aged 13 and older will receive a total daily dose of 4 grams divided into three doses, while those under 13 will receive weight-based dosing. The study consists of a baseline period followed by two treatment periods of about 12 weeks each, where participants switch from one treatment to the other. After completing the parent study, some patients may join an open-label extension phase providing up to three years of treatment. During the trial, participants will undergo assessments at several points, including before and after each treatment period. These include scales measuring ataxia severity, functional ability, disability, clinical global impressions from physicians, caregivers, and patients, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers will monitor adherence and safety throughout the study. The trial continues until December 2030, with careful evaluation of the primary outcomes after each treatment phase and ongoing follow-up for those in the extension phase.

Researchers are studying the effects and safety of different doses of a new medicine called NNC0662-0419 in people with type 2 diabetes. This study compares NNC0662-0419 with semaglutide, an approved diabetes medication, and a placebo to find out if NNC0662-0419 is an effective and safe treatment option. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments. Participants will receive their assigned treatment by weekly injections under the skin. The study includes groups receiving NNC0662-0419 with increasing doses, semaglutide, or placebo matched to the investigational medicines. Treatments will be given once a week during the study period. During the study, participants will have their blood sugar control monitored by measuring glycated hemoglobin HbA1c at various time points up to 40 weeks. Researchers will also track changes in body weight, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, kidney function, and the number of adverse events. The study lasts until about 48 weeks, allowing for safety and effectiveness assessments throughout this time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of UBT251, a medicine not yet available for prescription, in adults with type 2 diabetes. This study compares UBT251 with semaglutide, an already approved treatment, and their respective placebos. The goal is to see how well different doses of UBT251 lower blood sugar over time. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either UBT251, UBT251 placebo, semaglutide, or semaglutide placebo. All treatments are given once weekly by injection under the skin. The study follows participants over several weeks, measuring effects at weeks 16, 28, and 40, focusing on blood sugar control and body weight changes. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to measure glycated hemoglobin HbA1c, insulin resistance, beta-cell function, fasting glucose, body measurements, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other health markers. Safety is monitored by tracking any adverse events, with total participation lasting up to 40 weeks of treatment plus additional safety follow-up.

This research aims to evaluate how well two new drugs, CagriSema and cagrilintide, help children and adolescents with excess body weight lose weight. The study includes participants aged 8 to under 18 years who have overweight or obesity. It is a Phase 3 trial that compares these new drugs with semaglutide, a drug already prescribed for weight management, and a placebo to understand their effects on weight loss. Participants in the main study are randomly assigned to receive one of four treatments CagriSema, cagrilintide, semaglutide, or placebo. All treatments are given once weekly as subcutaneous injections, starting with a dose escalation phase lasting up to 16 weeks, followed by a maintenance phase for 52 weeks. Those who receive semaglutide do not join the extension study. Participants in the extension study continue treatment with either CagriSema or cagrilintide for up to 156 weeks, while placebo participants follow a specific dosing regimen before continuing in the extension. During the study, participants will be monitored for changes in body mass index BMI and weight over time, with assessments at baseline, week 68, and for some measures, week 224. Researchers will also track body composition, metabolic markers, quality of life, and safety events. The entire duration for participants can be up to nearly five years if they take part in both the main and extension studies, involving regular visits and evaluations to understand the treatments effects and safety.