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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 camizestrant against standard endocrine therapy for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer who have an intermediate or high risk of disease recurrence. These patients must have completed locoregional therapy and at least 2 to 5 years of standard adjuvant endocrine therapy. The study is a Phase III open-label trial focused on improving outcomes for these patients over a long-term period. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either camizestrant orally or continue with the standard endocrine therapy chosen by their investigator, which may include aromatase inhibitors exemestane, letrozole, anastrozole or tamoxifen. Treatment in each group lasts for 60 months. The study allows prior use of CDK46 inhibitors and includes a follow-up period extending up to 10 years from the last patient randomization. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments to monitor invasive breast cancer-free survival and other outcomes such as invasive disease-free survival, distant relapse-free survival, overall survival, and safety. Researchers will also evaluate symptoms like joint pain, hot flushes, and vaginal dryness using specific scales, along with quality of life measures and pharmacokinetics. Safety monitoring continues up to 28 days after the last dose, and participants remain under observation for up to 10 years total.

Researchers are evaluating targeted therapies to treat adults with moderately to severely active Rheumatoid Arthritis RA, a chronic inflammatory condition causing joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function. This Phase 2 study involves three substudies focusing on different drug treatments to assess their effectiveness and safety for participants who have not responded to one or two prior biologic or targeted synthetic DMARD therapies. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several treatments lutikizumab alone, ravagalimab alone, a combination of lutikizumab and ravagalimab, or matching placebos. These drugs are given by subcutaneous injection. The study involves regular visits at hospitals or clinics where participants receive the assigned treatment and are monitored closely. The treatment period and detailed dosing schedules are part of the studys design. During the trial, participants will undergo medical assessments, blood tests, and questionnaires to monitor treatment effects, side effects, and disease activity. The main outcomes measured include the percentage of participants achieving a 50% improvement according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria by Week 12 and the number of adverse events up to approximately Week 22. Participants will attend regular visits for evaluations throughout the study period, which is expected to complete by November 2027.

Researchers are studying children aged 6 to less than 12 years with asthma to compare the effects and safety of QMF149 a combination of indacaterol acetate and mometasone furoate with budesonide. This Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, two-period, crossover study aims to determine if QMF149 is superior to budesonide in improving lung function and asthma control in this pediatric population. Participants undergo a total study duration of up to 37 weeks, including screening and run-in periods, two 12-week treatment phases where they receive either QMF149 7540 mcg once daily or budesonide 200 mcg once daily via Breezhaler, separated by a 3-week washout period with fluticasone propionate. Following treatment periods, a 4-week safety follow-up occurs during which patients return to standard care. Throughout the study, children and their parentslegal guardians attend scheduled visits for assessments including lung function tests FEV1, asthma control questionnaires, peak expiratory flow rate measurements, and rescue medication use tracking. Safety is monitored by recording adverse events up to 30 days after the last dose. The study evaluates changes from baseline in lung function and asthma control after each treatment period, with participants supported in completing diaries and attending visits over the 37-week timeline.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and immune response of MTBVAC, a candidate vaccine against tuberculosis TB, in adolescents and adults aged 14 to 45 years living in regions where TB is common. This Phase 2b study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, aiming to compare MTBVAC to a placebo in preventing TB disease, particularly in participants who have tested positive or negative for latent TB infection using IGRA tests. Most participants likely received BCG vaccination in infancy. Participants are assigned to receive a single intradermal dose of MTBVAC at 5x105 CFU or placebo on Study Day 1. Those who test IGRA-positive at baseline are randomized 11 to either MTBVAC or placebo, while IGRA-negative participants are randomized 31. Subgroups of participants will be closely monitored for safety and immune responses, with specific evaluations in selected safety and immunogenicity sub-cohorts. The study also includes follow-up screening for pulmonary TB disease and HIV testing yearly and during suspected TB episodes. During the study, participants will attend regular visits or have contacts to monitor for TB signs and symptoms, with sputum tests performed if TB is suspected. Safety assessments include monitoring adverse events and laboratory tests in sub-cohorts. The main outcome is the protective effect of MTBVAC against bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB over 36 months, along with safety and immune response evaluations. Participants diagnosed with TB will be referred for standard treatment, and those who seroconvert for HIV will receive appropriate care. The study runs until March 2028.

Researchers are evaluating whether combining the investigational drug PF-06821497 with enzalutamide works better than enzalutamide alone in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC who have not yet received certain advanced anti-cancer treatments. This global, multicenter, randomized Phase 3 study focuses on participants who have not been treated with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors like enzalutamide or abiraterone before, except for androgen deprivation therapy or first-generation anti-androgen agents. The study is sponsored by Pfizer and aims to assess treatment effects in this patient population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will receive PF-06821497 875 mg twice daily combined with enzalutamide 160 mg once daily, while the other will receive a placebo twice daily plus enzalutamide 160 mg once daily. The study includes several phases screening, randomization, treatment, safety follow-up, and long-term follow-up. Treatment continues over a period of up to approximately three years for primary outcomes, with ongoing assessments for up to five years for some secondary outcomes. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including scans to monitor disease progression, blood tests to measure prostate-specific antigen levels and circulating tumor DNA, patient-reported pain and quality of life questionnaires, and evaluations of adverse events. The primary outcome is radiographic progression-free survival measured from randomization up to about three years. Safety and long-term effects will be monitored through follow-up visits lasting up to five years. Participants will be followed closely throughout the study duration to track treatment impact and side effects.

This study evaluates the long-term safety and tolerability of pelacarsen TQJ230 in people with established cardiovascular disease and elevated Lipoproteina who completed a previous related study. It is an open-label extension trial, meaning all participants receive the study drug without placebo comparison. The trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals and focuses on continued treatment after the completion of the parent study. Participants receive monthly injections of pelacarsen 80 mg subcutaneously for up to 36 months during this extension phase. This phase is designed to provide access to the study drug after the initial trial and to monitor participants closely. The study does not involve randomization or blinding, and all enrolled participants receive the active drug. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events and cardiovascular events, as well as measuring Lipoproteina levels at baseline and several time points over 36 months. Safety and tolerability will be closely tracked throughout the treatment period. The total duration of participation corresponds to the length of the extension phase, up to three years.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and bactericidal activity of TBD09 combined with other drugs in adults with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis. This Phase 2 randomized trial aims to determine if these combinations are safe and effective for treating this form of tuberculosis. The study is sponsored by the Gates Medical Research Institute and involves multiple treatment groups with varying doses of TBD09. Participants are assigned to one of five groups receiving different combinations of TBD09, bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid. The TBD09 doses vary from 100 mg three times weekly to 500 mg daily, combined with bedaquiline and pretomanid, or linezolid with bedaquiline and pretomanid. Treatment lasts for 28 days in each group. During the study, participants will be monitored through Day 35 for safety, including serious adverse events, treatment-emergent adverse events, and adverse events leading to treatment discontinuation. Researchers will also assess bactericidal activity up to Day 28 and study pharmacokinetics of TBD09. Additional safety evaluations include blood tests, visual and color vision assessments, and peripheral neuropathy screening. The total participation period covers screening, treatment, and follow-up assessments.

This research evaluates the long-term safety and effectiveness of pembrolizumab in participants with advanced tumors or hematologic malignancies who have previously taken part in Merck pembrolizumab-based studies. This phase 3 extension study includes participants currently on treatment or in follow-up from parent trials. The study has three phases based on participants prior treatment status First Course Phase, Survival Follow-up Phase, and Second Course Phase, allowing continuation or observation depending on prior participation. Participants receive pembrolizumab alone or combined with other treatments such as standard of care therapies, lenvatinib, olaparib, MK-4280, MK-4280A, or pembrolizumab with berahyaluronidase alfa. Dosing schedules vary by phase and regimen, including intravenous infusions of pembrolizumab every 3 or 6 weeks, oral lenvatinib capsules daily, oral olaparib tablets twice daily, and other biologics administered intravenously or subcutaneously. The study allows up to 35 doses in the First Course Phase and fewer doses in the Second Course Phase, with treatment durations adjusted for crossover eligibility and combination therapies. Participants are monitored through regular treatment visits involving drug administration and follow-up assessments. Researchers evaluate overall survival up to approximately 10 years, along with progression-free survival, event-free survival, and adverse events including serious and clinically significant side effects. The study includes ongoing safety monitoring up to around 40 months post-treatment. Participants remain under observation for long-term outcomes and potential treatment effects for many years after enrollment.

The trial investigates the effects of two doses of inhaled glycopyrronium compared to placebo in children aged 6 to less than 12 years with moderate to severe asthma. The aim is to understand how glycopyrronium works in the body, its safety, and its impact on lung function. This information will guide the development of a combination asthma treatment including indacaterol, mometasone, and glycopyrronium for this age group. Participants will receive study treatments added to their regular asthma controller therapy, including salmeterol and fluticasone. The trial uses a double-blind, randomized crossover design where each child will receive glycopyrronium 12.5 g, glycopyrronium 25 g, and placebo in three separate two-week treatment periods. These periods are separated by two-week washout phases. The study includes four phases Screening, Run-in, Treatment, and Follow-up. During the study, lung function tests such as forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1 and peak expiratory flow PEF will be measured at the start and end of each treatment period. Pharmacokinetic blood samples will assess how the drug moves in the body. Safety will be monitored through adverse event tracking and electronic diaries completed by parents or guardians. The total participation time is approximately 20 weeks, including safety follow-up by phone 30 days after the last treatment.